Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with , a new chapter in his groundbreaking Alien adventure. The crew of the colony ship , bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise. But it is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a threat beyond their imaginations, they must attempt a harrowing escape. Acclaimed author Alan Dean Foster also returns to the universe he first encountered with the official novelization of the original Alien film. is the pivotal adventure that preceded that seminal film, and leads to the events that will yield one of the most terrifying sagas of all time.