Mike Resnick Books

"Opening a new fantasy trilogy from Hugo award winner Resnick, this novel offers an adventure through space and time as Eddie Raven tries to outrun the dark forces pursuing him."--Publisher's description

Set in the perilous Inner Frontier of the galaxy, this novel features a cast of formidable characters, including the Iceman, the Mouse, and Merlin. Each character brings their own unique threats and challenges, creating a rich tapestry of danger and intrigue. The narrative promises to engage readers with its thrilling adventures and complex personalities, characteristic of Santiago and Mike Resnick's previous works.

Songbird, a bounty hunter, Virtue Mackenzie, a free-lance reporter, and the Swagman, a jewel thief, all search for Santiago, a mysterious outlaw out on the Galactic Rim

Penelope Bailey, an unassuming young woman, possesses extraordinary abilities that have earned her titles such as the Soothsayer, Oracle, and Prophet. Despite her normal appearance, she wields immense power, making her one of the most formidable figures in the Galaxy. The narrative explores the contrast between her ordinary looks and her extraordinary impact, delving into themes of identity and the nature of power.

Set against the backdrop of the Galaxy's Inner Frontier, a deadly killer known as The Whistler becomes fixated on a particular target. The narrative explores themes of obsession and danger as he pursues her relentlessly, creating a tense atmosphere filled with suspense. As their paths intertwine, the stakes rise, leading to a gripping confrontation that tests the limits of survival and morality in a treacherous universe.

Exploring the poignant theme of imaginary friends, "Benchwarmer" by Mike Resnick and Lezli Robyn delves into the emotional struggle of a friend who cannot move on from the boy who brought him to life. The story captures the bittersweet nature of their bond, highlighting the complexities of attachment and the challenges of letting go.

Hailed for his imagination and worldbuilding, Mike Resnick has earned his place as a master storyteller in science fiction. In this haunting tale, set in the twenty-second century Kenya, polluted cities overshadow sacred Mount Kirinyaga, and traditional animal herds are mere memories. Koriba, a distinguished Kikuyu man, seeks to create a utopian colony on a terraformed planetoid he names Kirinyaga. As the mundumugu, or witch doctor, he leads the colonists in reinstating ancient customs and laws, making decisions that will shape their future. However, he faces numerous challenges, including a brilliant young girl whose intellect threatens their traditions and the interference of "Maintenance," which can revoke their charter. Unbeknownst to his people, Koriba maintains a computer link to humanity, and the colony's survival is jeopardized not by violence, but by mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge. The Kikuyu people cannot remain stagnant, just as their planet cannot halt its orbit. Deeply moving and profound, this work stands as Resnick's most triumphant achievement, a compelling exploration of utopia that every science fiction reader will cherish for years to come.

A collection of seventeen tales of science fiction features works by Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick, Frederik Pohl, George Alec Effinger, Jane Yolen, Ian Watson, Barry N. Malzberg, Patricia Nurse, and others. Original.

Not even time can defeat the master sleuth... ...in this intriguing anthology of 26 new stories about the most famous and popular detective in the annals of literature - Sherlock Holmes. This volume, authorized for publication by Dame Jean Conan Doyle, contains stories by such top talents as Vonda McIntyre, Frank M. Robinson, Craog Shaw Gardner, David Gerrold, and Mike Resnick, masterful plotters who cleverly set their crime scenarios in every age from Holmes' era to our own time or our future, and sometimes even dare to follow the great detective's career after his death. From confrontations with Fu Manchu and Moriarty, a commission Holmes undertakes for a vampire, to a tale in which the master of logic is reconstituted as a computer program, here are truly original tales, all of which contain some science fiction or fantasy element and all of which remain true to the spirit and personality of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous and enduring creation.

Exploring the intriguing Fermi Paradox, this collection features original stories from renowned science fiction authors and scientists, delving into the mysteries of extraterrestrial life and the universe. Each tale offers a unique perspective on the question of why we have not yet encountered alien civilizations. The book includes an insightful introduction by astronomer Marek Kukula from the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, setting the stage for a thought-provoking journey through imagination and science.