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Search - L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40: The Best New SF & Fantasy of the Year

L Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40 The Best New SF Fantasy of the Year
Author: Jodt Lynn Nye (Editor), L Ron Hubbard

Spine-tingling. Breathtaking. Mind-blowing. Experience these powerful new voices—vivid, visceral, and visionary—as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited possibilities. Open the Writers of the Future 40 and be carried away by stories—and illustrations—that will make you think, make you ... more »laugh, and make you see the world in ways you never imagined. Twelve captivating tales from the best new writers of the year as selected by Writers of the Future Contest judges, accompanied by three more from L. Ron Hubbard, Nancy Kress, S.M. Stirling. Each is accompanied by a full-color illustration. Plus Bonus Art and Writing Tips from Gregory Benford, Bob Eggleton, L. Ron Hubbard, Dean Wesley Smith

Contents:

The Edge of Where My Light Is Cast / short story by Sky McKinnon, art by Carina Zhang: When her owner goes missing, a digital housecat must become more than simulation to find her dearest companion through the virtual world.
Son, Spirit, Snake / short story by Jack Nash, art by Pedro N: No one came to his brother’s funeral. Not even the spirits. Étienne knew it was his fault.
Nonzero / short story by Tom Vandermolen, art by Jennifer Mellen: Man overboard is a nightmare scenario for any sailor, but Lieutenant Susan Guidry is also running out of air, and the nearest help is light years away.
*The Last Drop / short story by L. Ron Hubbard, L. Sprague de Camp, art by Chris Arias: Mac wanted to invent a cocktail to burn itself upon the pages of history, but this one had some unexpected side effects.
The Imagalisk / short story by Galen Westlake, art by Arthur Haywood: Dementia has landed Dan Kennedy in Graydon Manor, and what’s left of his life ahead seems dismal, but a pair of impossible visitors bring unexpected hope.
Life and Death and Love in the Bayou / short story by Stephannie Tallent, art by Ashley Cassaday: When a teenage swamp witch fears her mama will be killed, she utilizes her wits and the magic of the bayou, no matter the cost to her own soul.
Five Days Until Sunset / short story by Lance Robinson, art by Steve Bentley: Our exodus family awoke on the new world, a paradise inexplicably teeming with Earth life, the Promise fulfilled. But 154 of us are missing.
*Shaman Dreams / short story by S. M. Stirling, art by Dan dos Santos: Spirits were supposed to lurk beneath the Lake of Death, hungry and patient and hostile to all life.
The Wall Isn’t a Circle / short story by Rosalyn Robilliard, art by Guelly Rivera: A new app lets users see through the eyes of any human in history, but it’s not long before the secrets of the past catch up with the present.
Da-ko-ta / short story by Amir Agoora, art by Connor Chamberlain: In the shadows of Teddy Roosevelt’s wendigo hunt, a Native Americ*an boy resolves to turn the tables on his captors, setting his sights on the ultimate prey, America’s Great Chief.
Squiddy / short story by John Eric Schleicher, art by Tyler Vail: When squids from outer space take over, a punk-rock P.I. must crawl out of her own miserable existence to find her client’s daughter, and maybe a way out.
*Halo / short story by Nancy Kress, art by Lucas Durham: Another outbreak? This time it’s a virus with an eighty percent infection rate that affects personality changes…permanently.
Ashes to Ashes, Blood to Carbonfiber / short story by James Davies, art by May Zheng: Planet K2-18b is almost dead, humanity is enslaved, and it’s Rickard’s fault. Now in his twilight years, he’d give an arm and a leg for redemption. Literally.
Summer of Thirty Years / short story by Lisa Silverthorne, art by Gigi Hooper: What if magic could undo the unthinkable, and undo Death itself? Would you use it no matter the cost? What would you sacrifice for love?
Butter Side Down / short story by Kal M, art by Selena Meraki: Joe is a prospector tasked with exploring the cosmos on behalf of an all-powerful government. Breadna is a toaster. There have been weirder love stories, but that’s unlikely.

ISBN-13: 9781619867741
ISBN-10: 1619867745
Publication Date: 5/7/2024
Pages: 504
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Publisher: Galaxy Press
Book Type: Paperback
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