We are presented with the first volume of a new series. Perhaps this is a new trend; since this is the second or third book I have come across with aliens behind the apocalypse. The tale starts off with the typical comet hurtling towards earth scenario. Instead of hitting earth, causing human extinction, the comet breaks apart into a massive cloud enveloping earth. From here we begin to learn what the cloud is, what effect it has upon earth, and who or what is behind the cloud. With three months advance warning, earth’s population decline into one huge last party only to find out that the party isn’t over. It is a fairly interesting tale with a unique twist, only quite long-winded in my opinion. I will submit four stars believing the next volume will pick up the pace. This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.