Earth's fate hangs by a thread as aliens and humans clash in a cosmic ultimatum.Maeve Leander and her group have found a temporary sanctuary thanks to Adam Watson, but their respite is overshadowed by looming threats from both terrestrial and extraterrestrial forces. As Martin Drummond continues his relentless pursuit, Maeve anxiously grapples with the unknown fate of Pop and Crackle, and the agonizing silence from Agaren.When contact is finally reestablished, it doesn’t bring the joyful reunion Maeve had hoped for. The alien Council has an ultimatum for the people of Earth, one they may not be able to meet. And, if they don’t, the Council is poised to exact a world-shattering cost.Can Maeve and her allies meet the Council’s impossible demands before it’s too late?Prepare for an unforgettable journey that blurs the lines between human ingenuity and alien technology in the fourth must-read addition to R.D.Brady’s The A.L.I.V.E. Series. ________________________________________________________________________ Praise for The A.L.I.V.E.Series: ? ? ? ? ? Wonderful ensemble cast of characters. ? ? ? ? ? Exciting, fun, heartwarming!? ? ? ? ? Another outstanding story!? ? ? ? ? I loved this series. ? ? ? ? ? By far my favorite R.D. Brady series yet. ? ? ? ? ? A great tale to capture the imagination!