Beside the Universe

About the Book

Beside the Universe is a trilogy from three previous titles: Beyond the Benign, Aside from Infinity, and Across the Cosmos. These mostly science fiction short stories have been partially re-written, and in some cases amplified for clarity or to better convey their content. A few new stories have also been added to replace those deemed of less interest. Readers will find a wide range of curious topics: extra-terrestrials, robotic androids, climate change, dark matter, biotechnology, the American Indian spirit world, and much more!

About the Author

Author, J. T. Ryan now lives in Hawaii, previously in San Diego. A graduate from UCLA and San Diego State, Mr. Ryan served in the U. S. Air Force and later worked for the Navy, and at Los Alamos Laboratory in New Mexico. This edition is a trilogy from three previous publications, focused on science or speculative fiction. Mr. Ryan’s academic work and background are represented to some degree by the various stories. The tales are intended to be entertaining samples from topics of current scientific interest. The reader will also notice references to history, humor, and music favorites.