Astronauts and Heretics

Product Description

An ardent missionary beams to another galaxy--but finds his convictions and personality altered in transmission.

A bounty hunter pursues a replicant from out of history. This is not called termination. It is called “impeachment.”

Aliens invade a globally depressed Earth with a sinister weapon: A new line of curiously addictive consumer products.

Superheroes must control their powers. Or a shadowy government agency will do it for them.

Plus the Second Coming, with a special guest appearance by the Patron Saint of Television.

Welcome to seven adventures in space, time, and from under the floorboards.

These stories were previously published in Realms of Fantasy, Interzone, Rosebud, Science Fiction Age, and other respected venues.

"In ASTRONAUTS AND HERETICS, author Tom Marcinko takes us on science-fictional journeys that have the special knack of making us think, dread and laugh, often at the same time. From the dystopic possibilities of superhuman powers and a real-world return of Christ, to the comedic mashup of 'Seinfeld' with 'Deep Space Nine,' to a truly original tale about interstellar Catholic missionaries, Marcinko's collection is sure to engage your mind, funny bone, and heart."--Mark A. Rayner, author of MARVELLOUS HAIRY and THE AMADEUS NET.

“Witty and unflinching…sharp and entertaining…If you’re craving dark humor and a twist on Armageddon, ‘A Close Personal Relationship’ is the perfect fix."—Maggie Jamison, TANGENT ONLINE

"I had really weird dreams I don't remember last night after reading 'Whiter Teeth, Fresher Breath' before I went to bed. Nice work.  Seriously.  I think I read the majority of these in one form or another way back when … but the whole "collected works" thing really brings out the tone and humor(s) in them."--Hop Wechsler, co-author, THE HUMAN MUSEUM