'We've found something here, something game-changing...' The explosion at the International Space Station (ISS) forever changed the direction of inventor Tamarind Chase's life. His life mission was to mine asteroids, but when the accident triggers an expanding debris field it strands the scientists at Moonbase Verity including the friend that once saved his life. He must find a way to rescue them and empower the secret they have discovered. 'Impact' is the first book in The Pan Nationals series about a group of leaders trained to solve intractable world problems. But what happens when the problems come from beyond our world? Mark D. Owen grew up in Portland, Oregon, consuming science fiction. He completed degrees in Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University and a Masters in Advanced Manufacturing Technology at the University of Limerick, Ireland. After a full career as an engineer, educator, inventor, and entrepreneur, Mark returned to his science fiction roots as an author. When he isn't traveling or hiking with his wife, Anne, he enjoys woodworking and writing in Beaverton, Oregon. Impact is his first novel.