Martian Concerns and Other Tales

                                                                                         

Five science fiction short stories.

Earth scientists rocket to Mars, bearing a secret plan for future Martians. But the Martians have plans of their own. 

  A devious AI runs amok. Mars's entire security apparatus can't pin it down. ∙ 

  Through startling revelations, a lovelorn man uncovers the root of his wife's troubles. ∙ 

  An old smartaleck Deadhead from Princeton University's maintenance garage harbours a top-secret story. ∙ 

  A struggling artist finds unusual allies: bums and a witch. ∙ 

  After 219 years, a warlock stumbles into his first love.