Butterfly (Paperback)

Eileen Sheehan

ISBN 13: 9798251334883

Published by Independently Published, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. When a mysterious visitor falls from the sky, Earth gains more than proof of alien life - it gains a secret that could change humanity forever.Gilo is not a conqueror, a scientist, or an ambassador. He is a traveler from Olon, a distant world where evolution took a different path, gifting his species with delicate, winglike forms and an understanding of the universe far beyond human imagination. Sent to earth to observe, record, and report, he finds unexpected friendship with, Stephen, a scientist who sees him not as a specimen, but as a person. When called back to Olon, Stephen gifts Gilo with a biological kit that will help explain life on earth. Sadly, the kit was not only rejected by the Council of Olon, but it got into the wrong hands, and the life was released to contaminate the planet. This resulted in a threat to Gilo's life and Stephen having to recruit the help of a space traveler to rescue him. Once back on earth, the government closes in and Chief Investigator Rowan must decide whether Gilo represents a threat to humanity - or its greatest opportunity. Caught between curiosity and control, compassion and secrecy, Gilo must navigate a world driven by suspicion while hiding the deeper purpose behind his journey - a purpose even he does not fully understand.Butterfly is a heartfelt science-fiction story about first contact, trust across worlds, and the fragile beauty of connection in a universe where being different can be both a miracle and a danger. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Butterfly (Paperback)
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798251334883
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

When a mysterious visitor falls from the sky, Earth gains more than proof of alien life — it gains a secret that could change humanity forever.

Gilo is not a conqueror, a scientist, or an ambassador. He is a traveler from Olon, a distant world where evolution took a different path, gifting his species with delicate, winglike forms and an understanding of the universe far beyond human imagination. Sent to earth to observe, record, and report, he finds unexpected friendship with, Stephen, a scientist who sees him not as a specimen, but as a person. When called back to Olon, Stephen gifts Gilo with a biological kit that will help explain life on earth. Sadly, the kit was not only rejected by the Council of Olon, but it got into the wrong hands, and the life was released to contaminate the planet. This resulted in a threat to Gilo's life and Stephen having to recruit the help of a space traveler to rescue him. Once back on earth, the government closes in and Chief Investigator Rowan must decide whether Gilo represents a threat to humanity — or its greatest opportunity. Caught between curiosity and control, compassion and secrecy, Gilo must navigate a world driven by suspicion while hiding the deeper purpose behind his journey — a purpose even he does not fully understand.

Butterfly is a heartfelt science-fiction story about first contact, trust across worlds, and the fragile beauty of connection in a universe where being different can be both a miracle and a danger.