James K. Morrow is a celebrated author known for his imaginative speculative fiction. His work often delves into complex philosophical and ethical questions, approached with a distinctive blend of intellectual rigor and sharp wit. Morrow crafts narratives that challenge readers' perspectives, exploring the intricacies of belief, humanity, and the very nature of existence. His unique voice and thought-provoking style make him a significant figure in contemporary speculative literature.
Set against the backdrop of the Golden Age of Hollywood, this engaging caper intertwines themes of evolution and gangster antics. The narrative cleverly explores the intersection of Darwin's theories and the film industry, providing a humorous yet incisive look at both science and crime. With a sharp wit, the story promises to entertain while delving into the complexities of human nature and societal evolution.
Fake drugs have flooded the market, and no one can tell which is which...
Despite his relatively young age, John McDaid, a young Gardai officer, has risen to the rank of Detective Inspector in the serious crimes squad based in Dublin. Then he is asked to lead in what again appears to be nothing but a simple and routine enquiry, that of a runaway teenager, albeit the son of the US Ambassador.
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.
Baz Clifford, a young medical biochemist makes an important discovery in the course of her research that seems to cast doubt on the nature of a young woman's death...
Tato sbírka je jedinečným počinem svého druhu za posledních dvacet let. Povídky (17) v ní obsažené reprezentují nejlepší současné evropské SF autory, přičemž výběr jejich děl byl proveden s velkým přehledem a odpovědností. Zastoupena jsou ta největší jména včetně Johanna Sinisalo, Andrease Eschbacha, Jean-Claude Dunyacha - a nezapomeňme Ondřeje Neffa. Kvalita výběru je zaručena jak ctihodnou značkou SFWA, tak reputací editora, spisovatele Jamese Morrowa, který na výběru a organizaci překladů strávil šest let, než je přivedl do podoby, jež jej uspokojila. Kromě toho opatřil knihu inspirativním úvodem a jednotlivé povídky poučnými medailony autorů.
Jennet is the daughter of the Witchfinder of Mercia and East Anglia. Whilst her father roams the countryside in search of heretics, Jennet is left behind to be schooled by her aunt Isobel in the New Philosophy principally expounded by Isaac Newton. But her aunt's style of scientific enquiry soon attracts the attention of the witchfinders. To save her aunt, Jennet travels to Cambridge to seek the help of Newton himself. Isobel is burned at the stake but in her dying moments, begs Jennet to devote her life to overturning the Parliamentary Witchcraft Act. This is a huge rollercoaster of a novel as Jennet travels to America and witnesses the Salem witch trials; is abducted by Indians; begins an affair with Benjamin Franklin; travels back to England and finally meets the real Newton; is shipwrecked; then ends up back in America where her brother is now the Witchfinder Royal. In a great final showdown between old superstition and new science, Jennet decides to have herself accused of witchcraft in order to disprove its existence.
A satirical fantasy in which God is dead, his skull orbiting the earth as a second moon. Plague is rampant on earth and the absence of hope turns people into nihilists.
Set in a Florida theme park, the narrative features a comatose, colossal God as a central attraction. The plot thickens when a cunning judge initiates a trial in The Hague, accusing God of crimes against humanity. This unique blend of humor and ferocity explores themes of divinity and accountability, making it a standout title recognized as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year.
Satirical stories on subjects religious and secular. In The Tower, God comes to the conclusion his decision regarding the Tower of Babel was a mistake, in Known but to God and Wilbur Hines the wrong man is laid to rest in the tomb of the unknown soldier, and in Arms and the Woman the son of Helen of Troy asks, "What did you do in the war, Mommy?" By the author of Towing Jehovah