A dog detective is hired by a female human to investigate a murder that she committed. But of course, all is not as it seems in this strange, mysterious world rendered wonderfully by speculative fiction author Christopher Rowe.Knowledgeable Creatures is a Tor.com Original short story not to be missed.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Jack of Coins, by Christopher Rowe, is about a strange, amnesiac man who is befriended by a rebellious group of teenagers living in a repressive city.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author is a part-time bookseller at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, KY.Well known local raconteur, great reader.First book of stories by much acclaimed writer.Huge community support among science fiction writers and readers and also in Kentucky.Readers have been waiting ten years for this book since his knock-out story "The Voluntary State" was published to vast acclaim. His unique vision of the world, beginning in his home state of Kentucky, and going...

Euthyphro/Apology/Crito/Phaedo'Nothing can harm a good man either in life or after death'The trial and condemnation of Socrates on charges of heresy and corrupting young minds is a defining moment in the history of classical Athens. In tracing these events through four dialogues, Plato also developed his own philosophy of a life guided by self-responsibility. Euthyphro finds Socrates outside the court-house, debating the nature of piety, while the ...

A hero rises from the ranks of slaves!The genasi control almost all of Calimshan for their djinn overlords—all but a few outposts like the floating Island of the Free, where escaped slaves from Calimport’s coliseum run their own brutal games. There, Cephas, a genasi with no memories of his past has spent his entire life fighting But one day a circus of misfits, lead by the crowlike Corvus Nightfeather appear and free Cephas—and for the first time Cephas can harness his inborn power...

An Earth explorer in search of something new and strange in the up and out ends up traveling through space with a small god over millennia.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Revive Time-Honoured Virtues with a Modern TwistAt a time when the world is rapidly evolving, the perennial quest for a meaningful and principled lifestyle has never been more relevant. Enter 21st Century Chivalry: A Guide to Timeless Gentleman's Elegance and Ethics, your comprehensive handbook to navigating the complexities of contemporary society with grace, dignity, and poise. This illuminating guide is not merely a book; it's a journey towards self-actualisation and societal co...

Step into the Spotlight: How Ordinary People Transformed into Household NamesIn a world captivated by the glow of fame, Rise to Fame: Stories & Strategies of the Self-Made Celebrity serves as both a beacon and a roadmap for those daring enough to dream of the spotlight. This meticulously crafted guide illuminates the paths trodden by those who have transformed their ordinary lives into extraordinary sagas of success. With candid stories and proven strategies, this book not only mot...

Forever is a monthly science fiction magazine that features previously published stories you might have missed. Edited by the Hugo and World Fantasy Award winning editor of Clarkesworld Magazine, Neil Clarke. Our August 2023 issue features "The Contrary Gardener" by Christopher Rowe, "There Used to Be Olive Trees" by Rich Larson, and "Trapping the Pleistocene" by James Sarafin. Cover art by Ron Guyatt.

A collection of some of the best original science fiction and fantasy short fiction published on Tor.com in 2019.Includes stories by:Elizabeth BearSiobhan CarrollJohn ChuGreg EganKathleen Ann GoonanS. L. HuangCarole JohnstoneKJ KabzaErinn L. KemperMary Robinette KowalRich LarsonM. Evan MacGriogirSeanan McGuireLis MitchellMimi MondalAnnalee NewitzSi...

Discover the Secrets of Lifelong Connections in "Lasting Ties"Imagine a life rich with relationships that bloom like a perennial garden, year after year, through every season of life. "Lasting Ties: Mastering the Maintenance of Meaningful Relationships" is your companion on a journey toward nurturing those ties that matter most.Dive into the foundational elements that forge unbreakable bonds in Chapter 1. From the nuances of emotional connections and communication to the st...

The Navigating Fox is a fantastical fable of "knowledgeable creatures", in the vein of Brian Jacques's Redwall series but for adults, by Hugo and Nebula Award finalist Christopher Rowe"Half fable, half caper, and a pure joy to read."—Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night"There's nothing like it; you have to read it." —Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of The Once and Fut...