The Million-Dollar Wound by Dean Whitlock

While technically taking place in Bolivia, the feel of the setting oozes Vietnam. The U.S. has a draft in place, Continue reading →

The Crystal Spheres by David Brin

The Fermi paradox asks why, if aliens exist, they haven’t contacted us yet. While a vast number of explanations have Continue reading →

The Only Death in the City by C.J. Cherryh

In an unchanging city in the far future people have perfected remembering their past lives, to the extent that one Continue reading →

The Immortal by Jorge Luis Borges

I initially wanted to recommend this on the strength of Borges’ thoughts on immortality. I often find immortals dissatisfying in Continue reading →