Heaven Sent Author:Peter Crowther (Editor) The 18 tales in this anthology collection provide a varied and illuminating look at angelic intervention. Whether they appear as divine messengers, spiritual protectors, or the wielders of heavenly justice or less-than-angelic meddlers, the immortals who figure in these stories manifest a full spectrum of vices and virtues. From a fa... more »ther's love that proves stronger than death, to an ethereal visit more frightening than reassuring, to some highly unlikely spiritual guides, here are stories that will fill you with wonder.
Contents:
Words and Feelings • essay by Peter Crowther
Introduction (Heaven Sent) • essay by Storm Constantine
Letting Go / short story by Ken Wisman
Wings / short story by James Lovegrove
Spirit Guides / short story by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
House Call / short story by Christopher Evans
The Big Sky [Newford] / novelette by Charles de Lint
Relief / short fiction by Jane Lindskold [as by Jane M. Lindskold]
Spiritual Dysfunction and Counterangelic Longings; or, Sariela: A Case Study in One Act / short fiction by Michael Bishop
Real Messengers / short story by John Brunner
The Visit / short story by Kathryn Ptacek
Part-Singing / short story by Nina Kiriki Hoffman
Gordy's A-Okay / (1991) • short story by Stephen Laws
The Realms of Glory / short story by Judith Moffett
Steam / novelette by Ian McDonald
Synandra / short story by Ed Gorman
After the Elephant Ballet / novelette by Gary A. Braunbeck