THE GRAYS

The author of this novel claims to have been abducted by aliens (the grays) in 1985. Journeying from afar in the universe, the grays are about to descend on Earth again for the purpose of saving us from ourselves. The focus of their plan is 9-year-old Conner, whom they view as a potential savior. Their plan also involves genetically manipulating all of humankind. Stephen Lang's narration is intense, and the suspense is unrelenting. Lang captures the essence of the precocious Conner, the kids who torment him, and the father who is intimidated by him. No story of an encounter with aliens is complete without a government conspiracy, and Lang makes the conspiracy in this book believable beyond a doubt. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 07/ JAN 08]