Cydonia

Cydonia tells the story of a troubled college dropout, a NASA technician, and a mysterious government program known as the Essex Corporation. When a radio signal is intercepted by NASA and traced to the surface of Mars, events are set in motion with potential to change the entire course of humanity.

Cydonia tells the story of a troubled college dropout, a NASA technician, and a mysterious government program known as the Essex Corporation. When a radio signal is intercepted by NASA and traced to the surface of Mars, events are set in motion with potential to change the entire course of humanity. With themes ranging from drug use and family relationships to space exploration and the realities of the afterlife, Cydonia is a story that will stay with the reader for a long time to come.

RJ Salem was born in Dallas, Texas, and was raised in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He developed a love for books and stories at a young age, with a penchant for adventure and fantasy. He's a graduate of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, having received a Bachelor of Science in the Fall of 2015. Apart from writing, RJ works at a local bookstore, and spends his free time reading or creating music. Cydonia is his first novel.