Eric L. Harry (b. December 2, 1958) is an American novelist and lawyer. A graduate of Vanderbilt University (with a BA, an MBA, and a JD) Harry is the author of four novels: Arc Light, Society of the Mind, Protect and Defend, and Invasion. Born in Laurel, Mississippi, he now lives in Houston, Texas. December 2 is the 336th day (337th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... A novel is an extended work of written, narrative, prose fiction, usually in story form; the writer of a novel is a novelist. ... This article details the family of Cornelius Vanderbilt. ... Invasion is a military action consisting of troops entering a foreign land (a nation or territory, or part of that), often resulting in the invading power occupying the area, whether briefly or for a long period. ...