When Benjamin Swift and his friends Hayden, Francine, and Josh saved the world from an interstellar invasion, he became an international celebrity. However, when the aliens used their advanced medical technology to repair his damaged spine, his fame turned into a nightmare.
Normally shy and retiring, he was thrust into a world of doctors, science shows, TV appearances, and suspicious glances from those who thought the aliens might have manipulated him in other, subtler ways…
Beyond his personal issues a sinister group is moving to undo all the good work that has come from the alien’s surrender.
For Ben there is an even greater issue is bothering him. He can’t stop asking himself…
“Why did the aliens let us win?”