Borderlanz: Tales From the Edges

"e;An irresistible lineup of tales … Satisfying twists and turns join with humor and deliciously vibrant descriptions to immerse readers in their compelling and eccentric worlds. … A must-read for anyone craving layered and offbeat chills and thrills. A dazzling array of stories."e; — Kirkus Reviews (Starred review)"e;Smith's impeccable third collection of short stories — chock-full of award-winning and award-nominated selections—contains a diversity of compelling speculative fiction tales … a testament to Smith's mastery at crafting short stories. … Aspiring short-form writers could well use this flawless collection as a primer … sure to delight from the first story to the last."e; — Blueink Review (Starred Review) Take a trip to the edges of imagination in this stunning collection of short stories from the five-time award-winning author described by Library Journal as "e;one of Canada's most original writers of speculative fiction."e;There's something here for every reader. Award winners and finalists. "e;Best of"e; selections. Science fiction and fantasy. Mystery and horror. Darkness and humor. Love and revenge.An immortal battles the Lords of Order and Chaos to save the woman he loves.A woman plans a very special homecoming for the body of her soldier husband.Strange radio broadcasts haunt a man trying to change the past.A shapeshifter confronts his own dark past as a covert agency hunts him.Bizarre deaths threaten a private eye's favorite restaurant.A woman makes an unexplained stopover on a transatlantic flight.Disaster strikes a space freighter when an unlucky newcomer joins the crew.The House promises wealth and fame...if it doesn't kill you first.A thief's attempt to lift a curse goes less than perfectly.A boy has a plan to find his missing brother—a deeply disturbing one.A new father questions his ability to love his disabled son.To win her freedom, a woman must simply prove she's human.A shapeshifter must overcome her hatred of humans to help a young girl.Four warriors set out to slay the last dragon.Two young lovers are hunted across dimensions and time.Welcome to the Borderlanz. "e;A collection that refuses easy categorization … spanning cosmic fantasy, noir mystery, and psychological horror. … Balancing scale with intimacy is one of the collection's strengths, and Smith excels in character work. … Takeaway: Diverse examinations of the opposing forces that propel humanity."e; — Booklife (Editor's Pick)"e;Smith always has an original take that elevates his stories above the regular clichés. … Only a truly brilliant author can write something where the same reader can discover a new level or a new relevance when re-reading it at different point in their life. Guaranteed to take your mind off things while still saying something important about life, the world, and our place in it."e; —The Ottawa Review of Books"e;Doug Smith is quite simply, the finest short-story writer Canada has ever produced in the science fiction and fantasy genres. ... His stories are a treasure trove of riches that will touch your heart while making you think."e; —Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo and Nebula Awards winner"e;The man is Sturgeon good. Zelazny good. I don't give those up easy."e; —Spider Robinson, Hugo and Nebula Awards winner"e;A great storyteller with a gifted and individual voice."e; —Charles de Lint, World Fantasy Award winner"e;Stories you can't forget, even years later."e; —Julie Czerneda"e;A master of beginnings … [with] endings that feel satisfying and right."e; —Canadian Science Fiction Reviews