How black is the blackest treachery? Is the most callous traitor entitled to mercy? Steve pondered these questions. His decision? That at times the villain should possibly be spoken of as a hero.
In the spring of 2011, humanity discovers an impossible interstellar anomaly racing toward Earth at a speed scientists cannot explain. As panic spreads, governments prepare, universities shut down, and families rush to reunite, graduate students Mary Caldwell and Mike Reynolds try to hold onto their future together. Then the Passage arrives...
Dylan Carmack, a young influencer, tracks down the mysterious Draco Noir, a cult author whose sci-fi novels seem like fulfilled prophecies. During a disturbing interview, Draco reveals that his works were not the figment of his imagination, but instructions from a cosmic intelligence known as the Observers on the Fringe.The revelation culminates when Draco announces to Dylan that he can play a very important role in this intricate cosmic plan.
"Well, Corporal Westerburg," Doctor Henry Harris said gently, "just why do you think you're a plant?" As he spoke, Harris glanced down again at the card on his desk. It was from the Base Commander himself, made out in Cox's heavy scrawl: Doc, this is the lad I told you about. Talk to him and try to find out how he got this delusion. He's from the new Garrison, the new check-station on Asteroid Y-3, and we don't want anything to go wrong there. Especially a silly damn thing like this!