The ancients had stories of gods coming to Earth-powerful beings manipulating lesser beings for their own purposes. Most people think these are myths, but Ernest Kelley knows the truth: we are not alone. But what's out there? And what does it want with us? The answers, he's sure, are hidden on Mars, in a long-dead alien city long. But Kelley isn't on Mars-he's on Earth, heading ground control for a secret mission led by exo-archaeologist Dan Carson. When Carson kills everyone on Mars but his crew, Kelley discovers that Carson has motives for being involved that threaten the whole mission. Meanwhile on Earth, Robert Morrison, head of the group funding the Mars mission, oversees an Egyptian archaeological dig, where he finds undeniable evidence that the two locations are linked. Combined, the discoveries paint a disturbing picture about the origins of humankind and of others-and of things yet to come. In the sequel to Scott T.

Sutton's Face on the Horizon , Kelley presses forward to uncover hidden ancient truths. But as the scientist pieces together the answers regarding humankind and its purpose, he finds himself searching for God for the first time in his life.