In , written by Tim Lebbon , the story bridges the gap between the first two films, Alien and Aliens . The Discovery on LV-178
Trapped between the Xenomorphs on the ship and the inevitable crash, the survivors must descend back to the infested mines of LV-178 to retrieve a needed to power the Narcissus for a final escape. Alien: Out of the Shadows
The story is available in various formats, including a highly-rated featuring a full cast on Audible . Alien: Out of the Shadows - Goodreads In , written by Tim Lebbon , the
: 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. Alien: Out of the Shadows - Goodreads :
: Ripley and her cat, Jones, are placed back into stasis on the Narcissus . Hoop, however, is forced to stay behind to manually release the shuttle's clamps from the Marion , leaving him stranded as he watches Ripley drift away into space, knowing she will have no memory of him or their struggle.