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

Issue of September 1, 2008

9 articles in this issue.


Maus I and Maus II: Book Reviews by Wendy Robards — Book review

Wendy Robards reviews Art Spiegelman's graphic novels "Maus I" and "Maus II."

Howdy, Neighbor! by Barry Udoff — Cover story essay

It is a complex and demanding web of relationships, shadowed by dangerous connections and hidden pitfalls. We weave in and out of it, and half-jokingly name it "Civilization"...

Lichloved 88 by Alexandra Queen — Dark humor, fantasy

The Mounds of Scorpid Hominae. You can hit what isn't going to be there.

Review: Death Race (2008) by Alexandra Queen — Movie review

A film that is perfect for what it is: a vehicle for blowing up bad guys.

Peek of the Week 158 by Sand Pilarski — Photo art

Hot air balloonists test the propane burner in the darkness before dawn.

Patterns in Blood 41 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

The loathsome "Bobby" has words for Alanna, including the two "Vampire" and "minion." What on earth is he talking about?

My Summer Vacation, by Jack Runner (age 8) by Mel Trent — Short fiction

People go to memorial sites to remember the past, but for a secret psychic like Jack Runner, the past is quite visible and overwhelmingly present.

Obsession, Part 2 by Chas Wallace — Short fiction

In life, in personal relationships, every second counts. Often we don't believe that ... until it's too late.

The Aser Stories 65: Taking a Shot by Sand Pilarski — Short fiction fantasy

Aser and Margot are trying to figure out what to do with their tagalong Melody. The only problem is, Melody wants to figure this out for herself.

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