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Space City 6 is a collection of short stories from the weird to thewonderful, all with a Houston flair. We begin with the birth ofHouston in a mosquito--and alligator-people--infested swamp wherea mermaid is intent on stopping human encroachment. Fast forward tothe 1940's where we join a soldier and his new bride as theystruggle with the challenges of separation due to World War II. Wetake a funny and fantastical turn with a Louisiana transplant wholearns the hard way that jackalopes do exist. And they have apenchant for blood and hard liquor. And then we journey to a darkerside of the city as we find out what happens when an unstable womanwith a loaded gun wreaks havoc on an idyllic community. Follow us onanother twist as we explore the ins and outs of discrimination - allthe new professor wants is to fit in, but students and faculty shunher as readily as she shuns the light. What's a vampire to do?Finally, travel to the far future on a treasure hunt. The Houstontunnel systems are in ruin and a wealthy real estate tycoon wants torevitalize, but he soon discovers more than just real estate underthe rubble. This collection is a must for Houstonians who like toread about their hometown.