L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 33

“Hot new talent.” —LocusGet to know tomorrow’s brightest creative talents chosen by some of today’s bestselling authors and celebrated artists including Kevin J. Anderson, Orson Scott Card, Larry Elmore, and Brandon Sanderson.Explore 12 diverse new universes of possibility through a variety of creative and fresh new ideas—all in one anthology. From dragons to mythical death dealers, from murder on the moon to deep space mystery, these stories bring you the hot new talent in science fiction, fantasy, and horror.Discover the writers who push the boundaries—and break beyond them . . . the illustrators who envision the impossible—and render it real . . . the stories that challenge the way we see ourselves—and see the world in a new way.You’ll love this anthology because of the diversity of stories, unexpected twists and turns, and 16 full color illustrations that bring the stories to vivid life.Get it now.Bonus short stories by L. Ron Hubbard, Todd McCaffrey, and Robert J. Sawyer Art and writing tips by Anne McCaffrey, L. Ron Hubbard, and Larry Elmore“This fine collection will appeal to both fans of science fiction and fantasy short stories and aspiring writers looking for ways to improve their craft.” —BooklistAbout the Stories:When Gwen’s husband is found murdered, she’s the only suspect. After all, they were the only two people on the moon.—Moonlight OneFlora’s father is a mech-soldier of the Slayer Class, but how much of him is really left inside the machine?—The Armor EmbraceWhen an alien with godly intelligence is discovered watching the earth, one man must try to learn if its motives are pure.—Envoy in the IceIf you were stranded in an open boat and the only hope for rescue came from a ghost ship, would dare to ride?—The Devil’s RescueSome gifts come with heavy price tags, and the giver must rise to the occasion.—Tears for ShülnaWhat if an alien asks for your help with a question, and the answer affects the future of the whole human race?—The Drake Equation Barlow has a talent for finding the dead. Or do they find him.—AcquisitionWhen Varga sets out to explore the ancient stronghold of a long- dead wizard, she discovers that the ruins aren’t as deserted as she thought.—Obsidian SpireIf only that reptile in the sewer were something as predictable as an alligator.—GatorOn a distant world among the cloud peaks, the light-hawks promise a rich reward for those daring enough to harvest one.—A Glowing HeartIn a world where memories can be stripped, Bill discovers that he has a family he has never known.—The Long Dizzy DownNot all spirits have the best of intentions, and they must be dealt with.—The Woodcutters’ DeityYou can put an end to something wondrous, but only at a cost.—The Dragon Killer’s DaughterIn a life-or-death situation, sometimes you wish that you had a really powerful spell. But that begs the question—what is power?—Useless MagicSome devils are as old as a dream, and more evil than men can imagine.—AdramelechWhen the world needs saving, three children are called to the task.—The Fox, the Wolf, and the DoveCan an aging sorcerer find a way to track down his old nemesis with the small bit of magic he has left, or is he just fooling himself?—The Magnificent Bhajan

Kevin J. Anderson (co-author of the Dune sagas)

“Science fiction as a genre has always looked to the future and the Writers of the Future looks to the future of science fiction.”

NnediOkorafor

“Some of the most excellent speculative fiction that you can find. They’re cutting edge.”

Brandon Sanderson

“These are the people who are going to be creating trends.”

Orson Scott Card

“Writers of the Future, as a contest and as a book, remains the flagship of short fiction.”

Larry Niven

“The best new stories by new writers, anywhere.”

Robert J. Sawyer

“See the best of the best culled for you, curated and selected in a single volume every year.”

Sean Williams

“An absolute wealth of imagination, adventure, excitement, stimulation and joy, every possible human emotion.”

Anne McCaffrey

“A very generous legacy from L. Ron Hubbard a fine, fine fiction writer for the writers of the future.”

Terry Brooksp>

“Writers of the Future is a terrific program for new writers, and goodness knows, there are few enough of those. It has my heartiest support and unqualified recommendation.”

Patrick Rothfuss

“It all started when I won the Writers of the Future Contest. Without them, I can honestly say I would not be where I am today.”

Dan dos Santos

“The Illustrators of the Future is an amazing compass for what the art industry holds in store for all of us.”

Locus Magazine

“The best-selling SF anthology series of all time.”

Publishers Weekly

“Writers of the Future collection is exciting and engrossing, with stories that range across the spectrum of SF and fantasy. Tried-and-true space opera and epic fantasy, these stories explore new mysteries and ideas.”

Library Journal, Starred Review

“Verdict: Speculative fiction fans will welcome this showcase of new talent.”

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