Test Signals
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A deformed researcher is drawn into a DNA piracy scheme. Should he donate his genes to benefit mankind, or battle a corporate monster for ownership of them?
“Test Signals” was the lead novella in Analog Science Fiction Science Fact, May 2008, the grandaddy of professional SF magazines.
Trade Reviews:
“Very good.” - SFRevu
“My favorite story in the issue... a mystery involving bioengineering and posthuman mutants.... A great story overall.” - SF Gospel
“The subject matter, the ethics of genetic exploitation, is a serious one and potentially quite interesting.” - IRoSF
“Bartell is a good writer, and the complexity of the idea is helped by the expert way in which he organizes his subject matter. He also shows a real talent for characters and, toward the end of the story, a better than average grasp of human nature.” - The Fix
“Interesting... I thought the setup for this story about the ownership of genetic characteristics (even arguable flaws, like the protagonist’s extra arms) very intriguing. ” - Richard R. Horton
“Engaging and disturbingly thought-provoking” - Analog
Reader reaction:
“I really enjoyed it... The story fully engaged me and left me wanting more. So congratulations on a job really well done!”
"Test Signals" was reprinted as ПРОВЕРОЧНЫЙ СИГНАЛ in the Russian SF magazine ELSI, which means "If". Russian readers had this to say:
“Very good... I liked the finale very much - it resonated with my soul... I respect people capable of a constructive approach to a problem.” (translated)
“It is a wonderful mix of computer and genetic affairs.” (translated)
“Very good and solid story.” (translated)
David Bartell
David Bartell is an award-winning science fiction author, futurist, and member of SFWA. He has sold numerous stories to professional magazines and anthologies. In 2011, he appeared in the Discovery Channel "Curiosity" episode, "Alien Invasion: Are We Ready?" with Michelle Rodriguez, Michio Kaku and others. The UK title was "When Aliens Attack". In 2012 he appeared in National Geographic's "Evacuate Earth", and its 2013-2014 spin-off "How to Survive the End of the World", for which he also consulted.His latest story takes place in Larry Niven's Known Space universe, in the anthology MAN-KZIN WARS XIII. If you are a fan of Niven, kzinti, or stasis boxes, check out "Zeno's Roulette".David has a degree in astrophysics, a masters certificate in project management, and is a manager in the high tech industry near Washington, D.C. He is a world traveler, scuba divemaster and father.
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