Lightspeed Magazine, August 2013

Lightspeed Magazine, August 2013

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Lightspeed Magazine, August 2013

Lightspeed Magazine, August 2013

Written by John Joseph Adams
4.85 13,613 ratings
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Lightspeed August 2013 #39(Lightspeed is an online science fiction and fantasy magazine.)Edited by John Joseph AdamsCover Art (and Artist Spotlight) by Edvige FainiNovella (eBook exclusive)“The Gorgon in the Cupboard” by Patricia A. McKillipShort Stories - Science Fiction“The Knight of Chains, the Deuce of Stars” by Yoon Ha Lee“At Budokan” by Alastair Reynolds“End Game” by Nancy Kress“Face Value” by Sean WilliamsShort Stories - Fantasy“Catamounts” by Marc Laidlaw“The Litigation Master and the Monkey King” by Ken Liu“Breathless in the Deep” by Cory Skerry“Brisneyland by Night” by Angela SlatterNovel Excepts (eBook Exclusive)"Blood of Tyrants" by Naomi Novik"Kingmaker" by Christian CantrellBONUS STORY (Horor): “How Far to Englishman’s Bay” by Matthew CheneyEditorial by John Joseph Adams

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Pages 304
Language Eng
Publisher John Joseph Adams
Published August 1, 2013
ISBN 18274776
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John Joseph Adams

John Joseph Adams is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, John Joseph Adams enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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I was completely blown away. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Ryan Torres
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Excellent, though slightly flawed. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
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Robert Davis July 10, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A very distinguished novel.
Barbara Taylor
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Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Lisa Martinez
Lisa Martinez April 09, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. Quite impressive overall.
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Eric Smith March 21, 2025
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Eric Wright April 24, 2024
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Lisa King
Lisa King July 14, 2025
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Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
Daniel Reyes
Daniel Reyes May 19, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
Lisa Martinez
Lisa Martinez June 10, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
Amanda Williams
Amanda Williams October 10, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
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Mark Perez November 15, 2024
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Thomas Collins August 16, 2024
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. Quite impressive overall.
Thomas Thompson
Thomas Thompson October 17, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
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Melissa Reyes July 22, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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Lisa Martinez November 20, 2025
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Thomas Collins October 27, 2025
Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
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An acceptable diversion. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
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Laura Edwards August 28, 2024
Such a rich narrative. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
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Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
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Laura Green November 06, 2024
A very strong entry. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
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Ashley Young January 14, 2024
A very strong entry. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
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Ashley Smith January 11, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An effortless 5 stars.
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Sharon Edwards September 16, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Melissa Jones
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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 Green
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Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
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Amanda Anderson June 10, 2024
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Edward Lee
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Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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Deborah Rivera May 05, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
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Rebecca Green April 08, 2024
I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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Richard Clark November 06, 2025
Not entirely to my refined tastes. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Jessica Martin
Jessica Martin February 29, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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Richard Baker October 05, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Sandra Smith
Sandra Smith December 19, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
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John Anderson June 24, 2024
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James Nelson May 13, 2024
Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
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Patricia Baker July 29, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Michael Walker
Michael Walker July 03, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An effortless 5 stars.
Daniel Williams
Daniel Williams May 07, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
Brian Evans
Brian Evans March 05, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
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Emily Lewis November 05, 2025
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Jessica Cruz
Jessica Cruz February 08, 2024
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Michael Mitchell May 12, 2025
I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Daniel Baker
Daniel Baker April 22, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Laura Edwards
Laura Edwards June 11, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
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Emily Brown November 22, 2024
I find myself somewhat conflicted. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Perfectly average.
Margaret Lewis
Margaret Lewis July 12, 2024
A decent, if standard, experience. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. A fair 3 stars.
Sharon Hall
Sharon Hall September 12, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An effortless 5 stars.
Susan Johnson
Susan Johnson September 10, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. Quite impressive overall.
Anthony  Parker
Anthony Parker June 29, 2025
A very strong entry. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. Quite impressive overall.
Eric Adams
Eric Adams December 23, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
Robert Scott
Robert Scott March 04, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A solid 4 stars from me.
Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson February 08, 2024
An acceptable diversion. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perfectly average.
Donna Lewis
Donna Lewis October 01, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
Betty Wilson
Betty Wilson January 29, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
Joseph Lee
Joseph Lee July 14, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
Edward Baker
Edward Baker December 10, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Michael Torres
Michael Torres September 02, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
Mary Carter
Mary Carter October 03, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Steven Torres
Steven Torres March 11, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Mary Baker
Mary Baker July 23, 2025
I was completely blown away. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
Michael Garcia
Michael Garcia October 01, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
Kimberly Young
Kimberly Young September 26, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Robert Lewis
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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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