Phantom Sense and Other Stories
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Experience the cutting edge of Cybernetic Noir.
Phantom Sense and Other Stories delivers a series of narratives rooted in the Analog Science Fiction and Fact tradition, where every breakthrough carries a profound human cost.
In "Phantom Sense," Sgt. Kip McCorbin is a veteran of the CI-MEMS program. Equipped with a "sixth sense," Kip can perceive threats before they manifest. But he discovers that the military technology defining his existence also alienates him from his family. This Analytical Laboratory Award-winning story explores the psychological fallout of military science fiction in a world of near-future warfare.
The collection continues:
- "A Deadly Intent": The discovery of a frozen corpse leads to a mystery involving experimental, thermal-regulating nanotechnology.
- "NetPuppets": An exploration of the ethics of human-computer interfacing.
- "New Wineskins": Automation: good or bad?
Beyond the fiction, this volume includes "Phantom Science," a science-fact article detailing the real-world research behind cybernetic insects and neural implants, grounding the speculative thrills in verifiable fact.
Whether it's the tactical intensity of military tech or the quiet horror of a scientific enigma, these stories by Richard A. Lovett and Mark Niemann-Ross are essential reading for fans of technical accuracy and gripping, character-driven SF.
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About Mark Niemann-Ross
Mark Niemann-Ross is a Portland-based author whose writing career spans the imaginative reaches of hard science fiction and the deeply personal terrain of family memoir. He is best known for his award-winning speculative fiction, including the Analog Reader's Choice Award-winning novella Phantom Sense and the novel Stupid Machine—a unique murder mystery solved by a refrigerator.
Beyond his literary pursuits, Mark is a versatile professional and hobbyist. By day, he is a teacher for LinkedIn Learning, specializing in R programming and Raspberry Pi. He is a jazz bassist, an urban chicken rancher, and a dedicated "paddler of boats" with the Oregon Ocean Paddling Society. Known for his habit of giving compliments to strangers, Mark lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Janell, and continues to explore the intersection of technology, humanity, and the small, meaningful moments of daily life.
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