First Contact — Lance Erlick

Kidnapped humans ... desperate aliens ... fight for survival.

Dr. Elena Pyetrov's father vanished in space 18 years ago while searching for extraterrestrial life. As a determined aerospace engineer, Elena finally gets her mission to hunt for answers and to continue his exploration. Her ship is pulled off course and crashes.

For thousands of years, aliens peacefully watched Earth. Now, the alien Knoonk lose their civil war around a distant star and capture a nearby alien research station to hide and regroup. They come as persecuted pilgrims needing a new home and seek to colonize Earth, but they can't live in Earth's atmosphere.

Surviving the crash, Elena and her shipmates wake in a closed cave system where the Knoonk monitor and control everything. She tries to connect with their hosts to find ways to work together, but Knoonk leaders keep the humans off balance and force them to submit as slaves and guinea pigs. Shaken to her core with time running out, can Elena uncover the alien plan and find a way to stop them before they take Earth, enslaving or exterminating the human race.

If you're a fan of A. G. Riddle, Douglas E. Richards, or Robert Sawyer you'll enjoy Xenogeneic.

What reviewers are saying:

"A suspenseful, action-packed space saga featuring a strong female protagonist, Xenogeneic: First Contact is a gem for connoisseurs of genre, and highly recommended." - Midwest Book Review

"An exciting and provocative novel for readers of all ages." - Paige Doepke (Windy City Reviews)

"Lovers of sci-fi will enjoy alien invasion theme and strong smart female protagonist who is at forefront of saving Earth." - Laura Fabiani

Join the adventure with Dr. Elena Pyetrov as she combats the aliens in the last, best chance for the human race.