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A Tale of the Fallen Hero.A disgraced swordsman who has been living off his reputation as a former member of a notorious mercenary band leaves town one step ahead of the law. In search of employment, he decides to head for the seaport town of Cray, a former haunt where he hasn't yet disgraced himself, unlike so many others. His past, however, soon catches up with him, and he finds himself thrust into an impossible situation, caught in the midst of a bitter feud between the city's two ruling families and forced to embark on what will surely prove to be a suicide mission.
A war-zone theme park; sentient suns; an intelligent car AI with ulterior motives; an enigmatic scent heralding imminent death.These are just some of the intriguing themes explored in this collection from Ian Whates. Bringing together for the first time a decade-spanning selection of Whates' heralded short stories, including three all-new tales, this is a must-read for fans of intelligent speculative fiction."Ian Whates is a born storyteller" - Tanith Lee"A natural story-teller, Whates works his material with verve, obvious enjoyment, and an effortless breezy prose style." - The Guardian"Intelligent, ingenious, often funny, and told with an easy and down to earth style." - Adrian Tchaikovsky"Brilliantly inventive." - SFX "Ian Whates' writing is smooth and immensely readable." - The Future Fire
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