Gleaners (ePub)

The rock that killed the dinosaurs had passengers. Chicxulub's devasting impact brought with it race of beings who have dominated Earth for more than sixty million years. They remain in shadow, gleaning life from the edges of our civilization They will scour us from the planet we think is ours if aroused. Psychiatrist Elizabeth Wyler finds herself drawn into the growing conflict between humanity and these clandestine overlords.

I am a retired market researcher. I've studied art in Munich, run micro-factories in Israel and Hong Kong, and put together nuclear weapons in Korea. Much of my professional career was spent in the newspaper industry, where I've also worked as a reporter and editor. I'm a disabled veteran, whose wonderful life partner coaxed him to begin serious writing before she died. I've kept my promise to her since. My intention is to write at least one book a year until God stops me. I currently live and write from my poolside cabana in Boca Raton, Florida. 'Gleaners' is my fifth novel, the first book-length science fiction I have written. My previous books ('The Narrow Man,' 'Buddies,' 'OLDOGS,' and 'Incident at Aviano') have been thrillers, all self-published to excellent reviews. 'Buddies' was awarded a Royal Palm gold award by the Florida Writers Association in 2021. 'Incident at Aviano' was a semi-finalist in 2023. My previous science fiction has been limited to shorter works, some of which have been published. My short story 'Tipover' ran in Analog, several years ago.