A collection of some of the best original science fiction and fantasy short fiction published on Tor.com in 2019.Includes stories by:Elizabeth BearSiobhan CarrollJohn ChuGreg EganKathleen Ann GoonanS. L. HuangCarole JohnstoneKJ KabzaErinn L. KemperMary Robinette KowalRich LarsonM. Evan MacGriogirSeanan McGuireLis MitchellMimi MondalAnnalee NewitzSi...

Euthyphro/Apology/Crito/Phaedo'Nothing can harm a good man either in life or after death'The trial and condemnation of Socrates on charges of heresy and corrupting young minds is a defining moment in the history of classical Athens. In tracing these events through four dialogues, Plato also developed his own philosophy of a life guided by self-responsibility. Euthyphro finds Socrates outside the court-house, debating the nature of piety, while the ...

Author is a part-time bookseller at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, KY.Well known local raconteur, great reader.First book of stories by much acclaimed writer.Huge community support among science fiction writers and readers and also in Kentucky.Readers have been waiting ten years for this book since his knock-out story "The Voluntary State" was published to vast acclaim. His unique vision of the world, beginning in his home state of Kentucky, and going...

A hero rises from the ranks of slaves!The genasi control almost all of Calimshan for their djinn overlords—all but a few outposts like the floating Island of the Free, where escaped slaves from Calimport’s coliseum run their own brutal games. There, Cephas, a genasi with no memories of his past has spent his entire life fighting But one day a circus of misfits, lead by the crowlike Corvus Nightfeather appear and free Cephas—and for the first time Cephas can harness his inborn power...

These Prisoning Hills is a post-apocalyptic Appalachian "weird fiction" novella by Hugo and Nebula Award nominee Christopher Rowe."Haunting and heartfelt, violent and vibrant."—Alix E. HarrowDeallocate all implications,Fortran harrows all the nations.In a long-ago war, the all-powerful A.I. ruler of the Voluntary State of Tennessee—Athena Parthenus, Queen of Reason—invaded and decimated the American Southeast. Possessi...

The Navigating Fox is a fantastical fable of "knowledgeable creatures", in the vein of Brian Jacques's Redwall series but for adults, by Hugo and Nebula Award finalist Christopher Rowe"Half fable, half caper, and a pure joy to read."—Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night"There's nothing like it; you have to read it." —Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of The Once and Fut...

A dog detective is hired by a female human to investigate a murder that she committed. But of course, all is not as it seems in this strange, mysterious world rendered wonderfully by speculative fiction author Christopher Rowe.Knowledgeable Creatures is a Tor.com Original short story not to be missed.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Jack of Coins, by Christopher Rowe, is about a strange, amnesiac man who is befriended by a rebellious group of teenagers living in a repressive city.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

An Earth explorer in search of something new and strange in the up and out ends up traveling through space with a small god over millennia.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

In the first major YA steampunk anthology, fourteen top storytellers push the genre’s mix of sci-fi, fantasy, history, and adventure in fascinating new directions.Imagine an alternate universe where romance and technology reign. Where tinkerers and dreamers craft and re-craft a world of automatons, clockworks, calculating machines, and other marvels that never were. Here, fourteen masters of speculative fiction, including two graphic storytellers, embrace the steam...

Discover the Power of Purposeful ConnectionsImagine navigating the complexities of human relationships with grace and skill, transforming every interaction into an opportunity for personal and professional growth. "The Art of the Connect: Crafting Relationships with Care and Intention" is your comprehensive guide to becoming a maestro in the subtle symphony of social bonds.Begin your journey with a deep dive into the basics of human engagement, unraveling your motivations a...

Revive Time-Honoured Virtues with a Modern TwistAt a time when the world is rapidly evolving, the perennial quest for a meaningful and principled lifestyle has never been more relevant. Enter 21st Century Chivalry: A Guide to Timeless Gentleman's Elegance and Ethics, your comprehensive handbook to navigating the complexities of contemporary society with grace, dignity, and poise. This illuminating guide is not merely a book; it's a journey towards self-actualisation and societal co...