{"product_id":"l-ron-hubbard-presents-writers-of-the-future-volume-34-the-best-new-sci-fi-and-fantasy-short-stories-of-the-year-9781619865754","title":"L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 34: The Best New Sci Fi and Fantasy Short Stories of the Year by Hubbard, L. Ron","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWriters of the Future Vol 34: #1 Bestselling Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy Short Stories of the Year Paperback - April 10, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 24 Award-Winning Authors and Illustrators \u003cbr\u003e Accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003eOrson Scott Card, Brandon Sanderson, Jody Lynn Nye, Jerry Pournelle, Ciruelo\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEcho Chernik\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Edited by \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Farland\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Your search for something new and different in sci-fi and fantasy ends here. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Presenting this year's collection of fresh voices, fabulous worlds, and fantastic new characters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each year, the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests' blue-ribbon judges search the world to discover and introduce to you the very best new talent in sci-fi and fantasy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Created by \u003cstrong\u003eL. Ron Hubbard\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose commitment to helping new writers and artists gave rise to the annual Writers of the Future anthologies--a launching pad for writers and artists who are sure to command our attention for decades to come. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Writers of the Future, as a contest and as a book, remains the flagship of short fiction.\" \u003cstrong\u003e--Orson Scott Card\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The best new stories by new writers, anywhere.\" \u003cstrong\u003e--Larry Niven\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"These are the people who are going to be creating trends.\" \u003cstrong\u003e--Brandon Sanderson\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Science fiction as a genre has always looked to the future and the Writers of the Future looks to the future of science fiction.\" \u003cstrong\u003e--Kevin J. Anderson\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"See the best of the best culled for you, curated and selected in a single volume every year.\" \u003cstrong\u003e--Robert J. Sawyer\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWondrous and powerful tales from some of the world's best new writers: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTurnabout--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDjinn are famous for twisting your words so they don't really grant your wish, but two can play that game. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Smokeless and Scorching Fire--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDeacon is a government official, and he's afraid he'll stay that way if he can't break his conditioning. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Howler on the Sales Floor--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt's easy making sales when you can send images of despair into the hearts of your clients. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Minarets of An-Zabat--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAlder seeks the secrets of the Windcallers' magic, but his curiosity may destroy the people he loves. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Death Flyer--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJim Bellamy tries to save the life of a girl who died in the wreckage of a train ten years ago. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOdd and Ugly--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA tree giant takes in a housekeeper, but she has more secrets than either of them can handle. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMara's Shadow--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAn ancient myth might provide the key to curing a disease that threatens all of humanity. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lesson--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA lesson on philosophy in action turns into a deadly encounter. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Lies Beneath--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA powerful sorcerer has so disgraced himself, he is afraid of what his family will think should he ever die and meet them on the other side. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Face in the Box--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCara discovers a floating farm parked over her land, blocking the sunlight, and must confront the driver. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlee, My Pretty One--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn a world controlled by dragons and their henchmen, rock singer Josephine really only wants \"death to all collaborators.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIllusion--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEven a court wizard will struggle to fight off armies if his weapons pack no actual punch. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Bitter Thing--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou can put an end to something wondrous, but only at a cost. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiss Smokey--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLily's ability to shift shapes into a bear offers some strange challenges. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll Light and Darkness--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOn a far world, a nameless man meets a woman of ancient genetic stock, and when trouble follows in his wake, he must choose: her life or his humanity?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e L. Ron Hubbard, Brandon Sanderson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Galaxy Press (CA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/10\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781619865754\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/26\/2018","brand":"Galaxy Press (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44473054953625,"sku":"9781619865754","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_262e2839-fae6-43bc-9e28-2d61d3ebd67e.jpg?v=1724800026","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/l-ron-hubbard-presents-writers-of-the-future-volume-34-the-best-new-sci-fi-and-fantasy-short-stories-of-the-year-9781619865754","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}