The stories in 'Specimen' are a unique exploration of science and the human heart; the place where physical reality collides with our spiritual and emotional lives. Stylistically varied and with settings that range from North Korea and Minsk to Vancouver and Gdansk, Kovalyova is daring and confident new voice in Canadian fiction.

Mamochka --The ecstasy of Edgar Alabaster -- The side effects -- GdanÌsk -- Specimen -- Peptide p -- Gonos -- The big one -- The blood keeper.