Embark on a Gripping Journey: "The Last Days of the Captain" by Kate WilhelmPrepare to be captivated by the enthralling narrative of "The Last Days of the Captain" by acclaimed author Kate Wilhelm. This gripping novel takes readers on a journey of mystery, intrigue, and profound introspection as they explore the complexities of the human psyche and the enigmatic world of the sea.Unraveling the Mystery of the Captain's Final DaysIn "The Last Days of the Captain," Kate Wilhelm masterfully we...

With a twisted tale of greed by masterful writer Kate Wilhelm, Fiction River Special Edition: Crime covers the entire gamut of the mystery genre—cozy to noir. New York Times bestselling author Julie Hyzy joins Edgar Award-winner Doug Allyn and several others to create one of the strongest (and most diverse) anthologies of the season.“Fiction River: Crime edited by Kristine Kathryn Rusch leads off with strong new tales by two familiar EQMM contributors: Doug Allyn with a gangster wh...

A follow-up to the original groundbreaking collection, Again, Dangerous Visions features forty-six short stories from giants of the science fiction genre.Grand Master of the Science Fiction Writers of America and winner of countless awards—including the Hugo, Nebula, Edgar Allan Poe, and Bram Stoker—Harlan Ellison proved once more that he was both unpredictable and irrepressible in this second collection of innovative science fiction. Again, Dangerous ...

The Last Days of the Captain by Kate Wilhelm is a gripping exploration of human nature set against the backdrop of space. This science fiction novel delves into the psychological and emotional turmoil of its characters, revealing their innermost fears and desires as they navigate a high-stakes situation in the vastness of space.The story centers around the final mission of a space captain who, as his days in command come to an end, must confront the consequences of...

The Greatest Collection of all Time: Novelas Cortas by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón and The Last Days of the Captain by Kate WilhelmImmerse yourself in an unparalleled literary experience with this captivating eBook combo, featuring Novelas Cortas by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón and The Last Days of the Captain by Kate Wilhelm.Book 1: Novelas Cortas by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón:Enter the world of 19th-century Spain through the vivid storyte...

“Wilhelm really knows students and knows how to teach them to craft a professional story.”—The OregonianPart memoir, part writing manual, Storyteller is an affectionate account of how the Clarion Writers’ Workshop began, what Kate Wilhelm learned, and how she passed a love of the written word on to generations of writers. Includes writing exercises and advice. A Hugo and Locus award winner.

Winner of the Philip K. Dick Award: Nineteen stories of power and humanity from a science fiction master with otherworldly talentIn a small house in the desert, a chimp named Rachel watches Tarzan on TV. Although her body is an ape's, her mind is something different—a hybrid between those of a chimpanzee and a young girl. When his wife and child died, the doctor who created Rachel implanted his daughter's brain into that of the chimp. Rachel remembers the jungle; sh...

OPERATION VANISHED:The plane is down somewhere off the North Carolina coast. No sign of wreckage or of survivors can be spotted. A group of this country's leading biochemists (including the brilliant, beautiful Dr. Stella Thayer) were aboard the flight. Consequently, sabotage cannot be ruled out as a cause of the disaster.That is the official report...The top-secret settlement - a fully functioning subterranean colony - is hidden somewhere in the Rocky Moun...

Chaos has descended on the Valducci family. Gina Valducci’s grandmother, mentor, and founder of the family’s thriving nursery business, has died. Her death sets off a string of seemingly unrelated events, including two horrific murders. Gina’s colleague, Jeff, stands out as an obvious suspect, with plenty of motivation, opportunity, and means. In her most unusual and complex case yet, Barbara Holloway accepts Jeff as her reluctant client. But, to defend him, she must first discover how a s...

An Appalachian community attempts to survive after the apocalypse in this award-winning classic, "the best novel about cloning written to date" ( Locus ).Before becoming one of today's most intriguing and innovative mystery writers, Kate Wilhelm was a leading writer of science fiction, acclaimed for classics like The Infinity Box and The Clewiston Test.Now one of her most famous novels returns to ...

In their only book collaboration, two of science fictions most beloved, award-winning, married writers tackle the same science fiction story premise to get two incredibly different results, and reminisce about the writing process and their lives together. Plus, poetry!

In Kate Wilhelm's latest crime novel, a small Oregon town is rocked by a wheels-within-wheels case of art, fraud, and murder.Silver Bay, Oregon, a small coastal resort town with nearly a thousand residents, is home to three generations of women: Marnie, the long-widowed owner of a small gift shop; Van, her granddaughter, who is about to graduate medical school; and Stef, mercurial, difficult, and a brilliant artist who refuses to sell her work.When Stef disco...