Extraction Point! Ffrom Twilight Times Books Is the Superior Science Fiction Suspense Novel

Online, May 19, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Extraction Point! literally leaps into action from the onset with the disappearance of a mysterious man in New York City when he jumps from a ten-story building and vanishes into thin air. The DHS team soon discovers this man may have something to do with the disappearances of researchers, gold, nuclear fuel, and other valuable commodities worldwide. What is the connection and why? The leader of a DHS field team, Ray Brady, and his team are tasked to discover what the oddities and similarities are before its too late.

Travis S. Taylor and Stephanie Osborn will appear on the panel "Space For Today" during the International Space Development Conference 2011, May 19th, Thursday night at 7:30 PM., Embassy Suites, Huntsville AL. http://isdc.nss.org/2011/

"When Aliens Attack" will debut on the National Geographic Channel May 22nd at 7 P.M. EST. Travis S. Taylor and Bob Boan are the scientific consultants. The show will air again May 24th at 8 P.M. EST.

About the authors:

Travis S. "Doc" Taylor earned his soubriquet the hard way: a Doctorate in Optical Science and Engineering; three Master's degrees: Physics, Aerospace Engineering, and Astronomy, from the Universities of Alabama and Western Sydney; a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University. Dr. Taylor has worked on DoD and NASA programs for 16+ years. He currently works on advanced propulsion and launch concepts, very large space telescopes, and space-based energy systems. Author website: http://www.doctravis.com.

Stephanie Osborn is a former payload flight controller, a veteran of over twenty years of working in the civilian space program, as well as various military space defense programs. She has worked on numerous Space Shuttle flights and the International Space Station, and counts the training of astronauts on her resume. Stephanie also has graduate and undergraduate degrees in astronomy, physics, chemistry, and mathematics, with undergraduate minors and/or certifications in geology, anatomy and physiology, and theology. Author website: http://www.sff.net/people/steph-osborn.

What they're saying about Extraction Point!: Extraction Point! is an epic story of a battle for the future of humanity, and of the noble heroes who do not yet understand the battleground. Travis Taylor and Stephanie Osborn have crafted a fast-paced, engaging story on the frontiers of physics, biology, and what it means to be human."
James K. Woosley, PhD physicist and Heinlein essayist.

Title: Extraction Point!
Author: Travis S. Taylor and Stephanie Osborn
Genre: Science Fiction
ISBN: 978-1-60619-005-0
Publication Date: May 15, 2011
Pages: 270
Price: $18.95 paperback
Publisher: Twilight Times Books