Cat Sparks scrive avvincente fantascienza che affronta temi contemporanei urgenti. La sua prosa, stilisticamente raffinata, approfondisce la complessa interazione tra tecnologia, società e psiche umana. Sparks possiede una notevole capacità di forgiare narrazioni inquietanti ma profondamente umane, che spingono i lettori a contemplare il futuro. Il suo lavoro rappresenta un contributo significativo a un genere che non teme di porre domande difficili.
This debut collection features 13 captivating stories from multi-award-winning writer Cat Sparks, showcasing her unique storytelling prowess. Among the standout tales are the Ditmar-winning "A Lady of Adestan," the evocative "Seventeen," and the acclaimed "Hollywood Roadkill," which won the Aurealis Award. Each story offers a blend of imaginative themes and compelling narratives, highlighting Sparks' talent and versatility in the realm of speculative fiction.
This anthology features twenty-nine original tales that delve into realms of fantasy, imagination, and wonder. Edited by Cat Sparks, it showcases a diverse array of voices from notable authors, including Michael Barry, Deborah Biancotti, and Marianne de Pierres, among others. Each story offers a unique perspective, blending creativity and narrative depth, making this collection a rich exploration of the genre. Perfect for fans seeking fresh and innovative storytelling in the world of speculative fiction.
Featuring a diverse collection of speculative fiction, this anthology showcases the talents of various authors, bringing fresh and imaginative narratives to life. Edited by Cat Sparks, it promises to engage readers with its unique stories that push the boundaries of genre and creativity. Each piece within this sixth installment of Agog! Press invites exploration of thought-provoking themes and captivating worlds, making it a must-read for fans of innovative fiction.
Featuring a diverse collection of speculative fiction, this anthology showcases the talents of notable Australian authors. Each story brings unique perspectives and imaginative narratives, reflecting the richness of the country's literary scene. Themes range from the fantastical to the thought-provoking, offering readers a glimpse into the innovative storytelling that characterizes contemporary Australian literature. This volume promises to engage and inspire with its variety of voices and styles.
Powerful war machines of the far-future collide across a barren desert world in this post-apocalyptic debut novel from award-winning Australian author Cat Sparks. Seventeen-year-old Star and her sister Nene are orphans, part of a thirteen-wagon caravan of nomadic traders living hard lives travelling the Sand Road. Their route cuts through a particularly dangerous and unforgiving section of the Dead Red Heart, a war-ravaged desert landscape plagued by rogue semi-sentient machinery and other monsters from a bygone age. But when the caravan witnesses a relic-Angel satellite unexpectedly crash to Earth, a chain of events begins that sends Star on a journey far away from the life she once knew. Shanghaied upon the sandship Dogwatch, she is forced to cross the Obsidian Sea by Quarrel, an ancient Templar supersoldier. Eventually shipwrecked, Star will have no choice but to place her trust in both thieves and priestesses while coming to terms with the grim reality of her past—and the horror of her unfolding destiny—as the terrible secret her sister had been desperate to protect her from begins to unravel. Meanwhile, something old and powerful has woken in the desert. A Lotus Blue, deadliest of all the ancient war machines. A warrior with plans of its own, far more significant than a fallen Angel. Plans that do not include the survival of humanity.
Featuring a diverse range of narratives, this anthology showcases the creativity of Australian authors. Each story offers a unique perspective, reflecting the rich tapestry of Australian culture and experiences. Readers can expect a blend of genres and styles, highlighting both emerging and established voices in the literary scene. The collection promises to engage and entertain, making it a must-read for those interested in contemporary Australian literature.
Calvaria Fell is a stunning collaborative collection of weird tales from two acclaimed authors, Kaaron Warren and Cat Sparks. It features previously published stories from both authors, along with a new novella by Kaaron Warren and four new stories by Cat Sparks. The collection offers a glimpse into a chilling future world that is similar to our own. Readers will be drawn into experiences at once familiar and bizarre, where our choices have far-reaching consequences and the environment is a force to be reckoned with. The title of the collection tethers these stories to a shared space. The calvaria is the top part of the skull, comprising five plates that fuse together in the first few years of life. Story collections work like this; disparate parts melding together to make a robust and sturdy whole. The calvaria tree, also known as the dodo tree, adapted to being eaten by the now-extinct dodo bird; its seeds need to pass through the bird's digestive tract in order to germinate. In a similar way, the stories in Calvaria Fell reflect the idea of adaptation and the consequences of our actions in a changing world.
