First published 2018
Adrian Tchaikovsky invites ten distinguished writers into the realm of the Apt, the setting of his popular Shadow of the Apt series. These authors craft original tales within Tchaikovsky's established world, exploring new corners of its insect-inspired civilizations. The collection opens and closes with new stories by Tchaikovsky himself, bookending contributions from award-winning writers including Frances Hardinge, John Gwynne, and others who have claimed the David Gemmell Award, Costa Book Award, and British Fantasy Award. Each story examines different aspects of the Apt universe and its inhabitants, from "The Mantis Way" to "Poor Little Earwig Girl" to "God of Profound Things." The anthology presents fresh perspectives on familiar territory while maintaining the distinctive qualities that made the original series successful.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: anthology, found-family
208 pages · Hardcover · NewCon Press