A lot of things in George Wannamaker's life didn't go according to plan. A simple little recon mission left him stranded in the desert north of Reno for decades. Who could blame him for wanting a family? Well, his bosses might. See, George isn't exactly from this time zone. "The appearance of a new Annie Reed story is a treat. Try one and you'll be hooked." –Dave Hendrickson, author of CRACKING THE ICE, WestSide Press "A friend recommended the works of Annie Reed. I was not disappointed." –Carol Davis Luce, author of NIGHT GAME Author Annie Reed is a prolific, award-winning writer whose stories have been published in numerous science fiction and fantasy anthologies, as well as in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. If you like HARLEY AND THE ALIEN, you might also like Annie's stories ONE SUN, NO WAITING and ANOTHER DOOR.