"'Saucer' Outran Jet, Pilot Reveals," were the Headlines in the July 28, 1952 Washington Post. It was followed by the sub-headline, "Investigation On in Secret After Chase over Capital." What only the government knew, but was recently revealed through the Freedom of Information Act, was that the saucer landed. The beings on board liked the place so well they said they'd come back. They have, and brought their friends, lots and lots of friends. This time, they're not here for a friendly visit.Stan Thompson has been recruited by the government to investigate. He quickly runs into trouble, but his biggest problem occurs when aliens attack the Capitol building in Washington and kidnap the Congressmen and Senators. The aliens demand ransom or they will take the Congressmen and Senators to a galaxy far, far away. "Great idea," the president says. "Go for it." What is Stan to do?