Analog Science Fiction and Fact, Volume 132, Issue 7 & 8, July-August 2012

by Stanley Schmidt (Editor), Richard A. Lovett

July-August 2012. Cover art by Vincent Di Fate illustrating "Nightfall on the Peak of Eternal Light" by Richard A. Lovett and William Gleason. "The Conquest of the Air" by Rob Chilson; "Sam Below Par" by Ben Bova; "Donner Summit" by Harry Turtledove; and many more stories. Stanley Schmidt.

Genres: Fiction, Science Fiction

196 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 20, 2012

About the author

Stanley Schmidt is an American science fiction author. Between 1978 and 2012 he served as editor of Analog Science Fiction and Fact magazine.

Reviews

[John Oswalt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A much better than average issue. The 3 novelettes especially were good.

[Staci Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I was young I read from my parents Readers Digest magazines, I loved the randomness. I could read a true story of a bear attack on a desolate mountain ravine then turn a page and delve into a few pages of political intrigue. I was hooked. I've missed those days. Not sure why I did it, but I moved away from magazines and started 'chapter' books; I guess it was me trying to look like a grown up with a big hefty book in my hand, I was 10. My early days of full length novels eventually led me to a place where I've become overly picky about authors and genres. It started with adventure stories dealing with nature, especially westerns and Louis Lamour. I moved on to mystery and paranormal with authors Margaret Truman and Whitley Strieber, and dabbled a bit in autobiographies, didn't last long. I seemed to be reading a little of everything. I loved it. I don't remember my age when I happened upon a used paperback titled, The Shining; I quickly became a Stephen King fan. Then it was Michael Chricton's Andromeda Strain and Isaac Asimov's I Robot these authors seemed to improve my grades in science, too funny. Other genres came and went quickly but I always returned to horror and sci fiction. Still to this day unless it is a classic I will be scouting out book stores for those favorite genres. So, to put an end to this very self indulgent 'review' - I will finish by sharing a moment with you. Just recently while roaming a book store and drinking my iced tea I happened upon a magazine that was similar in size and thickness of my long lost Readers Digest. The cover was spectacular; I picked up the copy and quickly thumbed through to find that it contained short science fiction stories; I felt like it was compiled just for me. So I am back to reading some great quick reads even though I'm a half century old and as mature as I am going to get. This is a 5 star review because this magazine is filled with stories that are ALL worth reading, not just the one deserving of the cover. Good job Analog, you have a new fan.

[Sorin Craciun · Rating 3 out of 5]

This issue have 2 novellas, 3 novelletes and 4 short stories:

Novellas:
Nightfall on the Peak of Eternal Light by Richard A. Lovett & William Gleason ***
The Conquest of the Air by Rob Chilson ***

Novelettes:
Sam Below Par by Ben Bova ***1/2
The Mutant Stag at the Horn Creek: by Sarah K. Castle ***
To Save Man by H. G. Stratmann ****

Short Stoires:
The Song of Uullioll by Gray Rinehart ***
The North Revena Ladies Literary Society by Catherine Shaffer **1/2
Red Rover, Red Rover by Howard V. Hendrix ** 1/2
Zeitgeist, Inc. by Carl Frederick **

[Hattie M]

I'm done. I didn't finish it, but I'm done. I've only liked two of the stories so far, and I have more than enough to read to keep going with something I'm not enjoying. It's probably just this issuej.