by K. J. Parker
First published 2016
This collection brings together three standalone novellas originally published by Tor.com in October 2015. K. J. Parker delivers The Last Witness, a tale examining memory and truth through an unusual protagonist. Angela Slatter contributes Of Sorrow and Such, exploring darker themes through her distinctive storytelling approach. Matt Wallace rounds out the bundle with Envy of Angels, adding his own perspective to the collection. Each novella operates independently while showcasing the range of voices Tor.com Publishing featured during this period. The three works span different subgenres and styles, offering readers variety within a single volume. Parker, Slatter, and Wallace each bring their established strengths to these shorter format stories. The collection represents a snapshot of the novellas Tor.com selected for publication during one month, packaged without digital rights management restrictions.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unusual-protagonist
Period: October 2015
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