Library Journal
This is an interesting anthology in both its theme and its purpose. To emphasize that violence is not the only option in conflict resolution, Shiner challenged the contributing authors to create short stories with nonviolent resolutions to their conflicts. The results vary from a futuristic Tibetan culture threatened by aliens to an insecure bibliophile who finds security in bugs to a CEO confronted by the results of his own greedy ambition. The nonviolent resolutions are not preachy; the theme is expressed primarily through Shiner's introduction and the afterword describing peace organizations. Since Shiner's portion of the proceeds will benefit Greenpeace, he has created a fund raiser as well as a fine collection of short stories by rela tively new writers.-- Martin J. Hudacs, Solanco H.S., Quarryville, Pa.