
The Engine of Recall
Karl Schroeder(Author)
Red Deer Press
Published on 1. July 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-88995-345-1 (ISBN)
Description
Gathered here for the first time are the finest science-fiction stories, including the previously unpublished novelette Alexander's Road, by the award-winning Karl Schroeder. The Engine of Recall tales are of ordinary people in astonishing circumstances. Whether stranded alone on the frigid oceans of Saturn's moon Titan, or searching for stolen nuclear bombs under the rusting oil derricks of Azerbaijan, Schroeder's characters assert their humanity in inhuman circumstances.
Combining classic adventure and sophisticated speculation, the ten stories in this collection are sure to satisfy a broad range of readers.
Includes an introduction by Stephen Baxter.
The original story Alexander's Road" was nominated for the Aurora Award -- Canada's top Science Fiction award -- for best short work in English.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 204 mm
Width: 181 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
304 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88995-345-1 (9780889953451)
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Persons
Karl Schroeder; introduction by Stephen Baxter