Issue of February 28, 2011

The Last Brother: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "The Last Brother"

Wendy Robards reviews the novel, "The Last Brother," by Nathacha Appanah.

Lucky by Mel Trent — Cover story short fiction fantasy

Jack Runner has a talent that the government wants hidden. The drugs he must take and the computer inside his head pretty much take care of that. But he has another talent, too ... but no government can stop him from finding trouble.

Saigon: Le Rentree by Phillip Donnelly — Essay travel "Saigon"

Phillip Donnelly takes us on tour with him, to Ho Chi Minh City, also known as ... Saigon.

Peek of the Week 287 by Sand Pilarski — Photo art

Almond blossoms in Ripon, California, USA, 2011 crop.

Dinner With Henry 31: Down On the Roof by Bruce Memblatt — Serial fiction fantasy humor

Henry's mother is being interviewed by a therapist, who sees nothing out of the ordinary in treating a giant bug...

The Building 6 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

Oh, kids, you shouldn't play with matches, or sharp knives ... or angry vampires!