Sandkings Author:George R. R. Martin A collection of short stories from George R. R. Martin. You should NOT read this book--if you don't like short stories--if you don't like science fiction--if you don't like elements of horror--if you don't like tiny 6-legged creatures: a space-traveling Inquisitor; a coming-of-age stone age fairy-tale with a twist; an end o... more »f the world sort of Poe story with a touch of Cthulu; a space-age story of unrequited love; the social scene on Baldur, ceremonies of the yaga-la-hai, everything you ever wanted to know about life on this rock, but were afraid to ask; a space-age story of unrequited love with prostitutes and mutants; a horror story of the world's most unusual pet.