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Techno-Noir
A Zumaya Anthology, edited by Eva Batonne and Jeffrey Marks
Zumaya Publications
Reviewed by: Natalie R. Collins
With Techno-Noir, an anthology from Zumaya Publications, we are once again given proof that small publishers using POD technology are putting out quality work that the majority of readers are missing. If you are a fan of short stories, with a technology/mystery slant, this is the anthology for you.
The eighteen stories in this collection all have the common theme of technology running through them. When I agreed to read and review this book, I wasn't exactly sure what they meant, and have to admit I was a little bit doubtful about whether or not it would appeal to me. I was wrong. It is an entertaining, fast-paced read, featuring the work of some extremely talented writers.
Of course, like everyone does, I picked some favorites. One of these was "Suicide Notes" by Nick Andreychuk. Tightly written, with intriguing characters, this story jumped out at me and I wished it was a lot, lot longer. Also a standout was "Batty" by H. Robert Perry, with a unique premise and a real "noir" feel to it. Another favorite was "A Winter's Tale," by Libby Fischer Hellman, which was both intriguing, humorous, and which spotlighted the dangers--and convenience--of the Internet.
This is, for a the most part, a fast-pace, intriguing anthology, and it is very well-edited. It also whetted my appetite for some new authors I had not previously read, and I look forward to finding--and reading--more of their work.
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