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The Smallest Of Things

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 15:22:41 +0200

Dark Angels Rising

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 01:00:03 +0200

The breathless conclusion to the story that began with Amazon UK #1 Best Seller Pelquins Comet and continued with The Ion Raider.

The Dark Angels – a notorious band of brigands turned folk heroes who disbanded a decade ago – are all that stands between humanity and disaster. Reunited with their ship, The Ion Raider, Drake, Leesa, Jen, Saavi and their fellow Angels must prevent Mudball – a resurrected Elder, last of a long dead alien race – from reclaiming the scientific marvels of its people. Supported by an elite military unit known as the Night Hammers and Saflik – a star-spanning criminal organisation run be zealots – Mudball has discovered the whereabouts of the ultimate Elder cache, long considered to be a myth, and is intent on using the scientific marvels stored there to establish itself as God over all of humankind.

Can one ship of reluctant heroes hope to stop them? The Dark Angels know they have little choice but to try.

“A good, unashamed, rip-roaring piece of space opera that hits the spot.” – The Financial Times

"...he’s a natural story-teller and works his material with verve, obvious enjoyment, and an effortlessly breezy prose style.” – The Guardian

Stories of Hope and Wonder, in Support of UK Healthcare Workers

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:45:09 +0200

An anthology released to raise funds for the NHS and UK Healtcare workers. Fifty-three stories, 253,000 words of fiction, including several pieces that are original to this volume. A treasury of stories from some of the finest writers of science fiction, literary fiction, fantasy, horror, and more.

Introduction by Ian Whates
Last Contact – Stephen Baxter
Slink-Thinking – Frances Hardinge
Gossamer – Ian Whates
The Feather Dress – Lisa Tuttle
The Man Who Swallowed Himself – Chris Beckett
Fat Man in the Bardo – Ken MacLeod
Kings of Eternity – Eric Brown
Muscadet Kiss – Michèle Roberts
Dead Space – George Mann
The Trace – Christopher Priest
Golden Wing, Silver Eye – Cat Hellisen
The Golden Nose – Neil Williamson
On Ilkley Moor – Alison Littlewood
About Helen – Tade Thompson
Iphigenia in Aulis – M.R. Carey
Just Watch Me...

A Piratical Sabbatical

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:50:06 +0200

Steampunk International

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 15:22:41 +0200

Solaris Rising

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:50:04 +0200

Solaris Rising is the first in an exciting new series of anthologies that are set to reaffirm Solaris's proud reputation for producing high quality science fiction.

The book will feature all original short stories from many best-selling authors such as Peter F. Hamilton, Alastair Reynolds, Stephen Baxter, Paul di Filippo, Adam Roberts, Lavie Tidhar, Ian Watson, Ken MacLeod, Mike Resnick, Tricia Sullivan, Eric Brown, Steve Rasnic Tem along with other top name authors; stories guaranteed to surprise, thrill and delight, demonstrating why science fiction remains the most innovative, satisfying, and downright exciting genre of all.

Wourism and Other Stories

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 20:20:06 +0200

A war-zone theme park; sentient suns; an intelligent car AI with ulterior motives; an enigmatic scent heralding imminent death.

These are just some of the intriguing themes explored in this collection from Ian Whates. Bringing together for the first time a decade-spanning selection of Whates’ heralded short stories, including three all-new tales, this is a must-read for fans of intelligent speculative fiction.

“ Ian Whates is a born storyteller ” – Tanith Lee

“ A natural story-teller, Whates works his material with verve, obvious enjoyment, and an effortless breezy prose style.” – The Guardian

“ Intelligent, ingenious, often funny, and told with an easy and down to earth style.” – Adrian Tchaikovsky

“ Brilliantly inventive.” – SFX

“ Ian Whates’ writing is smooth and immensely readable.” – The Future Fire

The Ion Raider (The Dark Angels Book 2)

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 10:31:48 +0200

The Gift of Joy

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:31:49 +0200

Eighteen stories, five original to this collection, which take you to distant futures and disturbing tomorrows, to strange new worlds and others that may seem uncomfortably familiar. Intelligent science fiction and subtle fantasy packed with excitement, surprises, humour, and warmth.

Includes the BSFA Award shortlisted title story.

The Noise Revealed

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:19:58 +0200

SUMMARY:
A time of flux, a time of changehellip; While mankind is adjusting to its first ever encounter with an alien civilisation the Byrzaens black ops specialist Jim Leyton reluctantly allies himself with the mysterious habitat in order to rescue the woman he loves. This brings him into direct conflict with his former employers: the United League of Allied Worlds government. Scientist and businessman Philip Kaufman is fast discovering there is more to the virtual world than he ever realised. Yet it soon becomes clear that all is not well within the realm of Virtuality. Truth is hidden beneath lies and there are games being played, deadly games with far reaching consequences. Both men begin to suspect that the much heralded ls"First Contactrs" is anything but first contact, and that a sinister con is being perpetrated with the whole of humankind as the victim. Now all they have to do is prove it.

Pelquin's Comet

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:44:08 +0200

Solaris Rising 3 - The New Solaris Book of Science Fiction

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 16:25:07 +0200

Solaris Rising 1.5

Fri, 28 Nov 1997 16:25:06 +0200

Solaris Rising 1.5 continues the exciting new series of SF anthologies from Solaris and editor Ian Whates, with an exclusive ebook! An anthology of nine short stories from some of the most exciting names in science fiction today. From both sides of the Atlantic - and further afield - these nine great writers offer you everything from a mystery about the nature of the universe to an inexplicable transmission to everyone on Earth, and from engineered giant spiders to Venetian palaces in space.So settle in, and enjoy yet more proof of the extraordinary breadth and depth of contemporary SF. Featuring Adam Roberts, Aliette de Bodard, Gareth L. Powell, Mike Resnick, Sarah Lotz, Phillip Vine, Tanith Lee, Paul Cornell, Paul di Filippo

Legends II

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:44:08 +0200

Determined warriors, hideous creatures, wicked sorceries, tricksy villains and cunning lovers abound as fantasy’s finest imaginations do their best and their worst... In November 2013, NewCon Press released Legends: Stories in Honour of David Gemmell. We are now delighted to unveil a second volume of original stories from some of the world’s leading fantasy authors written in honour of one of the genre’s greats. As before, Legends II will act in part as a fundraiser for the David Gemmell Awards. Contents
1. Introduction – Stan Nicholls
2. The Blessed and the Cursed – Gav Thorpe
3. A Rescue – Mark Lawrence
4. The Lowest Place – Edward Cox
5. The Giant’s Lady – Rowena Cory Daniells
6. An Oath Given – John Gwynne
7. The Singer – Stella Gemmell
8. Sandrunners – Anthony Ryan
9. Smokestack Lightning – Gavin Smith
10. Oak – Lou Morgan
11. An Owl in Moonlight – Freda Warrington
12. Heaven of Animals – John Hornor Jacobs
13. The Iron Wolves: Retribution – Andy Remic
14. About the Authors **