Dallas W. Thompson brings a unique blend of technical expertise and entrepreneurial vision to contemporary science fiction. Born in Bakersfield, California, to descendants of the "Grapes of Wrath" generation, Thompson learned the value of hard work early, hand-picking cotton and potatoes while working for lunch money in high school. While serving on active duty with the United States Air Force in the Joint Chiefs of Staff-Far East Cryptography division, Thompson completed his bachelor's degree by attending simultaneously both University of Hawaii and Chaminade University of Honolulu in just 15 months. His military cryptography background provides the technical foundation for the consciousness architecture concepts central to his ZERO POINT trilogy. He earned his MBA with distinction from the University of Phoenix in one year, followed by a Master of Arts in Education from Chapman University in nine months. Thompson's diverse career demonstrates remarkable entrepreneurial success. As Staff Accountant with Union Oil Company, he gained knowledge of energy systems that inform the zero-point energy concepts in his novels.

He built and operated California's highest volume Honda Motorcycle dealership in 1980, retiring at age 31. Reinventing himself as a licensed engineer/general contractor (CA #344256), he built a successful real estate development business before retiring again at age 45. Thompson spent a decade as both Science Instructor and High School Administrator, developing his ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible-a talent that distinguishes his approach to hard science fiction. The intersection of Thompson's military cryptography background, engineering expertise, and educational experience creates a unique perspective on consciousness evolution. His approach to science fiction reflects his conviction that the genre serves as preparation for possibilities that may be closer than we imagine. The Arthur C. Clarke and Peter Watts hybrid style that characterizes Thompson's work balances visionary optimism with unflinching examination of consciousness evolution's possibilities. Currently residing in Bakersfield, California, Thompson continues research into consciousness theory while completing the ZERO POINT trilogy.

The next book title is: CRITICAL MASS: THE YOUTUBE GENERATION'S ALIEN WAR.