Gender bias, genetic bias, and ancient traditions combine for a society that leaves little room for personal preference, and no chance of forgiveness. Hariba, at the young age of 26, has seen her life and future shattered by her brother's illegal actions. Former comrades now find themselves locked in deadly combat and, as before, little appears entirely as it seems. Dislocated Fictions a column by Gabriel Chouinard Gabriel Chouinard's column is dedicated to exposing the risk-takers working in SF and fantasy. He calls them the Next Wave, in a nod to the obvious influences that the New Wave writers had upon them.
Fantasy is about life.
It is a come hither, go yon relationship at best. It is what makes us all a bit schizophrenic. Any story synopsis would hardly capture what makes them tick like Salvador Dali's watch. At the heart of this dark tale is ex-celebrity Alex Rossiter. Since Rossiter's career as a rock star fizzled out he's been determined to overcome his one-hit wonder status and make it big again.