Backyard Aliens

When boys find "dinosaur eggs" that hatch aliens, the military moves in to capture them. Split-brain detective Neil Altman and his psychic wife Mavra must choose: let the government experiment or set the aliens free? This a fun, lighthearted caper where they must outsmart the military to protect their new friends and do what's right.

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Time traveling robots, a walking medical experiment turned detective genius, and a psychic


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Claire Sadowniczak
August 8, 2026

I loved it!!

It was original, quirky, fun, and suspenseful. The main characters are unique and lovable. The aliens are adorable and sympathetic. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read.

After two young boys find what they believe is a dinosaur egg, the military gets involved immediately. When aliens emerge from the eggs, Neil and Mavra are struck with a moral decision whether to allow the military to analyze the aliens or to help the aliens go free. Their travels eventually take them to Area 51, where Neil and Mavra are forced to come up with a foolproof plan to help the aliens. Neil is a detective who can think independently from both sides of his brain and Mavra is a psychic with uncanny powers.

The government only wants to capture, secure, and research the aliens. Neil and Mavra know this will only put the aliens in greater danger. This is a lighthearted and fun book about what might happen if aliens were found here on Earth. It brings up morale as well as safety questions throughout that each character struggles with in his or her own way.

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5.0
Based on 1 Reviews
Claire Sadowniczak
August 8, 2026

I loved it!!

It was original, quirky, fun, and suspenseful. The main characters are unique and lovable. The aliens are adorable and sympathetic. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read.

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