Issue of October 27, 2008

The Brass Verdict: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review

Wendy Robards reviews the book, "The Brass Verdict" by Michael Connelly.

A Towel and Me by Dan Mulhollen — Cover story short fiction humor

I suppose I should have been thankful for the holiday. Normally, people would have been driving to work, delivering supplies, and making all the noises that come with the start of the new day. Most of them would have wondered what this crazy woman was doing standing in the middle of a traffic circle wearing only a towel.

Faux Fangs 06: Snow Bats by Beverly Pauley — Fiction fantasy humor

The season changes, and snow covers the mountainside. When two hunters make camp on the mountain, will they find a vampire -- or a hero?

Some Day 04 by Lydia Manx — Fiction horror vampires mature content

Vampires in her bedroom, vampires in her garage -- Josie has absolutely had enough of vampires to last a lifetime, and it's only been today that she discovered that vampires are real. Still irritated by the loss of her favorite wooden spoon, she has no intention of going down without a fight ...

Peek of the Week 166 by Jon Renaut — Photo art

Biscuit rolls on her back and tempts the unwary to rub her belly.

The Clans of Ur by Sand Pilarski — Short fiction fantasy

A prologue to all the Aser stories. The lands of Ur, the seven Clans, and a creation story about the origins of birds and their gifts.