First, A Novel
“First” tells the riveting story of humanity’s first encounter with intelligent extraterrestrial life. Set in the year 2122, Earth’s scientists have unlocked the secret to faster-than-light space travel. This breakthrough leads to the selection of an international team of astronauts and scientists, who embark on an extraordinary mission aboard Endeavor, an older spacecraft retrofitted with the new FTL technology.
“First” presents a compelling portrayal of space travel, seamlessly integrating aspects of quantum physics, evolutionary biology, language decryption, and biochemistry. The story will captivate enthusiasts of interstellar travel and narratives centered on first contact, making it a must-read sci-fi fans.
About the Author
William Tyler
William Tyler is a multifaceted professional with a solid foundation in mathematics, electronics, and computer science from the University of Maryland, College Park. He also pursued studies in mathematics at the University of Maryland University College, and marketing at George Washington University.
After serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war, William transitioned to civilian life and a position at NASA’s Goddard Spaceflight Center.
William has always been at the forefront of technological innovation with roles such as electronics engineer at Computer Sciences Corporation, Vice President of Marketing at the CGI pioneer, Ramtek Corporation, and President & CEO at the search engine software company, Tippecanoe Systems.
Born in Louisville, Ky, William currently resides in North Bend, Oregon.
