The Future Begins Here.
?Excellent stories. Showcases the vast spectrum of the speculative fiction genre.? -Library Journal
?Exceeded my expectations. Amazing.? -OnLineBookClub.com
?The gangbuster of science fiction short story collections. Outstanding.? -Midwest Book Review
Step into the future of science fiction and fantasy with twelve breakout new voices and three acclaimed authors pushing the boundaries of the genre. This award-winning anthology delivers unforgettable short stories that span time travel, first contact, magical realism, and reimagined fairy tales & folklore-all with moments of the humorous, the haunting, and the heroic.
Meet an AI taxi wrestling with ethics, a boy who won't plug in, a mother facing cosmic ruin, a scientist uncovering weaponized time-and yes, there are even monsters. Whether you crave the Miyazaki-style enchantment of Blackbird Stone, the robot noir of Kill Switch, or the existential loops of A World of Repetitions, there's something here to shake your sense of reality.
Perfect for fans of:
Blake Crouch, Martha Wells, Brandon Sanderson, Philip K. Dick, Michael Crichton, and Jeff VanderMeer.
Includes:
- 12 illustrated stories from emerging stars of speculative fiction
- 3 bonus stories by bestselling authors
- 3 articles on the craft and business of writing and illustrating from top creators
With unforgettable voices and world-class storytelling on every genre-defying page, the stories in Writers of the Future Volume 41 don't just imagine the future-they challenge everything we think we know about it.
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