Rewind

&quotWe do this for you.&quot

The alien Holn came in peace. . . and stayed for six years. Never leaving their ship, they remained a mystery—communicating only occasionally, and only with scientists. Then, as abruptly as they arrived, they departed—leaving behind a wealth of knowledge. . .and something more.

Seventeen human adults had entered the Holn vessel. And now they have reemerged as nine-year-old children—their emotions, maturity and memories intact—returning to adult lives irreparably shattered by the aliens' incomprehensible &quotgift.&quot Devils or angels, prophets or infiltrators, who are they really and what is their purpose?

Soon the whole world will know. . .