While on loan to CERN, a catastrophe of unimaginable proportions leaves world-remowned astrophysicist Bernard as the sole survivor. While the world looks to him for answers, he simply states the unthinkable - 'it has to be aliens.' Inconceivable to the world, Hubert is investigated and his family's name tarnished. Disgraced and shunned, Bernard works tirelessly to design an engine capable of interstellar travel. Follow Bernard on his road to redemption and discovery in this ensemble cast of futurism, space travel and the fate of our species.�This expanded edition contains more illustrations, a sneak peek at the sequel, and more.