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June 21, 2022 In Fiction

The Clockwork Man by E. V. Odle

This most-early mention of a mechanically enhanced human presages the notion of the cyborg with the technology of time but a universal verity. Charming and clearly a product of the early 20 th century this is a delight to read and a revelation to comprehend.

June 15, 2022 In Fiction

Bread for the Bastards of Pizzofalcone by Maurizio de Giovanni

6th in the Bastards of Pizzofalcone series, this twisted tale of crime in the sunny port of Naples is filled with humor and pathos as well as plenty of shady characters, quirky cops and a taste of Neapolitan culture and cuisine.

June 13, 2022 In Fiction

Stories from the Attic by William Gay

Exemplifying the best of short fiction these stories and fragments, accompanied by biographical information of the most compelling sort will please fans of the author and convert those who have not already read his work.

May 23, 2022 In Fiction

Fourth Quadrant by W. Michael Gear

The post-apocalyptic outcome of an international banking failure thrusts the world into a violent struggle for existence and brings into question the meaning of what it is to “do the right thing”.