A catastrophic particle is eating away the energy of our sun. Earth is on course for another Ice Age. According to the smartest scientists, humanity's existence is on the brink of extinction. However, there might be a small chance for a solution. 13 Light Years away, in another solar system, the solution for this problem has been found. Ryland Grace, a scientist and high school teacher, finds himself on the spaceship heading there. During his trip, he finds dead bodies, a solution to help earth and aliens. BUT.... he doesn't have a way to make it back home.

A story filled with laughs, science, and a lot of drama, Andy Weir (author of The Martian) gives an account of the most realistic alien encounter yet. He paints the perfect image of the bleakness of humanity and how far we're willing to go to do the "right thing". Join us on this episode as we talk about all the intricacies that this book has to offer and the deep storyline that Weir has created for his readers.