Cat Rambo je autorkou, jejíž díla se často zabývají tématy lidské povahy a etiky v kontextu fantastických a vědeckofantastických světů. Její styl je známý svou pronikavostí a schopností vtáhnout čtenáře do složitých morálních dilemat. Prostřednictvím svých příběhů zkoumá hranice lidskosti a důsledky technologického pokroku. Rambo je také respektovanou pedagožkou, která se věnuje rozvoji talentu dalších spisovatelů žánru.
Eyes Like Sky And Coal And Moonlight brings together twenty-one stories from the extraordinary talent of fantasy author Cat Rambo. Here are tales from seaport city of Tabat, both before and after the sorcerous wars that destroyed the Old Continent. Here are alchemical explanations for failed blind dates. Here you'll find a dryad, the last great elephant, and an uneasy blur of humanity. Cat Rambo doesn't simply amaze and delight, she restores wonder to her readers with every page. You won't simply believe that pigs can fly, you'll question why you ever doubted the premise at all.
No one escapes their past as the crew of the You Sexy Thing attempts to navigate the hazards of opening a pop-up restaurant and the dangers of a wrathful pirate-king seeking vengeance in Cat Rambo's Devil's Gun. Life’s hard when you’re on the run from a vengeful pirate-king... When Niko and her crew find that the intergalactic Gate they're planning on escaping through is out of commission, they make the most of things, creating a pop-up restaurant to serve the dozens of other stranded ships. But when an archaeologist shows up claiming to be able to fix the problem, Niko smells something suspicious cooking. Nonetheless, they allow Farren to take them to an ancient site where they may be able to find the weapon that could stop Tubal Last before he can take his revenge. There, in one of the most dangerous places in the Known Universe, each of them will face ghosts from their past: Thorn attempts something desperate and highly illegal to regain his lost twin, Atlanta will have to cast aside her old role and find her new one, Dabry must confront memories of his lost daughter, and Niko is forced to find Petalia again, despite a promise not to seek them out. Meanwhile, You Sexy Thing continues to figure out what it wants from life—which may not be the same desire as Niko and the rest of the crew.
The story follows Persephone Aim as she navigates the complexities of her family's legacy while sorting through her grandmother's belongings. Amidst the clutter, she discovers a World War II magical artifact that has influenced her family's history. As her mother seeks to claim the artifact for herself, Persephone is confronted with a choice: cling to the past or leverage it to redefine her future. Themes of family, legacy, and the impact of history intertwine in this compelling novelette.
Convention edition. Steampunk fans will rejoice in the appearance of Altered America: Steampunk Stories, collecting Nebula and World Fantasy Award-nominated author Cat Rambo's steampunk fantasies, including "Clockwork Fairies," "Snakes on a A Train," and "Her Windowed Eyes, Her Chambered Heart," into a single book. Rambo's wry humor, precise and evocative descriptions, and ability to create a world with a few deft touches are showcased in these ten tales.
Farscape meets The Great British Bake Off in this fantastic space opera You Sexy Thing from former SFWA President, Cat Rambo. Just when they thought they were out... TwiceFar station is at the edge of the known universe, and that’s just how Niko Larson, former Admiral in the Grand Military of the Hive Mind, likes it. Retired and finally free of the continual war of conquest, Niko and the remnants of her former unit are content to spend the rest of their days working at the restaurant they built together, The Last Chance. But, some wars can’t ever be escaped, and unlike the Hive Mind, some enemies aren’t content to let old soldiers go. Niko and her crew are forced onto a sentient ship convinced that it is being stolen and must survive the machinations of a sadistic pirate king if they even hope to keep the dream of The Last Chance alive.
Set against a backdrop of mythical beasts and legendary gladiators, the story follows a young boy whose destiny is intertwined with a monumental revolution. As he navigates a world filled with danger and adventure, he must confront powerful forces and uncover the truth about his role in the unfolding epic. Themes of bravery, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom come to life in this gripping tale of heroism and transformation.
Set in the near future, And the Last Trump Shall Sound is prophetic warning about where we, as a nation, may be headed. A politically torn nation watches as the Republicans solidify their hold over the US with a series of electoral victories and judicial appointments. Mike Pence leads the country, succeeding Donald Trump as the flag-bearer of an increasingly dogmatic movement.There are parts of the country, however, that cannot abide by what they view as a betrayal of the nation's founding principles. At what point do these communities break down and the unthinkable suddenly becomes the only possible solution...the end of the Union.Harry Turtledove, James Morrow, and Cat Rambo give us three novellas, each following the other, describing the frightening possible consequences of our increased polarization--a dire warning to all of us about where we may be headed unless we can learn to come together again.
