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The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Eighth Annual Collection

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Eighth Annual Collection

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The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Eighth Annual Collection

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Editor's Note:
FIFTEEN-TIME WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD FOR YEAR'S BEST ANTHOLOGYThe thirty-three stories in this collection imaginatively take us far across the universe, into the very core of our beings, to the realm of the gods, and the moment just after now. Included here are works by masters of the form and by bright new talents, including: Nina Allan, Eleanor Arnason, Kage Baker, Stephen Baxter, Chris Beckett, Aliette de Bodard, Damien Broderick, Pat Cadigan, Brenda Cooper, Cory Doctorow, Joe Haldeman, Jim Hawkins, Alexander Jablokov, Ted Kosmatka, Jay Lake, Geoffrey A. Landis, Yoon Ha Lee, Ian R. MacLeod, David Moles, Naomi Novik, Steven Popkes, Hannu Rajaniemi, Robert Reed, Alastair Reynolds, Ken Scholes, Allen M. Steele, Michael Swanwick, Rachel Swirsky, Lavi Tidhar, Carrie Vaughn, Peter Watts, and Tad Williams.Supplementing the stories are the editor's insightful summation of the year's events and a lengthy list of honorable mentions, making this book both a valuable resource and the single best place in the universe to find stories that stir the imagination and the heart.Description from back coverContents xiii • Summation: 2010 • (2011) • essay by Gardner Dozois1 • A History of Terraforming • (2010) • novella by Robert Reed39 • The Spontaneous Knotting of an Agitated String • (2010) • shortstory by Lavie Tidhar43 • The Emperor of Mars • [Near Space] • (2010) • shortstory by Allen Steele [as by Allen M. Steele ]58 • The Things • (2010) • shortstory by Peter Watts72 • The Sultan of the Clouds • (2010) • novella by Geoffrey A. Landis108 • The Books • (2010) • shortstory by Kage Baker119 • Re-Crossing the Styx • (2010) • shortstory by Ian R. MacLeod (aka Recrossing the Styx)132 • And Ministers of Grace • (2010) • novelette by Tad Williams154 • Mammoths of the Great Plains • (2010) • novella by Eleanor Arnason191 • Sleeping Dogs • (2010) • shortstory by Joe Haldeman204 • Jackie's Boy • (2010) • novella by Steven Popkes (aka Jackie's-Boy)246 • Flying in the Face of God • (2010) • shortstory by Nina Allan262 • Chicken Little • (2010) • novella by Cory Doctorow298 • Flower, Mercy, Needle, Chain • (2010) • shortstory by Yoon Ha Lee304 • Return to Titan • (2010) • novella by Stephen Baxter354 • Under the Moons of Venus • (2010) • shortstory by Damien Broderick370 • Seven Years from Home • (2010) • novelette by Naomi Novik392 • The Peacock Cloak • (2010) • shortstory by Chris Beckett405 • Amaryllis • (2010) • shortstory by Carrie Vaughn416 • Seven Cities of Gold • (2010) • novella by David Moles452 • Again and Again and Again • (2010) • shortstory by Rachel Swirsky455 • Elegy for a Young Elk • (2010) • shortstory by Hannu Rajaniemi468 • Libertarian Russia • (2010) • shortstory by Michael Swanwick477 • The Night Train • (2010) • shortstory by Lavie Tidhar488 • My Father's Singularity • (2010) • shortstory by Brenda Cooper493 • The Starship Mechanic • (2010) • shortstory by Jay Lake and Ken Scholes499 • Sleepover • (2010) • novelette by Alastair Reynolds531 • The Taste of Night • (2010) • shortstory by Pat Cadigan541 • Blind Cat Dance • (2010) • novelette by Alexander Jablokov563 • The Shipmaker • [Universe of Xuya] • (2010) • shortstory by Aliette de Bodard574 • In-Fall • (2010) • shortstory by Ted Kosmatka582 • Chimbwi • (2010) • shortstory by Jim Hawkins599 • Dead Man's Run • (2010) • novella by Robert Reed653 • Honorable Mentions: 2010 • (2011) • essay by Gardner Dozois

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"I was completely blown away. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars."
Barbara Hall
Barbara Hall May 06, 2024
"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. Quite impressive overall."
George Carter
George Carter August 14, 2025
"Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Barbara Rivera
Barbara Rivera October 13, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Jacob Perez
Jacob Perez October 13, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Nancy Hill
Nancy Hill September 05, 2025
"I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars."
Mark Edwards
Mark Edwards July 16, 2025
"It was adequate. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. A fair 3 stars."
Karen Johnson
Karen Johnson June 29, 2025
"Masterpiece from start to finish. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading."
Patricia King
Patricia King September 14, 2024
"Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Ryan Jones
Ryan Jones April 12, 2024
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. Quite impressive overall."
James Cruz
James Cruz February 12, 2024
"A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem."
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