Ian Hesse, an engineer in Ottawa, had been in a coma for two years after narrowly surviving an attack from an “unhinged” assailant. When he wakes up, the city is in disarray with hordes of looters filling the streets. It was alleged that all this mayhem was caused by the recent invasion of aliens, who the media now called Centaurans. Thanks to NASA, which sent a message to space 10 years ago, the Centaurans had discovered Earth and its location, and now their spaceship was above Ottawa, preparing to invade Earth. While fleeing from looters who had stormed the hospital, Ian learns that he is a person of interest to the Centaurans. The aliens abduct him and proceed to run tests on him, claiming he is special. Little does Ian know it but this would be the beginning of an intergalactic voyage that not only hurls his mind into different mental dimensions but also sets him on a quest to save Earth from the looming alien invasion. Find out more in R. M. Kozan’s The New Planet Policy.

R. M. Kozan’s The New Planet Policy will have lovers of science fiction with a touch of psychological thriller hooked and turning page after page. There is suspense, adventure, thrills, and spellbinding plot twists. The vivid depictions and the great attention Kozan pays to detail had me feeling like I was right next to the characters in the middle of all the action, watching their every move. Kozan has a knack for making the scenes tremendously dramatic, highlighting the humor accompanying the narrative. I especially relished the sharp sarcasm, cynicism, and irony used to depict the deeply flawed perceptions and actions of human beings regarding politics, power, world peace, morals, and general humanitarian policies. Albeit this is fiction, it is interesting to consider how other intelligent beings out in space might be amazed by the human race’s appetite for war and satisfying political interests, all at the expense of other human lives. Human beings never seem to see or want to see things past their limited perspectives. Kozan made it easy for me to connect with the characters.

In The New Planet Policy by R.M. Kozan, Ian Hesse, an engineer from Ottawa, awakens from a two-year coma to find Earth invaded by Centaurans. Nurses Blythe and Darla care for him, but Darla tragically dies. Dr. Joberkt informs Ian of his awakening amid escalating violence. Ian escapes from the hospital with Blythe's help. Sister Raymond believes Ian holds the key to understanding the invasion, while Zarathustra Bruns suspects him of being under alien control and seeks his elimination. Ian and Blythe grow closer, but their bond is threatened by fears of Ian's alien connection. As Earth faces the prospect of co-ruling with the Centaurans, Ian is invasively interrogated by aliens on a dark saucer, finding himself dumped in strange places like Hog's Back Park and a bird-inhabited planet, in a universe where everything he once knew has been turned upside down by forces beyond his comprehension.

The New Planet Policy by R.M. Kozan does an exceptional job of integrating science fiction with real-world societal issues, blurring the lines between speculative fiction and contemporary crises. The arrival of the Centaurans and the human response to their invasion, the shift in religious outlook, and, specifically, nuns, being the standout to me, home in on the intersection of technology, ethics, and survival. There is a full circle moment with one character who is antagonistic that was surprising and, again, I'm not sure I've ever been so intrigued by nuns. As someone who spent plenty of time at mass, learning they can be vessels for so much more than side-eyeing errant teenagers was pretty cool. The story is easy to follow and I can see this book being a great gateway for those who are new to the genre, but still strong in its roots to keep the more experienced classic science fiction readers delighted as well. Recommended.

The New Planet Policy is an alien invasion thriller by R.M. Kozan. To the shock of many, the alien Centaurans from Beta Centauri invade planet Earth, with one of their spaceships hovering over Ottawa, leading to mass hysteria and mayhem. Ian Hesse wakes up from a coma after two years to find himself taken to the Centauran spaceship, where he is experimented upon and subjected to episodes of alternate reality through seemingly neverending nightmares. Soon, he finds himself on a distant alien planet and tries to board a passage to Earth on another Centauran ship. After standing in front of the Trans-Galactic Tribunal, Ian learns he's being manipulated by something far more sinister than the DogStars. Now, with the Nebulons' help, he must return home and free humanity from the clutches of the DogStar pirates.

The New Planet Policy is a thrilling sci-fi novel layered with mystery, intrigue, and suspense. R.M. Kozan poses poignant questions about the nature of humanity and whether we're intelligent or important enough in the grand scheme of the cosmos with a gripping narrative that explores a few tantalizing moral dilemmas about violence and its usage. The plot is absolutely unpredictable. As a reader, you never know what's going to happen next as the author slowly unveils bits and pieces of the larger picture one page at a time. Kozan excels at making the different alien races truly feel like extraterrestrials with a psychological makeup completely different than humans. The interactions between Ian and Sunface were probably my favorite parts of the book. I also liked the characters of Zarathustra and Blythe. This is a unique and refreshing take on alien invasions. I thoroughly enjoyed it and heartily recommend it.

The New Planet Policy is a work of fiction in the science fiction, action, and adventure genres. Penned by author R.M. Kozan, this gripping work explores the chaos that ensues in Ottawa when NASA's interstellar message receives an unexpected response from a hostile alien fleet, leading citizens to question their sanity amidst the city's unraveling. It asks the chilling question: are extraterrestrials manipulating minds? The answers are far more terrifying than anyone would expect. Danger and suspense permeate every page in a gripping journey into a world teetering on the brink of collapse. Kozan's narrative skillfully intertwines elements of science fiction and psychological thriller, creating a tale of survival and redemption that is well-paced to deliver suspenseful moments of fear and big revelations with shocking twists.

Through Ian Hesse's perspective, the reader is plunged into a maelstrom of uncertainty and fear as he grapples with the disintegration of his life and the looming threat of alien invasion. The narration here is suitably close and psychologically deep, achieving a realistic journey that is punctuated by many harrowing challenges. Hesse's journey from despair to resilience is both compelling and relatable, offering a glimpse into what it takes to maintain endurance in the face of overwhelming adversity, and letting readers warm to him more and more as the plot twists on. As the story unfolds emotionally, Kozan masterfully builds tension in the wider sci-fi plot, leading to a climactic showdown that leaves the reader questioning and absolutely floored by the implications of everything that’s taken place. Overall, The New Planet Policy is a thought-provoking and immersive read that lingers long after the final page, and I’d certainly recommend it to sci-fi fans everywhere.