First published 1969
This fifteenth volume in the New Writings series presents six original science fiction stories crafted specifically for the collection. Michael G. Coney explores biological interdependence in "Symbiote." Vincent King delivers a planetary report in "Report From Linelos." Christopher Priest examines the psychology of questioning in "The Interrogator." Joseph L. Green contemplates mortality's aftermath in "When I Have Passed Away." Arthur Sellings puts justice under scrutiny in "The Trial." Keith Roberts projects medical treatment into the future with "Therapy 2000." Each story appears here for the first time, written exclusively for this anthology by established science fiction writers. The collection represents the series' commitment to showcasing fresh voices and innovative concepts in speculative fiction. These six tales explore themes ranging from symbiotic relationships to futuristic legal proceedings, offering readers a diverse sampling of contemporary science fiction imagination.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, speculative-fiction
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: anthology, diverse-perspectives
Period: future
189 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Corgi