Embark on a journey through science fiction with this collection of four short stories, encountering advanced civilizations that strive to unravel the mysteries of their origins, humorous explorations of our place in the vast expanse of the Universe, and tales of returning to a changed home world. These stories will spark your imagination and leave you questioning the boundaries of what is possible. Prepare to be transported to worlds where man and machine must navigate the complexities of trust and survival, where the past and future collide, and where the familiar becomes captivatingly strange. Experience the thrill of discovery and the wonder of the unknown in this thrilling sci-fi anthology.Get your copy now. Ray is a prolific author that enjoys storytelling. He feels that the Science Fiction genre is fertile ground to understand ourselves and where we're going.
Ray was a Command Pilot in the US Air Force with over 4,500 flight hours. He traveled to 27 countries around the world in the C-130. His assignments ranged from landing in a farm field in Paraguay to entering West Berlin and experiencing Russian controllers giving him false headings.
Ray's other assignment was as a T-38 instructor pilot. "The T-38 is the best plane in the word; two pilots, two engines, and two afterburners." Two of his remarkable experiences included training the first class of female pilots and receiving an Air Commendation medal for saving a T-38 that blew an engine during a touch and go, saving himself and the student pilot on board.
After his Air Force career, Ray enjoyed a long and exciting career with Northrop Grumman. During the 28 years at Northrop, some of the highlights included work as the Lead Wind Tunnel test engineer on the F-20, F-23, F-18, and B-2. His career progressed to be the Deputy Manager of Engineering for the Tri-Service Stand-Off Attack Missile (TSSM). Later he was responsible for all of the computers at Ryan Aeronautical, then all of the computers on the B-2 Bomber program.
Ray hopes you enjoy his work, and he looks forward to sharing many new and exciting stories.
