Born in Liverpool, England on November 13th 1957, Stephen Baxter is one of the most highly regarded and consistent science fiction authors of modern day literature. Heavily influenced by other leading science fiction authors such as H.G Wells and Arthur C. Clarke, Baxter has collected a number of awards for his work and is one of the most prolific authors of the 2st century both in terms of volume of output and critical acclaim.

Although when discussing science fiction it is easy for the mind to wonder straight to scenes of alien invasions, mad scientists and evil robots, there is a lot more to this universally loved genre than space travel and futuristic technologies. Indeed, the success of any piece of great science fiction writing is the ability to explore different existences and worlds in such a rational way that the reader is able to easily suspend their disbelief.