The Sparkman Incident - Dennis O'Neill

Who hasn't looked up into the night sky at the millions of glowing distant stars and wondered whether we humans are really alone in the universe. For some, the answer to this question evokes an empathic yes, but to many more of us, the answer to this question is not quite so simple. To this select group of people, their minds and imaginations can only see the endless possibilities of intelligent life existing somewhere out there amongst the stars.

This is a story about one such group of highly advanced space travelers who have been secretly visiting and mining our planet's many rich resources for centuries. Some of these beings aboard the space ship have even altered their appearances so that they can more easily blend in amongst us while they study our behaviors. After a mysterious underground accident aboard their space ship, their unrestrained technology suddenly turns upon them with deadly force. With time running out, they are forced to turn to us in desperation for their very survival. In the face of terrifying fear and overwhelming odds, love and courage manage to find a way to survive.