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Infinite Stars: Dark Frontiers is an anthology that brings together gripping tales of space exploration, battle, and discovery from renowned authors like Becky Chambers, Orson Scott Card, Jack Campbell, and Tanya Huff. Each story presents a unique facet of the sci-fi universe, exploring themes of human and alien interactions, technological frontiers, and the push of exploration beyond known boundaries. It's a thrilling collection that delves into the complexities of the cosmos with imagination and depth.
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If you revel in epic tales of intergalactic adventure and thought-provoking explorations of the cosmos, this book promises a collection of stories from renowned authors that dive into the wonders and mysteries of sci-fi universes. You might enjoy it if you appreciate compelling narratives that weave together imaginative technology with human experiences and emotions in the vastness of space.

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Continuing the definitive space opera anthology series, today's most popular writers produce new stories set in their most famous universes, alongside essential and seminal short fiction from past masters.

The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Infinite Stars anthology, Infinite Stars: Dark Frontiers continues to present today's finest science fiction authors writing new stories set in their most famous worlds.

With a new introduction and a short story by David Weber, the authors include Becky Chambers (Wayfarers), Curtis C. Chen (Kangaroo), Orson Scott Card (Ender), Susan R. Matthews, Larry Niven and Steven Barnes (Dream Park), Tanya Huff (Confederation), Jack Campbell (Lost Fleet), and many more.

All new stories are exclusive to this volume for 18 months. The unparalleled collection also offers masterpieces by famous writing legends including Arthur C. Clarke, E.E. "Doc" Smith, C.L. Moore, and Robert Heinlein.

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ISBN: 9781789092974

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Edited by Brian Thomas Schmidt

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 368g

Pages: 688

About the Author

Editor Bryan Thomas Schmidt is an author of novels and short fiction, and Hugo-nominated editor. He has edited Alan Dean Foster, Tracy Hickman, Frank Herbert, was the first editor on Andy Weir's The Martian. His anthologies include Infinite Stars, Predator: If it Bleeds, Shattered Shields (with Jennifer Brozek), Beyond the Sun, Raygun Chronicles, and Mission: Tomorrow. He lives in Kansas, USA.

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