Ann Stratton: 40 books

Dr. al-Zariki is on his way to the backside of nowhere to investigate claims that a living man has been found in an unknown tomb. It's impossible, but what's worse is that only Dr. al-Zariki can resolve the problem, and he is the last man alive who can.

A rotting tenement is not the best in housing, but it keeps the rain off and the wind out, more or less, and Simon thinks it would be a good place to stay. Unfortunately, it’s been invaded by teenagers…

The Raven Box is a puzzle box far older than the art form, and much, much older than any of the modern tribes, carved in six different styles. It’s in Walter Langstrom’s private museum, but there’s a thief who wants it and knows far more about it than he should.

Caro Skeen is an interesting woman, and so the only thing to do is strike up a conversation while standing in the coffee line. The conversation leads to another, and a long talk, and maybe a relationship.

Leaders shouldn’t act like spoiled children, but Yod is seriously thinking about turning them both over his knee. The fate of the world depends on their cooperation but they’d rather call each other names. He can build and create anything in the world, except for a lasting agreement between two spoiled boys. How will he find their common ground?

Xhavean’s the only sane man in the house, and that description is pretty questionable on the best of days. Today’s not the best of days. He has three civilians to get to shelter, but how can he get these people to safety when the world has been destroyed around him?

A king has many responsibilities, and not all of them are enjoyable. What would you rather do, fight for your country or babysit? Make up your mind, please.

Amanda Levinson and Sidar Nguyen are new in Little Port, and being the new people in a small town, it was inevitable they would meet: the lady in the lighthouse and the man from Oz. And then Amanda picks up the briefcase. Can she and Sidar forge a relationship that will help them survive the revelation of what the briefcase contains?

Jason Davies considers himself the head wrangler of his little community's sanctuary island, responsible for keeping his people happy, safe, and well. They're all settled in for the long winter, as prepared as they can be. The supply boat is due in any day now, but now there's an arctic...

Magda of Ferrin is on her way to Delta City to fill the marriage contract she made with Armin of Pothrin. She’s been looking forward to this for a long time. However, the Great River stands at flood, the weather is foul, everyone has to comment on her family situation, and Mother Ferrin herself is in Delta City to oversee the wedding. What else can go wrong? Magda’s about to find out.

Who are they? What are they? The souls of the long departed, or wicked manifestations of sin? Tales of ghosts and spectres have enthralled us since time began. From ghostly servants, spectral possession, a space-going ghostbuster, to Halloween horrors, wicked toads and missing children these...

Edited by Harvey Stanbrough. This collection is to honor the memory of SF Grand Master Jack Williamson, whose career spanned just under eight centuries. Humanoid, android, terraforming, Prime Directive, and genetic engineering are only a few of the original terms that sprang from Jack's wonderfully...