David S. Goyer
1 SeriesDavid S. Goyer is an American author and screenwriter known for his work in science fiction, adventure, and suspense. His notable screenwriting credits include the Blade trilogy, the Dark Knight trilogy, Dark City, and Man of Steel. Goyer also co-created the television show FlashForward and wrote the first two Call of Duty: Black Ops video games.
In "Heaven's Shadow" by David S. Goyer and Michael Cassutt, a mysterious object hurtles toward Earth, prompting a race between NASA and a coalition of Russia, India, and Brazil to land on its icy surface first. Both crews are instructed to claim the object at any cost. However, the object is not merely a celestial body; it is an interstellar courier sent by a highly intelligent alien race. This race is attempting to communicate with humanity, bearing a message that resonates deeply with human nature. The novel explores the intense competition and the profound implications of this extraterrestrial contact.
