(Horror) When the narrator plays his guitar, people really listen. (2,988 words; Time: 09m)
Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended
"Miss Cruz," by James Sallis [bio] (edited by C.C. Finlay), appeared in Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction issue 03-04|17, published on March 1, 2017 by Spilogale Inc.
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Pro: It's an interesting concept: a guitar player who can exercise mind control, but who's frightened by his ability.
Con: There's no plot at all, and the first half really drags. Once he does figure out his power, it's so extravagant, the story pretty much has to end there.
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Con: There's no plot at all, and the first half really drags. Once he does figure out his power, it's so extravagant, the story pretty much has to end there.
Other Reviews: Search Web, Browse Review Sites (Issue 03-04|17)
James Sallis Info: Interviews, Websites, ISFDB, FreeSFOnline
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This is so scattered. The power comes out of nowhere and seems unrelated to playing or the titular guitar. Other than somehow obtaining "Miss Cruz" by rendering the previous owner brain dead.
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