August 1995. Cover art by Stephen Gervais, illustrating the story “The Amber Room” by Ian Watson . Other stories in this issue: ”The Canterbury Path” by Rebecca Maines [as by Pamela D. Hodgson] ”Our Prayers Are with You” by Robert Reed ”Dry August” by Raymond Steiber ”The Seven Beds” by Eric C. Hartlep ”Aura” by Elizabeth Moon ”Miranda's Monster” by Mary A. Turzillo ”Abelard's Kiss” by Madeleine E. Robins ”A Birthday” by Esther M. Friesner FEATURES Editorial by Kristine Kathryn Rusch; “Books to Look For” (reviews) by Charles de Lint; “Life at Galactic Center” (science essay) by Gregory Benford