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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.

I want to feel involved in an adventure, sit on the edge of my chair in suspense, and stretch my brain to solve the mystery. But I don't want to be distracted by totally implausible events that ruin the experience.

If that's what you like as well, then I'm confident you'll enjoy these novels. "The Evolution of Oracle Dodd" is a Martian spellbinder that takes place deep in the depths of caves on the planet. If Mars has life, that's surely the place to look, and that's exactly where Oracle Dodd and his fellow explorers go.

What they find profoundly changes Oracle Dodd, and gives his companions an understanding of him that is both surreal and frightening. What do they discover that has such profound effects? That you'll have to see for yourself.

"The Children of Tau Ceti" will take you on a much more distant venture. One all the way to a serene looking planet orbiting the nearby star Tau Ceti.

Young explorers will lead you to an adventure unlike any you've read before. What they find will confound them, and you.

It is suffice to say that the planet of Tau Ceti is far from as serene as it appears from a distance.

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

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The search for Martian life is pivotal.

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.

Let astronomer and engineer L. D. Smith lead you into 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 CetiThe Children of Tau Ceti (book)

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Some things are certain.

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.