∙ 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.