Unbeknownst to the human race a great and terrible evil threatens to engulf the earth Enter college freshman Alec Wagner - the Gatecrasher - a somewhat reluctant member of a covert brigade of warriors dedicated to protecting Earth As sole possessor of the ability to predict the opening of inter-dimensional gates Alec assumes nearly overwhelming responsibility for his team conducting the Split-Second Squad against alien invaders However battling aliens is not the only thing on Alec\'s mind While juggling college and inter-dimensional combat Alec also has high prospects for his social life if he could ever show up on time for a date!