First published 1999
In this collection of Heinlein's early fantasy stories, worlds collide as ordinary people confront the extraordinary. From a house that bends the laws of physics to a private investigator drawn into a sinister occult plot, these tales plunge readers into unsettling realms where the impossible becomes uncomfortably real. Heinlein's vivid characters grapple with dark forces, grasping for a foothold as the foundations of their reality crumble. Underneath the speculative thrills lies a deeper meditation on the nature of consciousness, identity, and the fragility of the world we think we know.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, fantasy, speculative-fiction
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: gritty, supernatural
Period: 20th-Century
342 pages · Paperback · Tor Books