Download or read book Science Fiction Anthology 2017 written by Lori Butler and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're a fan of Dystopia, you've come to the right book. This collection has bleak visions of the future, intense military science fiction, several space adventures, stories set on Mars, alien abductions, grand, sweeping, Indiana Jones-styled epics, stories told from the perspectives of aliens, zombies, a dog and a snake. Enjoy reading about a space samurai, dragons, and mice-sized astronauts visiting Earth.

Download or read book The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2017 written by Leigh Bardugo and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2017 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of the best American science fiction and fantasy stories from 2016

Download or read book The Year s Best Science Fiction Vol 1 written by Jonathan Strahan and published by Gallery / Saga Press. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide and a must-have collection of the best short science fiction and speculative fiction of 2019, showcasing brilliant talent and examining the cultural moment we live in, compiled by award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan. With short works from some of the most lauded science fiction authors, as well as rising stars, this collection displays the top talent and the cutting-edge cultural moments that affect our lives, dreams, and stories. The list of authors is truly star-studded, including New York Times bestseller Ted Chiang (author of the short story that inspired the movie Arrival), N. K. Jemisin, Charlie Jane Anders, and many more incredible talents. An assemblage of future classics, this anthology is a must-read for anyone who enjoys the vast and exciting world of science fiction.

Download or read book The Sum of Us written by Juliet Marillier and published by Laksa Media Groups Inc.. This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest gift to us is caring. What would the world be like without someone to care for or to care with? Would love survive if we don't care? From the world of twenty-three science fiction and fantasy authors comes a world that can be funny, heartwarming, strange, or sad. Or not what we expect. Nominated – 2018 (Canadian SF&F) Aurora Award Shortlist (anthology/Best Related Work) 2018 Alberta Book Publishing Award Shortlist (Best Speculative Fiction) Finalist One story selected for Best of British Science Fiction 2017 (ed. by Donna Scott) One story selected for Best Indie Speculative Fiction, Vol. 1 (Bards & Sages Publishing) Five stories on Tangent Online Recommended Reading List 2017 One story nominated – 2018 (Canadian SF&F) Aurora Award Short Fiction Finalist One story – 2018 WSFA Small Press Award Finalist One story nominated – 2018 Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic Short Fiction Shortlist Three stories – 2018 Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic Short Fiction Longlist How can a henchman keep up with a mischievous retired supervillain? Can a dog help a hockey player score again? Will an odd couple with a zany sense of adventure and diminished capabilities survive an earthquake? Where does a stray cat go to find love every night? What secret does a pious monk have with a cargo of sleeping human? Will terrorism in space take out a young apprentice and a blind welder? What does an oracle tell a lover about her final days? Can a "heart of gold" prevent a soldier from crossing the enemy line with the governor's children? These, and many more. Featuring Original Stories by Colleen Anderson, Charlotte Ashley, Brenda Cooper, Ian Creasey, A.M. Dellamonica, Bev Geddes, Claire Humphrey, Sandra Kasturi, Tyler Keevil, Juliet Marillier, Matt Moore, Heather Osborne, Nisi Shawl, Alex Shvartsman, Karina Sumner-Smith, Kate Story, Amanda Sun, Hayden Trenholm, James Van Pelt, Liz Westbrook-Trenholm, Edward Willett, Christie Yant & Caroline M. Yoachim With Introduction by Dominik Parisien Edited by Susan Forest and Lucas K. Law Anthologies in this series (Strangers Among Us, The Sum of Us, Where the Stars Rise) have been recommended by Publishers Weekly, Booklist (American Library Association), Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, School Library Journal, Locus, Foreword Reviews, and Quill & Quire. REVIEWS for THE SUM OF US “A strong collection . . . make it worth reading.” –Publishers Weekly “Definitely consider buying a copy, if not for yourself, then for someone who is serving as a caretaker. At the very least, it should make us all appreciate caretakers for all they do.” –Lightspeed Magazine “Thought provoking page-turners.” –Tangent “These stories take a broad exploration of what care can mean . . .” —Speculating Canada (Derek Newman-Stille)

Download or read book The Starry Rift written by Sharyn November and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-07-30 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of sixteen science fiction short stories includes contributions by Kelly Link, Neil Gaiman, Garth Nix, and Scott Westerfeld, and covers such topics as space exploration, corporate politics, and cloning.

Download or read book You Human written by Stephen King and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-28 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology of dark science fiction

Download or read book The Year s Best Science Fiction Thirty Fifth Annual Collection written by Gardner Dozois and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents some of the best science fiction short stories written in 2017.

Download or read book Far Out Futures written by Drew D. Lenhart and published by SnowyWorks LLC. This book was released on 2023-12-20 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales from a far out future! Read three science fiction tales set in space. Daring escapes, investigations and pursuits! Featuring Caspian Porter, The Investigator, and Gritt Grimstone. Enjoy black and white sci-fi adventures from SnowyWorks.

Download or read book The Year s Best Science Fiction Vol 2 written by Jonathan Strahan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most celebrated science fiction short story editor of our time, multi-award-winning editor and Locus Magazine critic Jonathan Strahan presents the definitive collection of best short science fiction of 2020. With short works from some of the most lauded science fiction authors, as well as rising stars, this science fiction collection displays the top talent and cutting-edge cultural moments that affect our lives, dreams, and stories. These brilliant authors examine the way we live now, our hopes, and struggles, all through the lens of the future. An assemblage of future classics, this star-studded anthology is a must-read for anyone who enjoys the vast and exciting world of science fiction.

