Phantom Sense and Other Stories

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.