A Girl's Guide to Guns and Monsters

A Girl's Guide to Guns and Monsters

Author: Martin H. Greenberg

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2010-02-02

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1101184647

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Brilliant, original sci-fi and fantasy stories featuring brave and bold heroines Thirteen urban and paranormal tales of strong women, armed with weapons they are not afraid to use, as well as fists and feet of fury, who face monsters and bad guys-and are not above rescuing men in the process.


Zombiesque

Zombiesque

Author: Stephen L. Antczak

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2011-02-01

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1101477210

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From a tropical resort where visitors can become temporary zombies, to a newly-made zombie determined to protect those he loves, to a cheerleader who won't let death kick her off the team, to a zombie seeking revenge for the ancestors who died on an African slave ship-- Zombiesque invites readers to take a walk on the undead side in these tales from a zombie's point of view.


Boondocks Fantasy

Boondocks Fantasy

Author: Jean Rabe

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2011-01-04

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1101476699

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From vampires in the Appalachians and leprechauns in the Smokies to mermaids in the Mississippi and bloodthirsty trolls in an Alabama trailer park the South makes a unique setting for the 20 stories in this anthology of redneck vampires, werewolves, wizards, elves, and other creatures. Featuring original stories by Gene Wolfe, Timothy Zahn, Chris Pierson, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Steven Savile, Elizabeth A. Vaughan, Jay Lake, Anton Strout, and many more.


Love and Rockets

Love and Rockets

Author: Martin H. Greenberg

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2010-12-07

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1101476583

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Space...the final frontier. Or is it? Many say there's no frontier more forbidding than a romantic relationship between a man and a woman. But what if one's a human, and the other's an alien? Here is an original collection of space opera stories where authors take love (unrequited or not), on a spaceship, space station, or planetary colony, and add enough drama, confusion and mayhem to ensure that the path to true love-or short-term infatuation-is seldom free of obstacles.


The Dragon and the Stars

The Dragon and the Stars

Author: Derwin Mak

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2010-05-04

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1101187387

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An all-new anthology of Chinese culture-inspired science fiction This unique collection of science fiction tales demonstrates the diversity of the Chinese experience around the world, merging China's rich heritage with new traditions, offering North American readers an opportunity to discover these exciting writers.


Is Anybody Out There?

Is Anybody Out There?

Author: Nick Gevers

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2010-06-01

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1101434600

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Beyond our skies...and imaginations. Are we alone in the universe, and if not, who else-or what else-is out there? Here are thought-provoking stories that explore such questions as: Do intelligent species invariably destroy themselves by nuclear war or ecological collapse? Are the sentient aliens that do exist just too far away? Do they exist in forms beyond our comprehension? Are they among us, but undetectable? These are just some of the possibilities explored by a stellar lineup of contributors.


Steampunk'd

Steampunk'd

Author: Jean Rabe

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2010-11-02

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1101445165

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Steampunk can be defined as a subgenre of science fiction that is typically set in an anachronistic Victorian or quasi-Victorian setting, where steam power is prevalent. Consider the slogan: "What the past would look like if the future had come along earlier." The stories in this all-original anthology explore alternate timelines and have been set all over the world, running the gamut from science fiction to mystery to horror to a melding of these genres.


Blood Shot

Blood Shot

Author: Tanya Huff

Publisher: Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.

Published: 2020-05-15

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 162567497X

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Tanya Huff’s darkly thrilling Blood novels introduced readers to vampiric P.I. Victoria Nelson and her life amongst the paranormal. Here are some of Tanya’s best short stories featuring Vicki and other unforgettable characters from her world... In Quid Pro Quo, Vicki’s policeman lover, Mike, has been kidnapped by a man who wants her to turn him into a vampire. But she’s about to show him just how terrifying that can be... In Songs Sung Red, Vicki finds herself contending with a seductive and savage siren in a case that may lead her into the middle of a murder being investigated by Mike... Vicki tries to help a young woman being tormented by a malevolent jinn who is granting her wishes with some very deadly consequences in If Wishes Were... In No Matter Where You Go, Vicki finds herself in a lethal realm of nightmarish creatures when some reckless teens open a portal to another dimension—with no way of getting back... Blood Wrapped follows young wizard Tony Foster and vampire author Henry Fitzroy as they search for a missing little girl—and try to figure out just how to deal with Vicki’s upcoming birthday.... Sniping sisters Ashley and Brianna Bane uncover some strange goings on at their school when the walls start speaking—and Bri decides to test her wizarding skills against this unknown foe in After School Specials... And in See Me, Tony investigates when an elderly man is found dead in an alley with no identification, leading to a seriously awkward situation involving a lady of the night who may have designs on Tony’s boyfriend... Full of action, passion, heart, and humor, these short stories deliver all Tanya Huff’s fans have come to expect.