Issue of January 30, 2012

Swamplandia! : Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "Swamplandia!"

Wendy Robards reviews the book "Swamplandia!" by Karen Russell. Alligator wrestling? Ghosts? You may find them in this book.

Hero by Ronald Paxton — Cover story short fiction relationships

He wasn't seeking fame or fortune, but he hoped that how he lived his life would stand up to his reflection in the eyes of his son ...

Haywire: Hey, Yeah! by Bernie and Sand Pilarski — Movie review "Haywire"

Sand and Bernie go to see "Haywire," but only for the popcorn, not for the action, and certainly not for the woman. "What woman?" Bernie asks.

Peek of the Week 334 by Barry Kirwan — Photo art

Author Barry Kirwan communes with a white tiger in Casela National Park, Mauritius.

The Complex 9 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires mature content

Checklist: Moves faster than a human can track, has fangs, and wants blood. Can it really be a vampire?

End of the Ride 2 by Sam Gridley — Short fiction family relationships mature content

That lying, drunken, irresponsible crook -- wouldn't you think that instead of weeping, the family would be saying, "Good riddance"?