Letter from the Editors
Dear Reader,
Genre can be a tricky thing to pin down--and most of the time, we see stories that mix multiple genres into one tale. In this issue, we were fortunate to have a wealth of submissions that showed off the fine art of creating a great genre combo.
For instance, we've got a supernatural story that is much more about love, coming of age, and self-discovery than magic and myth. We've also got a top-notch example of historical fiction that becomes even more engrossing because of its horror elements, then a far-future story with the heart of a high seas adventure, and finally a true crossover delight in which the author whips the ingredients of high fantasy and science fiction into a uniquely entertaining blend.
We hope you enjoy this issue's offerings:
"A River in the Desert" by LCW Allingham--A girl who grows up being trapped by others' expectations discovers a mysterious connection to her lost mother... and a forgotten truth.
"U-Boat Grim" by Eric Wampler--In World War II, a German U-Boat is carrying something even more terrifying than Nazis.
"Biofuels, Baby!" by C. M. Fields--When a space fuel researcher tries to do the right thing in an evil empire, her career takes her into uncharted territory.
"Beyond All Known Parameters" by Mike Morgan--The legend of a fallen metal hero is the only weapon a captured warrior has left to wield.
In our Editor's Corner, Associate Editor Bonnie Ramthun shares the horrifying tale "The Little Hitchhiker" --read it if you dare!
Finally, we offer our sincere thanks to our cover artist for this issue: Brian Malachy Quinn with "The Cult of the Orb."
Thanks for reading,
Lesley, Nikki, Grayson, and the Electric Spec Team
