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R. A. BRANICKY
Milky Way above a luminous horizon and its reflection

THE HORIZON IS YOURS

THE PATCH SERIES

PATCH: The Escape cover
PATCH: THE ESCAPE
PATCH: The Return cover
PATCH: THE RETURN
PATCH: The Entity cover
PATCH: THE ENTITY
PATCH: The Reckoning cover
PATCH: THE RECKONING

What began as months of conversations and experimentation with artificial intelligence evolved into a creative partnership. Through countless exchanges of ideas, characters emerged, stories took shape, and the PATCH universe was born.

Portrait of R. A. Branicky

About the Author

R. A. Branicky was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and served nearly 22 years in the United States Marine Corps, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. Following his military career, he transitioned into the field of information technology, where he continues to work for a major IT corporation. He currently resides in the New Orleans, Louisiana, area.

A lifelong technology enthusiast, Branicky has a passion for all things high-tech. Over the years, he has built hundreds of computers and enjoys exploring new technologies and their possibilities. An avid computer gamer, he has a particular fondness for combat flight simulators, where his interest in aviation, technology, and military history come together.

His fascination with artificial intelligence and emerging technologies eventually led him to explore creative writing, bringing his technical background and imagination together in the world of science fiction.