Alien: Out Of The Shadows -

: Most of the crew is whittled down by the aliens during the mission. A scientist named Sneddon sacrifices herself to kill a Xenomorph just as a chestburster emerges.

The story is available in various formats, including a highly-rated featuring a full cast on Audible . Alien: Out of the Shadows - Goodreads Alien: Out of the Shadows

Set in the year 2159, 37 years after the destruction of the Nostromo , the crew of the mining vessel is orbiting the planet LV-178 . Led by Chief Engineer Chris "Hoop" Hooper , the miners discover a rare, incredibly hard mineral called trimonite deep within the planet's caverns. However, alongside the mineral, they unearth a hibernating nest of Xenomorphs . The Nightmare Begins : Most of the crew is whittled down

In , written by Tim Lebbon , the story bridges the gap between the first two films, Alien and Aliens . The Discovery on LV-178 Alien: Out of the Shadows - Goodreads Set