First Encounter,
Last Stand.
The Alpha Intelligence:
Zero-day Contact
Mack Benz's electrifying debut, plunges readers into the heart of a 2035 where a meteorite shatters our understanding of the universe and sets earth down a dark trajectory.
While the United States Space Force races to decode a cryptic message from the stars—amidst a global storm of cyber warfare—a group of unexpected friends embarks on a desperate quest, their hands-on experience with the alien meteorite giving them a crucial, and perhaps dangerous, edge.
Get ready for a mind-bending journey through a redefined world, where two separate paths converge on a single, terrifying truth lurking within the Alpha Centauri System.
A Sci-fi set in 2035
Embark on a riveting journey with "Zero-day Contact," book one of "The Alpha Intelligence" saga that catapults you into the year 2035, among the ocean, city and mountains of Washington State. Here, amidst the backdrop of a once serene landscape, two friends find themselves at the epicenter of an unprecedented event: a comet, the likes of which have never been seen, races towards Earth. But this celestial spectacle is just the beginning. As the skies light up, so does the dark web of cyberterrorism, unleashing chaos in a world already on edge. "Zero-day Contact" isn't just a story; it's an adventure into a future where the lines between the virtual and the real blur, where every technological advancement brings with it a shadow of threat. This cyberpunk thriller weaves a tale of friendship tested by adversity, of humanity's resilience in the face of dual threats from both domestic, and extra-terrestrial.
Book & Tech Details
Book Title: Zero-day Contact Series Title: The Alpha Intelligence Author: Mack Benz Publication Date: Q2 2025 Publisher: Self-published via Amazon. Formats Available: Paperback: via Amazon [I'll put dimensions once I know]. E-book: Available on Kindle, ePub, etc. Audiobook: [When available I will announce here with mention of the format and length] Length: 6 hours. Page Count: 600 Pages, Physical copy. Word Count: 120,000 words. ISBN: [Not assigned yet] Genre: Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk, Thriller, Action Language: English Price: [Price to be determined per format, then I will update this]
Purchase Details
Purchase Options Direct from Author: I will link the PDF when I legally can. Amazon: Incoming Soon Barnes & Noble: They don't want this fire. Other Retailers: Working on other locations.
Additional Details
Additional Information Cover Designer: Designed by Mack Benz Illustrator: Designed by Mack Benz Editor: Edited by my partner, an MEd that likes to read lots of smut (some of you call it romance). Available For: Book-clubs, audiobooks and live-readings.