A neat little story about a future where other species are used as lab rats. A cautionary tale as we begin to mess around with DNA. ( )

Hellbender – Laurie R. King
3 stars
This kindle single is a fun, short, noir detective story with a 21st century science fiction twist. PI Mike Heller is just a bit different. He’s part of a very select community of genetically altered humans. Someone is causing ‘his’ people to disappear. It’s lightweight fiction, but Laurie King still manages to insert issues of scientific ethics and ‘human’ equality along with her recurring theme of governmental abuse of power.
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Lots of fun and very different from King's usual writing, but quite interesting. I love the way she manages to create a whole alternative reality within the bounds of such a short story! I wouldn't mind seeing more stories from this world. ( )