{"product_id":"2940046377910","title":"Space City 6: Houston Stories from the Weird to the Wonderful","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpace City 6 is a collection of short stories from the weird to the wonderful, all with a Houston flair. We begin with the birth of Houston in a mosquito—and alligator-people—infested swamp where a mermaid is intent on stopping human encroachment. Fast forward to the 1940’s where we join a soldier and his new bride as they struggle with the challenges of separation due to World War II. We take a funny and fantastical turn with a Louisiana transplant who learns the hard way that jackalopes do exist. And they have a penchant for blood and hard liquor. And then we journey to a darker side of the city as we find out what happens when an unstable woman with a loaded gun wreaks havoc on an idyllic community. Follow us on another twist as we explore the ins and outs of discrimination – all the new professor wants is to fit in, but students and faculty shun her as readily as she shuns the light. What's a vampire to do? Finally, travel to the far future on a treasure hunt. The Houston tunnel systems are in ruin and a wealthy real estate tycoon wants to revitalize, but he soon discovers more than just real estate under the rubble. This collection is a must for Houstonians and others who love the city.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Mare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47108592500976,"sku":"2940046377910","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046377910_p0.jpg?v=1763691292","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046377910","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}