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In the shadow of the towers, speculative fiction in a post-9/11 world, edited by Douglas Lain

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In the shadow of the towers

edited by Douglas Lain

speculative fiction in a post-9/11 world

"In the Shadow of the Towers compiles nearly twenty works of speculative fiction responding to and inspired by the events of 9/11, from writers seeking to confront, rebuild, and carry on, even in the face of overwhelming emotion. Writer and editor Douglas Lain presents a thought-provoking anthology featuring a variety of award-winning and best-selling authors, from Jeff VanderMeer (Annihilation) and Cory Doctorow (Little Brother) to Susan Palwick (Flying in Place) and James Morrow (Towing Jehovah). Touching on themes as wide-ranging as politics, morality, and even heartfelt nostalgia, today's speculative fiction writers prove that the rubric of the fantastic offers an incomparable view into how we respond to tragedy. Each contributor, in his or her own way, contemplates the same question: How can we continue dreaming in the shadow of the towers? "--, Provided by publisher

Two: Reaction and repetition. Excerpt from The zenith angle / Bruce Sterling -- The goat variations / Jeff VanderMeer -- Our Lady of Toledo transmission / Rob McCleary -- The three resurrections of Jessica Churchill / Kelly Robson -- Retribution / Tim Marquitz -- Until forgiveness comes / K. Tempest Bradford -- Pipeline / Brian W. Aldiss --Three. The new normal. Excerpt from Little brother / Cory Doctorow -- Unexpected outcomes / Douglas Latin -- Out of my sight, out of my mind / David Friedman -- Closing time / Jack Ketchum --Four. Civilization? The last Apollo mission / Douglas Lain -- Giliad / Gregory Feeley -- Apologue / James MorrowOne: The dead. There's a hole in the city / Richard Bowes -- My eyes, your ears / Ray Vukcevich -- Beyond the flags / Kris Saknussemm -- Beautiful stuff / Susan Palwick --