Mark Niemann-Ross

Experience the cutting edge of Cybernetic Noir. 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.