Alien by Alan Dean Foster is a novelization of the iconic science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott. The story follows the crew of the commercial spacecraft Nostromo, who are awakened from their cryogenic sleep to investigate a distress signal on a remote planet. Upon landing, they discover a derelict alien spacecraft and a chamber filled with mysterious eggs. One of the crew members, Kane, is attacked by a creature that attaches itself to his face, leading to a series of terrifying events as the crew battles for survival against a relentless and deadly extraterrestrial creature.
Foster’s novelization delves deeper into the characters’ thoughts and experiences, offering additional insights into the eerie and claustrophobic atmosphere of the film.
