A Difficult Lie

About the Book

A Difficult Lie is the suspenseful tale of a devastating alien invasion. As viewed from the remote confines of the McDonald Observatory complex in Fort Davis, Texas, a small group of people find themselves unwittingly drawn into battle against a fearsome enemy. Surprising events and discoveries occur. Insidious forces wreak havoc on the planet. Devastation, death, and calamity follow. But when all appears hopeless, a surprising ally emerges. Can they overcome impossible odds and defeat the enemy? Will Jake Moore, Rose Betancourt, Adriana Valerio, and Max Biggs survive?

About the Author

John Mortensen currently resides in Monterey, California. He is an avid hiker and a serious fan of the classic sci-fi films of the 1950’s. His younger brother is Chris Mortensen, an ESPN football analyst and commentator. John has lived in Arizona, California, Louisiana, New Mexico, Mexico, and Honduras. This is his first novel, but his second sci-fi adventure is coming soon. “A Formidable Presence” will be published in 2010.