Voyager 1 was a message in a bottle. Our way of letting the Galaxy know of our existence. "We are here! Find us!” Over the next forty years, the probe flew past Jupiter and Saturn before plunging into the void, swallowed up by the silent universe. Or so we thought... In truth, our message did not go unnoticed. The mysterious code was first discovered by Dr. Dalia Mitchell. He was sent by a highly intelligent intergalactic species who called themselves the Supremes. It soon became clear that this alien race was not just interested in communication - they were capable of rewriting human DNA in an amazing process they called Ascension. Five years after "Impulse", renowned journalist Keith Thomas decided to get to the bottom of the event that changed the world. Thomas travels across the country, interviewing members of the team that was trying to decipher the signal. He meets with astronomers who initially doubted the discovery of the Pulse. It was this mistake that led to the rapid destruction of the world. Thomas speaks with witnesses to the Ascension and people whose loved ones disappeared in the finale. An event opens up before him on all sides, which continues to puzzle researchers to this day and gives rise to many theories about the motives of the Supreme Ones. “A creative approach to the novel about first contact will satisfy both UFO hunters and nostalgic fans of The X-Files. Publishers Weekly "You will be fascinated both by the inner world of the Ascended, those affected by the Impulse, and by the motives and thoughts of Dahlia. Conspiracy theorists will love the hints that governments are inadequately addressing the problem. An unconventional post-apocalyptic novel, it is enjoyable to read and gives hope.” Booklist