Richard L SmithRichard retired in 2000 as a Physicist and Engineering Manager at Hewlett Packard and now writes from his home in the mountains of Idaho where he enjoys hiking, fishing, and managing a community radio station. His previous books are Time Lacuna, Out f China, New Eden, and Powerless. Richard & wife Renee raised five children and are now blessed with nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Read More Read Less