Soshal Scientz

Soshal Scientz, the book title novella and centerpiece of
this collection, asks the controversial question: Did amateur
anthropologist M. Nimferd Brattlesh really discover the legendary
and probably mythological long-lost original aborigines of the
American Southwest or not? That outlandish question, and even
more outrageous variety of opinions on the subject, comprises the
ten-part exploration of this most embarrassing contemplation of
amateur anthropology's already crumbling history. Surrounding this
narrative are stories of an overlooked revision of the fi rst book of
Genesis, eccentric and absurd situations encountered by numerous
characters in search of some much-needed respite from the human
condition, and satires and/or parodies that cover some of the visual
and literary arts. Any reader seeking profound insights through fi ction
and varied tales of lives lived upward or downward is encouraged to
look elsewhere. Stories with titles such as Casseroles, Mrs. Probler's
Fesslem, Homer Kiam's Rubber Rat, Myrtle's Organic Birds, and
Woman With 3-Leg Dog should never be expected to convey any
insight or even a single clever sentence as a reward. Other than that,
what more needs to be said?