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By Paul McGrath

Fiction / Satire / Humor

Publisher: Stoney Creek Publishing

Pages: 232

Publication Date: March 14, 2025

Book Campaign Highlights

"Are there aliens among us? What would they think of our country, actions, and people? This novel embodies small-town America and the diverse characters you find in those small towns." ~StoreyBook Reviews

"Sci-fi satire in a fun new book." ~It's Not All Gravy

"Left is a book that truly defies categorization--other than being a wild ride you will definitely want to take." ~Jill Anderson

"While the author delves into heavy topics, the story carries them well. The relational elements kept me invested in the characters, and the humor (often the crass flavor of a middle-school boy’s) kept me amused. The fact that he leaves us with a fantastic twist ending was the icing on the cake." ~Ames for the Stars

ABOUT THE BOOK: A Sci-Fi Satire of Alien Espionage, Southern Charm & Chaos on Earth!

First-time novelist Paul McGrath delivers a sharp, witty, and wildly entertaining sci-fi satire that asks: What if an alien held up a mirror to America—and we didn’t like what we saw?

Anton-7—aka Roy McDonald—was supposed to observe Earth, not get stuck on it. But after missing his ride back to planet Xylodon, he decides to make the most of his exile in Hernando, Mississippi. Breaking the number-one rule of alien espionage—never interfere—he dives headfirst into human affairs, finding friendship, romance, and the simple joys of a good cup of coffee and a highly anticipated trip to Buc-ee's.

But when tragedy strikes, Anton-7 takes matters into his own hands, setting off a whirlwind of chaos that shakes both Earth and Xylodon. 

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Paul McGrath is an award-winning journalist and educator whose career spans five decades. He spent thirty-seven years working at the Houston Chronicle after stints in Conroe, Lubbock, and Lockhart, Texas. He currently teaches at Texas A&M University.

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