Earth's Forgotten Past

When archaeology student Rustin Carter unearths a strange artifact in the Badlands, he thinks he's found the highlight of his career. But as more shards are uncovered, and ancient symbols begin to pulse with energy, Rustin and his two teammates-brilliant Phoebe and culturally-rooted Tahu-find themselves thrust into a secret that predates human history itself.

What they discover is staggering: Earth was never humanity's to begin with.

As the trio uncovers hidden chambers and ancient data buried for millions of years, they awaken something watching from beyond the stars. Dinokard-the origin world of the Drakonids, an intelligent dinosaur species-has been waiting. The students are taken across the galaxy to stand trial before an alien tribunal that once wiped Earth clean with an asteroid. Humanity's fate now hinges on their words, their character, and the truth behind their own creation.

But will logic, story, and heart be enough to save mankind from a second extinction?

A thrilling blend of science fiction, mystery, and moral inquiry, *Earth's Forgotten Past* invites readers to question everything they thought they knew about evolution, history, and what it truly means to be human.