Pineda Matlage, a middle schooler in rural Texas, finds his life turned upside down when the U.S. Army descends upon his town for a supposed training exercise. However, Pineda knows the real reason for their presence: he's secretly harboring an alien creature he named Luisa who crash-landed in his barn. He's promised to help Luisa find her family, but the army's occupation, complete with checkpoints and surveillance, makes this task seem impossible. Pineda soon discovers the army's true motive: to capture and study the alien visitors for their own purposes.
Enlisting the aid of his friends, a sympathetic Black soldier navigating a newly integrated army, and a group of disgruntled townspeople, Pineda embarks on a daring mission to protect his alien friend and reunite her with her parents. This unlikely alliance finds themselves caught in a high-stakes adventure, challenging the authority of the U.S. government and uncovering a conspiracy that extends far beyond their small town. The people of Lariat, united by their shared determination, will face unexpected dangers and forge extraordinary bonds in their fight for justice and understanding as they seek to free Luisa and her parents.
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