Triangulation 2004 : A Confluence of Speculative Fiction

This is the second issue of Triangulation -- a compilation of stories featuring the talent of people associated with Parsec, a Pittsburgh-based science fiction literary organization. The publication date coincides with the local science fiction conference, Confluence, which is hosted by Parsec. Courtesy of editor, Barbara Carlson:In this issue we have another story from Wen Spencer, a long-time Parsec member. This story gives you a possible futuristic view of what it means to be civilized. I found it thought-provoking and disturbing. It's in Wen's usual easy-to-read style that sucks you right into the character's mind. Speaking of minds, "The Down Elevator" is a disturbing trip into the dark recesses of a mouse-infested mind. This story pushes the envelope just a tad and deals with a couple uncomfortable issues. We have a footrace on the moon, tiny ships racing to refuel big ships, a big ship that ran out of fuel, and war maneuvers on an alien planet. We have very hard liquor, how to win at roulette, a modern-day Cassandra, and a latter-day Walter Mitty. We have an alien invasion, discovery of a new life form, and a piece about a possible future on the War on Drugs. And don't forget tasting sand. We have that, too.Carlson, Barbara is the author of 'Triangulation 2004 : A Confluence of Speculative Fiction', published 2004 under ISBN 9780974323114 and ISBN 097432311X.