The Shadows: Alien: Out Of

Set in the year 2159, 37 years after the destruction of the Nostromo , the crew of the mining vessel is orbiting the planet LV-178 . Led by Chief Engineer Chris "Hoop" Hooper , the miners discover a rare, incredibly hard mineral called trimonite deep within the planet's caverns. However, alongside the mineral, they unearth a hibernating nest of Xenomorphs . The Nightmare Begins

The situation turns catastrophic when two transport shuttles, the Samson and the Delilah , attempt to flee the planet while being overrun by the creatures. The Delilah crashes into the Marion , causing massive damage, killing the captain, and knocking the ship into a that will eventually lead to its destruction in the planet's atmosphere. The Return of Ellen Ripley Alien: Out of the Shadows

Trapped between the Xenomorphs on the ship and the inevitable crash, the survivors must descend back to the infested mines of LV-178 to retrieve a needed to power the Narcissus for a final escape. Set in the year 2159, 37 years after

: Ripley and her cat, Jones, are placed back into stasis on the Narcissus . Hoop, however, is forced to stay behind to manually release the shuttle's clamps from the Marion , leaving him stranded as he watches Ripley drift away into space, knowing she will have no memory of him or their struggle. The Nightmare Begins The situation turns catastrophic when

In , written by Tim Lebbon , the story bridges the gap between the first two films, Alien and Aliens . The Discovery on LV-178

The story is available in various formats, including a highly-rated featuring a full cast on Audible . Alien: Out of the Shadows - Goodreads