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Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 145, June 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTSIssue 145, June 2022FROM THE EDITOR– “Editorial: June 2022” by John Joseph AdamsSCIENCE FICTION– "The Crowning of the Lord Tazenket, Vulture God of the Eye, Part I" by S.G. Demciri– “One Basket" by C.C. Finlay– “Zen Solaris and the God-Child” by Arden Powell– “Scientists Confirm: There’s a Black Hole in the Center of Your Heart" by Jo MilesFANTASY– “Picnic, with Monster” by Susan Palwick– "The Crowning of the Lord Tazenket, Vulture God of the Eye, Part II" by S.G. Demciri– “Broken Record” by Stephen Graham Jones– “The Turnip, or, How the Whole World Was Brought to Peace” by P.H. LeeEXCERPTS– “In the Shadow of Lightning” by Brian McClellanNONFICTION– “Book Review: Light From Uncommon Stars, by Ryka Aoki” by Aigner Loren Wilson– “Book Review: Monsters Born and Made, by Tanvi Berwah” by Chris Kluwe– “Book Review: Dreams for a Broken World, Day & Meeropol, editors” by Arley SorgAUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS– “Author Spotlight: S.G. Demciri” by Laurel Amberdine– “Author Spotlight: Arden Powell" by Laurel Amberdine– “Author Spotlight: P.H. Lee” by Laurel AmberdineMISCELLANY– “Coming Attractions” by The Editors– “Stay Connected” by The Editors– “Subscriptions and Ebooks” by The Editors– “Support Us on Patreon, or How to Become a Dragonrider or Space Wizard” by The Editors– “About the Lightspeed Team” by The Editors– “Also Edited by John Joseph Adams” by The Editors© 2022 Lightspeed Magazine

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