A nuclear scientist finds himself risking his career, custody of his daughter, and possibly his life, to save his new alien friend while attempting to prevent the annihilation of Earth. Tom, his brave, spunky 12-year-old daughter Stephanie, and NASA mission commander Theresa join forces when an alien from a planet in the Cygnus constellation visits Earth. ALIEN NEIGHBORS imagines what a near future First Contact might look like. With episodes of deadly sabotage and hints that rogue Cygnans may have their own hostile agenda, this high-stakes race against the clock to save humanity is infused with humorous moments and a hint of romance. ALIEN NEIGHBORS also explores topics including returning to the Moon, nuclear fusion, and clean energy. Broader themes of friendship, looking beyond appearances, and second chances are interwoven throughout the narrative. Buy ALIEN NEIGHBORS today and escape from the troubles of the world for a while with this fun and uplifting story! Summer Reading Recommendation – Science and Futurism with Isaac Arthur, Monthly Livestream July 30, 2023 2022 North Texas Book Festival Award Winner - Adult Fiction "Astronauts encounter aliens offering to share technology and resources in Golden's SF novel ... smoothly told tale that accents emotions, relationships, and good feelings ... despite episodes of deadly sabotage and hints that rogue Cygnans may have their own hostile agenda, "group hugs all around" is the prevailing sentiment. The rare SF yarn that emphasizes the positive." Awards and Accolades: OUR VERDICT √ GET IT — Kirkus Reviews "A nice near future look at how a First Contact situation might go." — Isaac Arthur, President, National Space Society and creator of the award-winning weekly science education and entertainment show, "Science and Futurism with Isaac Arthur." "In this promising debut, Nancy Golden weaves together a dynamic plot brimming with science and bubbling with humanity." — Kathleen Baldwin, Wall Street Journal best selling author "Alien Neighbors excites the scientifically-minded while touching our hearts with its warmth." — Amber Helt, Rooted in Writing Nancy Golden wears lots of different hats - She is a wife and mom, engineer, IT QA professional, professor, and small business owner. She is founder of a writing group, the Carrollton League of Writers, and a member of the National Space Society. Nancy lives in a suburb of Dallas and loves to ride bicycles and horses. She has been a Trekkie for as long as she can remember and always wanted to ride a dragon. Alien Neighbors is Nancy's debut science fiction novel. Her most recent book, Sword of Fate , is Book One in an MG fantasy series, The Dynamis Novels. Nancy's nonfiction work includes a Christmas Devotional, Taking Back Advent . Her award winning flash fiction piece, "How Could I Not," appears in the anthology, The Roads We Take , by the Carrollton League of Writers.