Download or read book The New Space Opera written by Gardner Dozois and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Dynamic and exciting, THE NEW SPACE OPERA is...an essential roadmap to the cutting edge of SF today...” — Charles Stross “One of the best anthologies ever assembled by this most prolific of science fiction editors....” — Joe Haldeman “Highly recommended!” — Greg Bear “...Dozois and Strahan bring together some of the finest writers in the field...” — Vernor Vinge “This anthology is a reminder of why science fiction captured the hearts and minds of generations of generations of readers.” — Orson Scott Card “In sheer breathtaking, mind-expanding scope, this collection ... delivers hours of exhilarating reading.” — Booklist

Download or read book The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year Volume Thirteen written by Jonathan Strahan and published by Solaris. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The finest short science fiction and fantasy, from the master anthologist A librarian helps a desperate student find the door into a book; Sir Thomas Moore’s head is stolen and a messy rescue ensues; a mother sells a piece of her memory so her daughter can afford an education. Science fiction is the story of what if and what comes next. It’s more playful, more inclusive and more entertaining than it has ever been before and as the world falls apart around us, it offers us a chance to understand how things could be better, or just how a great story can get us through another night. The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year: Volume Thirteen brings together the very best clashes between zombies and unicorns, robots and fairies, spaceships and more in a definitive volume that takes us everywhere from the distant future and the moons of our own solar system, to one last visit to Earthsea... Featuring stories from Kelly Barnhill // Elizabeth Bear // Brooke Bolander // Zen Cho // P. Djèlí Clark // John Crowley // Andy Duncan // Jeffrey Ford // Daryl Gregory // Alix E. Harrow // Maria Dahvana Headley // Simone Heller // S. L. Huang // Dave Hutchinson // N. K. Jemisin // T. Kingfisher // Naomi Kritzer // Rich Larson // Ursula K. Le Guin // Yoon Ha Lee // Ken Liu // Carmen Maria Machado // Annalee Newitz // Garth Nix // Naomi Novik // S. Qiouyi Lu // Kelly Robson // Vandana Singh // Tade Thompson // Alyssa Wong

Download or read book The New Space Opera 2 written by Gardner Dozois and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-06-23 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the most beloved names in science fiction spin all-new tales of interstellar adventure and wonder Neal Asher John Barnes Cory Doctorow John Kessel Jay Lake John Meaney Elizabeth Moon Garth Nix Mike Resnick Justina Robson Kristine Kathryn Rusch John Scalzi Bruce Sterling Peter Watts Sean Williams Tad Williams Bill Willingham Robert Charles Wilson John C. Wright

Download or read book Recognize Fascism written by Brandon O'Brien and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology of science fiction and fantasy stories about characters recognizing the fascism in their worlds and making the choice to fight it.

Download or read book This Gulf of Time and Stars written by Julie E. Czerneda and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in bestselling author Julie E. Czerneda's hard science fiction Reunification trilogy, the thrilling conclusion to the award-winning Clan Chronicles To save their world, the most powerful of the Om’ray left their homes. They left behind all memory of their past. Calling themselves the Clan, they settled among Humanity, hiding in plain sight, using their ability to slip past normal space to travel where they wished, using their ability to control minds to ensure their place and security. They are no longer hidden. For the Clan face a crisis. Their reproduction is tied to individual power, and their latest generation of females, Choosers, are too strong to safely mate. Their attempt to force others to help failed until Sira di Sarc, their leader and the most powerful of their kind, successfully Joined with a human, Jason Morgan, starship captain and telepath. With Morgan, Sira forged the first peace between her kind and the Trade Pact. But it is a peace about to shatter. Those the Clan have controlled all these years will rise against them. Her people dying around her, war about to consume the Trade Pact, Sira will be left with only one choice. She must find the way back. And take the Clan home.

Download or read book The Gate to Futures Past written by Julie Czerneda and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A novel of the clan chronicles"--Cover.

Download or read book Cresting the Sun written by Brian C Hailes and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cresting the Sun is a science fiction and fantasy anthology compiling twelve award-winning short stories (with a taste of crime and horror mixed in). Each included tale has in recent years earned recognition from the esteemed L Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest judges, with adventures sure to rattle your bones, launch you beyond the stars, and carry you through space and time.Prepare yourself, hold on tight, and enjoy the ride!Stories Include:Roadblock, The Hubbard Drive, L.E.A.P., Sketch Artist, The Devil & Woody Harrelson, Half Z's, The Chaser's Prey, Overture to the Opera of the Blades, Uncoiling the Loop, The Artist's Model, Elvis,Baby Jesus & One UFO, Gone are the Light Wielders

Download or read book The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year written by Jonathan Strahan and published by Start Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The science fiction and fantasy fields continue to evolve, setting new marks with each passing year. For the sixth year in a row, master anthologist Jonathan Strahan has collected stories to captivate, entertain, and showcase the very best the genre has to offer. Critically acclaimed, and with a reputation for including award-winning speculative fiction, The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year is the only major “best of” anthology to collect both fantasy and science fiction under one cover. Jonathan Strahan has edited more than thirty anthologies and collections, including The Locus Awards (with Charles N. Brown), The New Space Opera (with Gardner Dozois), and Swords and Dark Magic: The New Sword and Sorcery.