"A must read SF anthology"
This sixteen story collection of speculative fiction runs
the full gamut as some tales are pure outer space or
futuristic science fiction; others are alternate history;
some are fantasy with even a historical fantasy included,
and finally even private sleuth Zachary Johnson earns his
keep. Though the compilation includes several sub-genres,
the two common threads that run through the tales are a
dog is the star or a key player and that each contributor
provided a five bark story. The authors are some of the
top of the line and a few brought their normal brand into
the anthology. All the writers provided a superb entry
starring canines with fully developed personalities inside
exciting plots. Paraphrasing Groucho: "Outside a dog, a
book is man's best friend; inside a dog is to dark to
read" for that is the whimsical approach that turns that
turns SIRIUS THE DOG STAR into a treat for dog lovers. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted May 18, 2004
SummaryIn the tradition of DAW's Cat Fantastic series come sixteen
original tales set in future realms of time and space,
where man's best friend saves the day-with all the
abilities that animal lovers and science fiction and
fantasy readers attribute to them.
Includes stories by Tanya Huff, Julie E. Czerneda, Fiona
Patton, Michelle West, and more.
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