Every story in this volume appears here for the first time. Included are a long novella from the world of Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, a new tale of Lord John by Diana Gabaldon, an Emberverse story by S.M. Stirling, a Forever Peace sory by Joe Haldeman, and a long story of humanity at bay by David Weber. Also present are original tales by David Ball, Peter S. Beagle, Lawrence Block, Gardner Dozois, Robin Hobb, Cecelia Holland, Joe R. Lansdale, David Morrell, Naomi Novik, James Rollins, Steven Saylor, Robert Silverberg, Carrie Vaughn, Howard Waldrop, and Tad Williams.
Many of these writers are bestsellers. All of them are storytellers of the highest quality. Together they make a volume of unforgettable reading.
Contents:
- Introduction: Stories from the Spinner Rack by George R.R. Martin
- The King of Norway by Cecelia Holland
- Forever Bound by Joe Haldeman
- The Triumph by Robin Hobb
- Clean Slate by Lawrence Block
- And Ministers of Grace by Tad Williams
- Soldierin' by Joe R. Lansdale
- Dirae by Peter S. Beagle
- The Custom of the Army by Diana Gabaldon
- Seven Years from Home by Naomi Novik
- The Eagle and the Rabbit by Steven Saylor
- The Pit by James Rollins
- Out of the Dark by David Weber
- The Girls from Avenger by Carrie Vaughn
- Ancient Ways by S.M. Stirling
- Ninieslando by Howard Waldrop
- Recidivist by Gardner Dozois
- My Name is Legion by David Morrell
- Defenders of the Frontier by Robert Silverberg
- The Scroll by David Ball
- The Mystery Knight: A Tale of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin
