Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
March 16, 2026

Issue of January 14, 2008

6 articles in this issue.


The Reluctant Fundamentalist: A Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review

Wendy Robards reviews "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" by Mohsin Hamid.

Wind Scorpions, Part 1 by Mel Trent — Cover story fiction fantasy

Crossing the deserts of Phoenix, the keening wind is the only constant. It shifts the sands and changes the landmarks; it swallows whole towns and uncovers things that should never have come to light. The heat of the day makes traveling nearly impossible, but now something stange, something unnatural, walks out of the night ...

Lichloved 79 by Alexandra Queen — Dark humor, fantasy

The Mounds of Scorpid Hominae. Scorpions have up to twelve eyes, but are not so gifted in social graces.

Easy, Easy Nachos by Sand Pilarski — Food

Getting ready for the big game? Just looking for a tasty snack to take the edge off winter? Try some delicious and trouble-free nachos!

Peek of the Week 125 by KK Brown — Photo art

KK Brown trims a banana tree and finds a surprise: a dove's nest!

Patterns in Blood 10 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

How do you stop yourself from looking at the revelation of the most horrible secret you've ever encountered in your life?

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