When reporter Mona Stewart finds herself on an alien planet, she isn't terrified. She sees the Pulitzer Prize in her future-if she can survive. Two factions war on the dying planet. One group holds the key to cures for fatal diseases. The other plans to destroy humanity. The Svarians want to integrate into Earth's society and share their knowledge. Joining their cause, Mona aids them in their goal by helping them outwit the Torpians. Question is, are the people of Earth ready to learn aliens truly exist?