"The Nightmares of Claiborne Jefferson Grosse" is a captivating science fiction thriller and the first installment of the Legend of the Chop Sail book series. Author Chris Bonneval takes readers on an unforgettable journey that includes a diabolical and technologically ambitious plot, alien intervention, and valuable lessons. Claiborne, a maniacal genius who is hellbent on destroying the moon from a swamp in Florida is discovered by an alien after building a robot that can fly, walk, or swim by changing shapes. The alien named Mithras taunts Claiborne. Soon after, Mithras decides that he has a new pet human! As the story continues, Claiborne must endure seemingly inevitable alien supremacy, as Mithras steals everything, manipulates Claiborne, and begins to create an army of robots for himself.