J Malcolm Patrick was raised on a healthy dose of science fiction. Everything from Star Trek to Star Wars, Stargate to Firefly, Space Above and Beyond to Farscape. During his spare time he enjoys reading many independently published fiction novels, from the Man of War series to The Lost Starship and Black Fleet to The Expanse. His ultimate goal with science fiction is to create endearing characters who are loyal to each other and whose bonds of friendship no adversity could ever break. When your friend is in trouble, there's no space too far, no wall too high, or obstacle too dangerous to save them.