by R.M. Robinson
The gift of Science Fiction, by a scientist, for uncertain times ahead.
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Readings
The Cosmos Club
Talk of the Town
Literary Science 11/18/11
Firefall’s new Science Fiction by Scientists series kicks off with an epic about Earth’s intergalactic exploration, beginning in A.D. 2149 and continuing to the 896th century...Space scientist Robinson’s visionary story is simply told; he packs in technological detail, but doesn’t forget his characters... Publisher's Weekly 11/14/11
“A riveting saga offering a provocative vision of the evolution of planetary environments and the expansion of civilization throughout the galaxy. It challenges the imagination with a compelling view of how human intelligence alters the cosmos.” Dr. Richard Vondrak, Lunar and Planetary Scientist
“An imaginative tale that weaves the lives of its characters over many millenia and inspires us to ponder the future of the human race and how information inexplicably binds us together. I can’t wait to see the movie and read the sequels.” Hon. Kathie Olsen, Ph.D., ScienceWorks, LLC
“Finally, an accurate account of the origins of Aril.” Sigma de Anthony, renowned Arilian Radio Astronomer
The Reading Experience
It is the year 2149 and thousands of people are leaving Earth, frozen in fast-moving space capsules, taking giant leaps into the future past all known boundaries of space and time. Lured by the mystery of the unknown, the promise of new beginnings, or the quest for power, will any find what they are seeking in the vastness of the universe? Experience the thrill of planetary exploration and discovery in this unusual story of adventure, romance, and treachery on galactic scales.
The Author
R.M. Robinson is a space scientist specializing in studies of the aurora borealis. His research has taken him to remote sites in Alaska, Arctic Canada, Greenland, and Scandinavia. He is currently a program director at the U.S. National Science Foundation.
R.M. Robinson at home in the past and in the future.
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