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This is Issue #75 of Salon Futura. Here are the contents:


  • Cover: Malcolm’s Grave Stone: Some fine Pictish stone carving

  • Once Was Willem: Mike Carey's latest novel is a big departure from his previous work, but very welcome in any case

  • When There Are Wolves Again: A new E J Swift novel is cause for excitement these days. How does the latest one stack up?

  • Carved in Stone: Ever wanted to write a story, or run a game, in the world of the Picts? This book has all of the worldbuilding that you need.

  • Emberclaw: L R Lam's gay dragon romance is up to its second installment.

  • These Burning Stars: Is science fiction dying? Hopefully not, and Bethany Jacobs is busily trying to keep it alive.

  • The War Between the Land and the Sea: The new Doctor Who spin-off series was shown over the holidays. Inevitably, Doctor Who fandom and the UK media hates it. Are they right?

  • The Lord of the Rings Re-Watched: It is almost 25 years since Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring hit movie screens. It wowed us then. Does the trilogy stand up to a re-watch?

  • Editorial – December 2025: In which Cheryl is not looking forward to 2026