The Overlords appeared suddenly over every city - intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior to humankind. Benevolent, they made few demands: unify earth, eliminate poverty, and end war. With little rebellion, humankind agreed, and a golden age began.

But at what cost?  With the advent of peace, man ceased to strive for creative greatness, and a malaise settles over the human race. To those who resist, it became evident that the Overlords have an agenda of their own.

As civilization approaches the crossroads, would the Overlords spell the end for humankind... or the beginning?

"There has been nothing like it for years; partly for the actual invention, but partly because here we meet a modern author who understands that there may be things that have a higher claim on humanity than its own 'survival.'"
- C. S. Lewis