An alien encounter opens the door to a new way of life for mankind. When a man encounters a wounded creature in his garage, a strange calm comes over him as he realizes the creature can read his mind. He is in the presence of an alien, and in that moment, his life will never be the same. He comes to call the alien Ianote`, short for I Am Not Of This Earth. Racing the clock, the man tries to save Ianote` by returning him to his spaceship. But Ianote`'s time is coming to an end. Before he passes, he bestows the history, knowledge, and technology of his race upon the man. But with this gift, comes a great responsibility and a life-changing role. Can this mere man leave behind the life he knew for the chance to make history? Can he shoulder the weight of saving mankind? And will the reality of this new world live up to his expectations? In IAOTE`, Harris introduces readers to a dreamlike utopia, where world peace and prosperity abound. Imagining a planet free of disease and conflict, Harris examines the lengths mankind must go to achieve such a world. But the reality he creates sets the stage for the ever-present battle between the good and evil within us all. Raising hope for mankind, this is a story for dreamers and sci-fi enthusiasts. After all, it could happen.