Go to the family of Michael Chrichton. We were big fans of his work. For me at least, he served the perfect service of a science-fiction author in explaining difficult concepts to people and getting the scientists to think about the implications of new research.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/05/print/main4575403.shtml
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/05/print/main4575403.shtml