A novel of science fiction adventure, romance and alien vampires. In 2069 Jonathan Kraine is an archaeologist on a manned mission to the red planet, where a chance discovery changes the mission's focus. Strange events force the survey team to return to Earth. But a deadly accident happens in space, and Jonathan and his new alien friend are the only survivors. When an investigation of the incident reveals that the accident was deliberately set, Jonathan and Andru uncover the instigator of the plot. What started out as a moment of first contact soon turns into a battle to save the future and destiny of the human race.