Henry Melton has been publishing science fiction stories and inspiring readers since the '70s.
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A book of the Small Towns, Big Ideas Science Fiction series
Jerry had the greatest study aid ever -- a copper room where time could be adjusted faster or slower, which he had helped his inventor uncle build. But being able to cram a fifteen hour study marathon into five minutes paled to the notion of spending some quality time with his new girlfriend Lil. So he contrived to steal her away from her overly protective parents for just a moment -- long enough to spend a whole day with her. It worked perfectly, until they stumbled against the other set of controls and opened the door to the far future, with no way back!
Small Towns, Big Ideas is a series that appeals to ages 12 and up. Starting in the here and now, these tales follow the trials of high school aged heros that take that extra step into the fantastic when something unexpected drops into their lives. Many of the classic science fiction ideas like teleportation, alien contact and time travel are explored in a way totally accessible to many readers who “don’t read that kind of stuff” as well as being an exciting adventure for those who do.
Henry Melton, award winning author (2008 Darrell Award for Best Midsouth Novel, Emperor Dad and 2009 Eleanor Cameron Golden Duck Award for Lighter Than Air) is often on the road with his wife Mary Ann, a nature photographer. From the Redwood forests to Death Valley to the Great Lakes to Delaware swamps to the African bush, scenes out the windshield become locales for his tales. He is frequently captivated by the places he visits, and that has inspired this series of novels. Henry’s short fiction has been published in many magazines and anthologies, most frequently in Analog.