". . . Baker's fans will delight in this slight, bawdy and funny confection." —Publishers WeeklyIn nineteenth-century England, the women of Nell Gwynne's brothel—intellectual, elegant, refined, and ready to cater to every whim—work at an establishment that serves rich, powerful men. So close to the highest halls of power, they are also perfectly-placed spies for the Gentlemen's Speculative Society.But catering to the rich and power...

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Kage Baker's death in 2010 silenced one of the most distinctive, consistently engaging voices in contemporary fiction. A late starter, Baker published her first short stories in 1997, at the age of forty-five. From then until the end of her life, she wrote prolifically and well, leaving an astonishing body of work behind.The Best of Kage Baker is a treasure trove that gathers together twenty stories and novellas, eleven of which have never been collected anywhere. The volu...

“With each story, Baker effectively places her characters within the tides of history and emotion.” —Publishers WeeklyDo you want a jewel worn by Cleopatra, an original Shakespeare folio, or the combined genes of Socrates and Marilyn Monroe? Dr. Zeus can make your dreams come true.The Company, a powerful corporate entity in the twenty-fourth century, has discovered a nearly foolproof recipe for success: immortal employees and time travel. It specia...

**“Wise, sad, sometimes wildly funny—no Company fan will want to miss Baker’s rousing, astonishing conclusion.” —Kirkus ReviewsJuly 8, 2355 . . . the day the Silence falls, an event after which no time traveler has ever been able to venture . . . and from which no communications have ever come back to the past. Is it an immortal cyborg rebellion, as mortals within the Company fear? Or do the mortal masters of the Company exterminate the cyborgs they no longer need...

"Like a brisk October wind, these 13 stories blow clear and cold, bringing with them unusual landscapes, brilliant colors, multilayered shadows, and haunting characters. They challenge from the first page with insights and concepts sure to win inquiring, thoughtful, imaginative minds . . . Listen closely, and perhaps you will hear the collective sigh of delight from intelligent lovers of fantasy the world over. A book to savor." —Paula Luedtke, BooklistA s...

"Baker's characterizations are robust and detailed, as is her development of the historical setting . . . [Readers] will recognize in Baker a fantasist of considerable promise." —Publishers WeeklyThe Dr. Zeus Company, working from the twenty-fourth century, finds orphans in the past and makes them immortal, training them to preserve lost treasure, cultural artifacts, and extinct life forms for the future—and for profit. Mendoza is one of those orphans, rescued from...

"Kage Baker's stories and novels of the mysterious organization that controls time travel, The Company, have made her famous in SF. So has her talent for clever dialogue and pointed social commentary with a light touch. “Ms. Baker is the best thing to happen to modern science fiction since Connie Willis or Dan Simmons. She mixes adventure, history and societal concerns in just the right amount, creating an action-packed but thoughtful read.” —The Dallas Morning News

Nine-year-old Emma is lost at sea in a terrible storm. She awakens on a desolate island, frightened and lonely. Yet brave, quick-witted Emma will not be alone for long, as the ghost of a bellboy appears with the tragic tale of the Grand Wenlocke.More than a century ago, a brilliant inventor built a splendid Victorian resort, the Grand Wenlocke. The hotel was powered by a Difference Engine, a miraculous device that could slow down time (making your vacation just as long as you'd lik...

**“Aneccentric and often very funny fantasy . . . Baker piles on such delights for anyone who wants more from fantasy than an epic journey to battle evil.” —Denver Post"If you’ve liked Baker’s previous work, or even if you haven’t yet seen it, give this a shot . . . Fun, interesting, nicely characterized and clever.” —San Diego Union-Tribune**Before the Riders came to their remote valley the Yendri led a tranquil pastoral life. When the Riders conquered an...

**". . . Baker’s fans will delight in this slight, bawdy and funny confection." —Publishers WeeklyIn nineteenth-century England, the women of Nell Gwynne’s brothel—intellectual, elegant, refined, and ready to cater to every whim—work at an establishment that serves rich, powerful men. So close to the highest halls of power, they are also perfectly-placed spies for the Gentlemen’s Speculative Society.But catering to the rich and powerful is hard work, so ev...

**"Kage Baker is the greatest natural storyteller to enter the field since Poul Anderson." —Gardner DozoisIn the Company, you're either a God or a Pawn, but sometimes you have to be both. These eight stories, reprinted for the first time, delve further into the history and exploits of the Company and its operatives, including Mendoza, Lewis, and Alec. The book opens with the novella, To the Land Beyond the Sunset, starring Lewis and Mendoza, and involving...