Sam Stanton returns in the gripping second installment of The Extraterrestrial trilogy—a man scarred by unbearable loss, yet driven by an unrelenting need for justice.

His world was shattered when his beloved, her children, and her mother were brutally murdered in retaliation for his takedown of a powerful criminal syndicate. Consumed by grief and teetering on the edge of suicide, Sam is pulled back by the unwavering support of those still standing by him. Now, thirteen months later, he emerges from the shadows, ready to confront the forces that once destroyed his life.

In the heart of this mission, Sam crosses paths with Leona Martin—a sharp, no-nonsense LAPD detective and the niece of the police chief. Though they share a common goal, mistrust runs deep. Sam suspects ambition drives Leona; Leona sees Sam as a rogue vigilante consumed by vengeance.

But as peril draws them closer, mutual suspicion begins to give way to understanding. A fragile bond forms, forged in grief and danger. Still, Sam's heart remains locked away, haunted by the love he lost.

Their battle reaches a brutal climax, leaving both Sam and Leona gravely wounded. Believing them near death, their enemies prepare to bury the bodies—unaware that Sam Stanton’s fight is far from over.

Peter Van Oossanen is a distinguished Dutch scientist, naval architect, and author. After earning his PhD from Delft University in 1974, he served as a principal scientist at the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) until 1991. During this time, his groundbreaking research on sailing yachts contributed to the design of Australia II, the yacht that famously won the 1983 America’s Cup—marking the first time a challenger had defeated the USA since the competition’s inception in 1851.
In 1992, Peter founded the Van Oossanen Group of companies, specializing in yacht and ship design. His 1988 publication on the resistance and propulsion of ships became a definitive text in ship hydrodynamics, solidifying his reputation as a leading authority in the field—a distinction that earned him numerous awards and accolades.
Following his retirement in 2013, Peter turned his focus to writing, authoring five books that explore the science behind sailing. In 2020, he embarked on a new creative journey, transitioning to fiction and launching his career as a novelist.