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Richard M. Anderson

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Richard M. Anderson holds a master’s degree in microbiology from San José State University and is a licensed Clinical Laboratory Bioanalyst. With over three decades as a clinical laboratory director, including leadership roles at Quest Diagnostics, he brings deep scientific expertise to his writing. His award-winning debut, “The Evolution of Life”, examines the history of life from the Big Bang to the present day. Richard’s “Outbound” science fiction series blends scientific realism with visionary storytelling—its first book, “Outbound: Islands in the Void”, won the Indie Excellence Award for Science Fiction.

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	Outbound: Islands in the Void by Richard M. Anderson (Goodreads Author), Tim Kummerow (illustrator) 4.40 avg rating — 15 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Evolution of Life: Big Bang to Space Colonies 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Outbound: Meta Mars by Richard M. Anderson (Goodreads Author), Tim Kummerow (Illustrator) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Deeply Healing and Honest As a fellow author, I found Trampling the Snake both courageous and beautifully written. Liz Williams speaks with raw truth about trauma, faith, and rediscovering the self. Her journey offers hope and light to anyone healing ...more
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I really loved this book! The Life of Rex is sweet, funny, and full of heart. Reading from Rex’s point of view made me see how dogs might think and feel about us humans. It reminded me so much of my own pet and the special bond we share. A warm, hone ...more
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As a fellow author, I was impressed by Oscar Ortiz’s The Quadrille a sharp, fast-paced Cold War thriller that channels the best of Fleming and Hamilton. Patrick Coonan (“Delta”) is a gripping lead: disciplined yet deeply human, and the action reads w ...more
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