(SF) John Crawford lost his wife in a terrorist attack. He blames God, and envisions a biological weapon to stop people from believing in him. (3,494 words; Time: 11m)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average
"The Savior Virus," by Jack Skillingstead [bio] (edited by Sheila Williams), appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction issue 07|16, published on June 2, 2016 by Penny Publications.
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Pro: This is about how John's plan goes wrong (it seems to have reduced inhibitions) and how he opts for a more direct vengeance.
Con: No surprises in this story. Once we hear John voice the concept, we're sure that it'll be released and the results will be destructive.
One wonders how he tested this before he released it.
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Con: No surprises in this story. Once we hear John voice the concept, we're sure that it'll be released and the results will be destructive.
One wonders how he tested this before he released it.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 07|16)
Jack Skillingstead Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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