The Mistakes

The story follows Hal Southerland, a reclusive computer contracts manager who inadvertently discovers an alien presence. Chosen as Earth's king, he faces the daunting task of selecting four billion humans to "Disappeared" in order to save the planet from environmental collapse. As he navigates this responsibility alongside his alien liaison, Angie, who resembles Marilyn Monroe, Hal grapples with the complexities of coexistence between humans and aliens. The narrative explores themes of isolation, responsibility, and the potential for harmony amid chaos.