Science As Fiction #133

October 07, 2011

This episode was recorded when Science for the People was called Skeptically Speaking.

This week, we’re speaking to authors whose fiction appeals to the science lover. We’ll speak to astronomer Stuart Clark, about his novel The Sky’s Dark Labyrinth, the first of a trilogy examining pivotal moments in astronomy history. And we’re joined by biologist Jennifer Rohn, author of the novel The Honest Look, a thriller about integrity, passion and betrayal in pharmaceutical research.

Guests:

  • Stuart Clark
  • Jennifer Rohn
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Featured Books

Sky's Dark Labyrinth

Written by Stuart Clark

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The Honest Look

Written by Jennifer Rohn

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