[back cover copy] The ship came in low over the western hemisphere, powered by a technology unknown to human science. Its destination: the city of Los Angeles. For the predator, it is the ultimate sport–the killing of human prey. For the citizens of Los Angeles, it is a nightmare beyond belief. For newsman Tony Pope, it is the story of a lifetime. And for Detective Lieutenant Mike Harrigan, it’s another dirty job that’s got to be done…. It’s kill or be killed.