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Mystery, suspense, and adventure in plausible stories filled with realism. That's the kind of stories I enjoy, and the kind that I write.

If you want to feel involved in an adventure, sit on the edge of your chair in suspense, and stretch your brain to solve the mystery, then you'll like these hard science fiction stories.

If you're a gentler sort with an interest in science, the better selection for you might be the collection of science limericks and poems in Science in Poem and Limerick. Enjoy the poems, the science principles or history they illuminate, and the digital artwork that illustrates each concoction.
The Evolution of Oracle Dodd

The Evolution of Oracle DoddThe Evolution of Oracle Dodd (book)

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Is there life on Mars?

The question has begged an answer for hundreds of years. The official answer is: we don't know.

If life is found, it suggests that any place with liquid water will likely develop life.

If not, then we may be very, very alone.

Astronomer and computer scientist L. D. Smith suggests that Mars does have life in his novel The Evolution Of Oracle Dodd. Open the cover and enter a malevolent labyrinth of caves beneath the Martian surface in the final exploration for Martian life. Dare to experience and be confounded by the perils therein.

The novel was entered into the 15th Annual International Self-Published Book Awards contest.

Here's some of the judge's commentary:

The Evolution of Oracle Dodd is terrific science fiction ... Good writing, satisfying read. Science Fiction fans will love this book.
The Children of Tau Ceti

The Children of Tau CetiThe Children of Tau Ceti (book)

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We now know of many extrasolar planets in our galaxy. What we don't know -- is how to get to one.

Our first manned exploration of another star system will involve a journey of many decades, and place the intrepid souls involved well beyond any earthly assistance.

Astronomer and engineer L. D. Smith has created a complex science fiction novel of such a perilous journey to a strange planet born of another star.

The story was entered into the 15th Annual International Self-Published Book Awards contest.

Following are some of the judges commentary on The Children of Tau Ceti.

The Children of Tau Ceti is excellent science fiction with a most fascinating cast of characters set in an unusual world ... A fascinating read.
Science Limerick Calendar

Science Limerick CalendarScience Limerick Calendar (calendar)

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Know what day it is, when the next holiday is coming, and learn a bit of physics, evolution, ecology, and astronomy all in one package. This science limerick calendar is useful, entertaining, amusing, and educational to boot.
Science In Poem And Limerick

Science In Poem And LimerickScience In Poem And Limerick (book)

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Every person I've known with interest in science has loved science limericks. The poetic concoctions usually offer witty descriptions of scientific discoveries or principles, often understood only by said students or people of science interest.

Here's another collection of science topic poems and limericks created by engineer and scientist L. D. Smith. Each is accompanied with a colorful digital image designed for the subject.

The focus of the poems ranges from cosmology to physics to evolution. A collection you're sure to enjoy if you have interest in science.