Clifford D. Simak

Clifford D. Simak was a prolific science fiction writer during his life. He won numerous awards for his writing during his career, including three Hugo Awards and one Nebula Award. Simak was also made a SFWA Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, and the recipient of the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Horror Writers Association. Simak wrote for over fifty-five years and produced some iconic science fiction works. He was born on a farm in Wisconsin and went on to become the news editor of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. During this time, he would write science fiction in his spare time. Way Station takes place in the backwoods of Wisconsin where an ageless hermit is visited by aliens. Enoch is not like other humans as he never seems to age. The government has recently noticed this about him and they seek the truth about his existence. Enoch is a veteran of the American Civil War who has spent the time since operating a secret way station for aliens passing through Earth. His intergalactic guests gave him knowledge and immortality, but his gifts have made him more aware of humanity’s impending doom.