In this sequel to The Coming of Marshal,

life for the people of Earth is about to get a bit more complicated. A new alien race has dropped in for a visit (and maybe a little taste of invasion while they're here). Earth's only hope hangs on a ragtag band of superheroes called in to save the day. The trouble is, they're having more than a little difficulty getting organized and on task. With so many superpowers come super egos, and that's a challenge to any new organization.

Brandy Holmes

not only looks like a stereotypical comic book goddess, she is one. As Earth's first official superhero, she assumes the identity of Dauntless—and it is on her shapely shoulders that mankind's fate rests. Can she get a troublesome pair of aliens to cooperate and help her save the Earth? Can she inspire other would-be superheroes to save the day?

But it's not just the super-sized superhero egos that are getting in the way. When various government agencies line up for their place in the spotlight, things get ugly. What must the aliens think of this planet?