First published 2016
This anthology collection flips the script on classic villain narratives by letting the mad scientists speak for themselves. Twenty-two bestselling authors including Diana Gabaldon, Daniel Wilson, Austin Grossman, Naomi Novik, and Seanan McGuire craft tales that dive into the minds behind the megalomaniacal schemes. Rather than viewing these characters through the lens of heroes fighting against them, readers get direct access to the twisted logic and ambitious plans of scientific villains. The stories explore what drives these figures to pursue world conquest, what fuels their maniacal laughter, and how they justify their nefarious experiments. Each tale peels back the layers of wickedness to reveal the motivations lurking beneath those crazy eyes and evil grins. The collection answers long-standing questions about why these characters stir the pot and what makes them so compelling despite their villainy.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: antihero, villains-perspective
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