Embark on a Mind-Bending Journey Through Time and Space in this Stunning Sci-Fi Anthology
The twenty-first century has proven to be an era of unparalleled wonder and possibility, and Year's Best Science Fiction: Nineteenth Annual Collection continues to explore these exciting new frontiers with captivating results. This science fiction anthology brings together twenty-six imaginative tales from both masters of the form and brilliant new talents, each one taking readers on an unforgettable journey across the universe, into the depths of our souls, and to the very brink of tomorrow.
From Dan Simmons' relentlessly paced "On K2 with Kanakaredes," set in the near future where three climbers must scale the face of K2 with mysterious company, to Ken MacLeod's thought-provoking coming-of-age story "The Human Front," where life's details are just a bit off-kilter, to Alastair Reynolds' "Glacial," a spellbinding mystery sparked by a disturbing discovery on a distant planet, these science fiction short stories push the boundaries of the genre in thrilling new directions.
With insightful commentary from editor Gardner Dozois on the year's most significant events in science fiction and fantasy, as well as an extensive list of honorable mentions, Year's Best Science Fiction: Nineteenth Annual Collection is an indispensable resource for any science fiction fan. Discover the best that contemporary speculative fiction has to offer in this unparalleled sci-fi collection.