006/150/2016 - A common subject in SF is exploring communication. Its plausible even likely, that first contact will not come with a handshake and a "How do you do?"
In this story the direct method is not the only aspect explored. There is the question of logic and individuality to be answered too.
I enjoyed this one, it had the feel of a 1950's classic science fiction, especially in the description of the aliens. That 50's sensibilities won out when it came to good-old human ingenuity to win the day.
http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?133997
http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?133997
Nature's Eldest Law by Alvaro Zinos-Amaro
007/150/2016 - This was another first contact story. A team of scientists are exploring a planet when they suddenly discover a grove of plant life that wasn't there before. These plants have an ability to enhance mental acuity.
It was a good story with believable characters and an ominous ending.
http://myaineko.blogspot.ca/p/home-page.html
http://myaineko.blogspot.ca/p/home-page.html
The Heat of Passion by Grey Rollins
008/150/2016 - One of my favourite genres the SF Mystery. Murder and cops in the future are a potent mix. This one also involved the implications of genetic modification which made for a fresh approach to solving a crime.
Well written with excellent dialog. Rollins is an author to watch.
http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?11629
http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?11629
Woundings by George Zebrowski
009/150/2016 - I think it's a post-apocalyptic story but, I really didn't get it. No. I couldn't even understand it. I'm pretty sure it was in English. I mean all the words were English ...
The Shores of Being by Dave Creek
010/150/2016 - Part X-files part first contact, but not really. There are alien artifacts in the woods, that's the X-files part.
Two alien races are at war and Earth is caught in the crossfire.
http://davecreek.net/Explore_Dave_Creeks_fictional_worlds/Home.html
http://davecreek.net/Explore_Dave_Creeks_fictional_worlds/Home.html
An Industrial Growth by David L Clements
011/150/2016 - Post-apocalyptic with nanotechnology run amok. A small team must confront a large concentration nano-machines hidden away in an abandoned industrial plant.
This was a well-realized story that I enjoyed it very much.
https://davecl.wordpress.com/
011/150/2016 - Post-apocalyptic with nanotechnology run amok. A small team must confront a large concentration nano-machines hidden away in an abandoned industrial plant.
This was a well-realized story that I enjoyed it very much.
https://davecl.wordpress.com/
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As a whole this issue was a solid read and a good start to 2016.
Onward.
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