H Beam PiperjohnAmerican science fiction author Henry Beam Piper lived from March 23, 1904, through November 6, 1964. His lengthy Terro-Human Future History trilogy and a more condensed collection of "Paratime" alternate history novellas are his most well-known work. His name is listed as "Horace Beam Piper" in another source, along with a different death date. Read More Read Less