Phantom Sense and Other Stories

By Mark Niemann-Ross and Richard A Lovett

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H8FLLLVC
• ISBN13: 9798234078261
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Mark Niemann-Ross
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"