The brightest names in science fiction pen all-new tales of space and wonder. Contents 1 • Introduction (The New Space Opera) • (2007) • essay by Gardner Dozois and Jonathan Strahan 6 • Saving Tiamaat • (2007) • shortstory by Gwyneth Jones 24 • Verthandi's Ring • (2007) • shortstory by Ian McDonald 39 • Hatch • [The Great Ship Universe] • (2007) • shortstory by Robert Reed 66 • Winning Peace • (2007) • novelette by Paul J. McAuley 88 • Glory • (2007) • novelette by Greg Egan 112 • Maelstrom • (2007) • novelette by Kage Baker 143 • Blessed by an Angel • (2007) • shortstory by Peter F. Hamilton 158 • Who's Afraid of Wolf 359? • shortstory by Ken MacLeod 170 • The Valley of the Gardens • (2007) • novelette by Tony Daniel 202 • Dividing the Sustain • (2007) • novelette by James Patrick Kelly 234 • Minla's Flowers • [Merlin [4] • 2] • (2007) • novella by Alastair Reynolds 291 • Splinters of Glass • (2007) • novelette by Mary Rosenblum 316 • Remembrance • (2007) • shortstory by Stephen Baxter 334 • The Emperor and the Maula • (2007) • novelette by Robert Silverberg 379 • The Worm Turns • (2007) • shortstory by Gregory Benford 401 • Send Them Flowers • (2007) • novelette by Walter Jon Williams 436 • Art of War • shortstory by Nancy Kress 454 • Muse of Fire • (2007) • novella by Dan Simmons
New Space Opera Series
This collection showcases the pinnacle of modern space opera, featuring renowned science fiction authors embarking on epic interstellar adventures. Each meticulously crafted story presents breathtaking worlds, complex characters, and profound explorations of humanity's future and the vastness of the cosmos. It is an essence of the finest contemporary genre literature, satisfying discerning readers seeking innovative and compelling narratives.
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The anthology "The New Space Opera" received unexpected acclaim, with Publishers Weekly giving it a starred review and Booklist praising it for "hours of exhilarating reading." The upcoming "THE NEW SPACE OPERA 2" promises even greater appeal, featuring contributions from renowned authors like John Scalzi, Cory Doctorow, and more.
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