Issue of April 16, 2012

Birds of A Lesser Paradise: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "Birds of a Lesser Paradise"

"We cannot detach ourselves from our biology or from the world in which we live." High praise for "Birds of a Lesser Paradise" by Megan Mayhew Bergman.

Healeon Balm by David Lignell — Cover story short science fiction

The results of his research where unbelievably hopeful ... but the secret of the success was too dangerous to fall into the wrong hands.

The Twinning 3 by Barbara Rendall — Novella culture China

Getting used to a new climate is a challenge, but cultural shock begins at the table...

Peek of the Week 345 by Tom Rendall — Photo art

Lotuses in pond of Peking University, China.

The Complex 20 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires mature content

Jerry, observing the banter and flirtation of Ben and Leonardo, wonders if the ritual that drained their powers also may have drained their wits ...

The World Is My Worry Bead by Anna Sykora — Short fiction disaster

Crazies are bound to destroy the world as we know it -- the apocalypse could be right around the corner ...

The Intense Intervention of Zoe Zombie by Beverly Pauley — Short fiction humor zombies

Some times a family has to provide "tough love" for their wayward child ... even in the perfect zombie world.

Getting His Wings by Mitchell Waldman — Short fiction relationships

Losing a friend is heart-breaking. Consolation only comes when you can accept the new horizon that friend must surely see ...

The Rescue by Chris Peterson — Short fiction rescue

Who is going to listen to a goofy kid's advice? Youth has its limitations, but fortunately, Julie's determination is not one of them ...