A gripping, full-cast science-fiction drama for fans of time travel, conspiracy theories, and unexplained phenomena. In the not-too-distant future, a 21-member crew launches from Earth. Their mission: to establish a temporary colony on Mars. Little do they know that colony will become permanent-and the last stand of the human race. Because, without warning, every single person left on Earth simply...vanishes. Now, a thousand years later, the resources needed to sustain life are running out, and the very existence of the Mars colony is threatened. Humankind has only one option-to return to its home planet. But is Earth safe? Could the Vanishing happen again? To get answers, two teams are launched back in time-one to New York City before the Vanishing; another to follow a bizarre trail of clues through history, from Area 51 to the lost Roanoke colony, and beyond. There are forces, though, that don't want the Temporal mission to succeed. And a mysterious being whose own agenda might destroy them all. ©2024 Storypunk and Low Spark Entertainment (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC.