Alien Nation

Series · 8 books · 1993-1995

By Garfield Reeves-Stevens, Barry B. Longyear, K.W. Jeter, and more

Books in series

The Day of Descent

1993

When a Tenctonese slave ship lands on Earth, these newcomers to the planet must learn to survive among humans, and only two men—one alien and one human—can prevent disaster from occurring in the wake of this historic event

Dark Horizon

1993

On July 31, 1991, the final episode of Alien Nation, "Green Eyes" aired, ending the series with a blockbuster finale and an exciting cliffhanger. In "Green Eyes" the Newcomers were faced with a deadly new bacteria created by a ruthless group of humans called Purists, who were determined to rid the Earth of the alien Tenctonese. As the story closed, all of the Alien Nation characters were in crisis, and the Francisco family was infected with the bacteria, facing certain death. This story was never resolved...until now. "Dark Horizon" was a two-hour Alien Nation script commissioned by Twentieth Century Fox. The story would have resolved the cliffhanger and kicked off Alien Nation's second seacon. With the final cancellation of the series, the script was put away and fans were left with their questions unanswered. Pocket Books is now proud to present a novelization by critically acclaimed science fiction author K.W. Jeter, of the entire action-packed story that began with "Green Eyes" and ended with "Dark Horizon." As the story opens, George Francisco and Matthew Sikes stand watch over George's family, while the Earth faces a new threat. A ruthless Overseer has come from space to recover the Tenctonese slaves, and he will stop at nothing to see that the Newcomers—as well as the entire human race—are enslaved forever.

Body and Soul

1993

Based on the teleplay by Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider. ALIEN NATION was a ground-breaking and thought-provoking television program that was part science fiction and part hard-hitting police drama - taking on tough social issues. Despite raves from critics as well as a loyal following, ALIEN NATION was canceled but not before additional scripts were created. Now Pocket Books is proud to present the novelization of one of these never-before-seen scripts. BODY AND SOUL Matthew Sikes and his Tenctonese partner George Francisco try to unearth the truth behind the hysteria generated by the reports of the birth of the first half-human, half-Tenctonese child. Meanwhile, Sikes and his Tenctonese friend Cathy find their relationship heating up and realize they can no longer deny their feelings. They quickly learn just how dangerous human-Tenctonese love can be, and how far it can go ...

The Change

1994

"The Change" is one of a small number of scripts developed by the producers and staff of "Alien Nation" — scripts never televised because of the show's early demise. A piece of history for "Alien Nation" fans, "the Change" provides an incredible glimpse at an "Alien Nation" story that never was. Critically acclaimed science fiction novelist Barry B. Longyear brings to life an exciting story in which Newcomer police detective George Francisco undergoes a startling metamorphosis that will either mean his death or the beginning of a new life. In the midst of this time of change, George must also face a vicious, unstoppable killer from his past who has sworn a deadly revenge on George and everyone he cares for...

Slag Like Me

1994

Detective Matthew Sikes and his Newcomer partner, George Francisco, inquire into the disappearance of journalist Micky Cass, who had gone undercover as a Newcomer to expose a campaign of discrimination against the Tenctonese

Passing Fancy

1994

Matt Sikes and his Newcomer partner, George Francisco, investigate a virulent Newcomer drug and lethal drug ring as a victim, a woman from Sikes' past, lies near death

Extreme Prejudice

1995

On a business trip to Pittsburgh, detective Matthew Sikes and his Newcomer partner, George Francisco, stumble on what appears to be an unusual homicide. It isn't long before the case leads them to a frightening world of abuse and violence that set in motion the series of horrifying murders born of an unremiting hate—murders that target only the innocent. With bodies piling up and time running out, Sikes and Francisco must race against the clock to stop the killing—and face a terrifying monster from beyond the stars!

Cross of Blood

1995

The pregnancy of Newcomer Cathy Frankel by her human boyfriend, Matt Sikes, ignites tensions city-wide as extremist groups who fear the implications of the birth of the first half-human/half-Newcomer child threaten Cathy's safety. The danger escalates when the medical facility treating Cathy is attacked, forcing her into seclusion. Meanwhile, George Francisco is drawn into a Newcomer cult headed by a mysterious messianic figure. Obsessed with the cult, George quits the police force to devote all his time to his new religion. Now with his partner gone, Sikes must defend his newborn baby from a hostile band of criminals determined to destroy anyone who's different—even an innocent child.

Authors

Garfield Reeves-Stevens

Author · 8 books

Barry B. Longyear

Author · 18 books

Barry is the first writer to win the Hugo, Nebula, and John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer all in the same year, for Enemy Mine. In addition to his acclaimed Enemy Mine Series, his works include the Circus World and Infinity Hold series, SF & fantasy novels, recovery and writing instruction works, and numerous short stories. He has just completed the first novel in his Redcliff Series, Turning The Grain, which is being serialized in Analog Science Fiction magazine, and is currently researching his new Civil War mystery-thriller. Series: * Circus World * Enemy Mine Series contributed to: * Alien Nation

K.W. Jeter

Author · 33 books

Kevin Wayne Jeter (born 1950) is an American science fiction and horror author known for his literary writing style, dark themes, and paranoid, unsympathetic characters. He is also credited with the coining of the term "Steampunk." K. W. has written novels set in the Star Trek and Star Wars universe, and has written three (to date) sequels to Blade Runner. Series: * Doctor Adder Series contributed to: * Star Trek: Deep Space Nine * Alien Nation * Blade Runner * Star Wars: The Bounty Hunter Wars * The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror * The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror

L.A. Graf

Author · 14 books

L.A. Graf reportedly stands for Let's All Get Rich and Famous. Its a pseudonym used by authors Karen Rose Cercone and Julia Ecklar. They have co-written some eleven Star Trek novels. Their first Star Trek novel came out in 1990.

aka David Peters Peter Allen David (often abbreviated PAD) is an American writer, best known for his work in comic books and Star Trek novels. David often jokingly describes his occupation as "Writer of Stuff". David is noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real world issues with humor and references to popular culture. He also uses metafiction frequently, usually to humorous effect, as in his work on the comic book Young Justice.