First published 2015
Richard Phillips has cracked the code that has eluded scientists for decades. Working with salvaged alien technology, he methodically dissects the propulsion system of a crashed flying saucer. His laboratory becomes a maze of computerized blueprints and mathematical calculations as he unravels principles so elegant they could have been discovered centuries ago. Phillips faces the challenge of translating otherworldly engineering into comprehensible physics that any high school graduate could grasp. Using proven formulas and straightforward mathematics, he demonstrates how this simple yet powerful system can accelerate spacecraft to thousands of miles per hour and traverse the solar system in mere hours. The tension builds as Phillips realizes his discovery will render all conventional rocket engines obsolete. Two detailed US patents document his breakthrough findings. At its heart, this is a story about human ingenuity confronting the unknown and transforming impossible alien science into accessible earthbound knowledge.
Genres: science-fiction, physics, technology, engineering
Vibes: educational, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: confronting-the-unknown, scientific-breakthrough
120 pages · Paperback · Createspace Independent Publishing Platform