Mary Doria Russell

Mary Doria Russell is an American author. Russell has become widely known for her two novels which explore one of science fiction's oldest concepts: first contact with aliens. In this framework she also explores the even older issue of how one can reconcile the idea of a benevolent deity with pain and evil in the world.

Unsourced

• One minute, she was in the State of Puerto Rico and the next minute, she was in the State of Persistent Vegetables.
  • The Sparrow, Ballentine Books, 1996, page 115