When aliens reach Earth, they encounter the clockwork mechanisms and Victorian sensibilities of a full-blown steampunk civilization. Inspired by the classic science fiction adventure tales of the nineteenth century, leading fantasy and science fiction authors will bring us tales of first contact with a twist, as steam power meets laser cannons . . . and dirigibles face off against flying saucers.
CLOCKWORK UNIVERSE contain fourteen stories from some of the genre's top authors, so pour yourself that cup of tea, settle on those spectacles, sit back, and get ready to have your gaskets blown!
contains:
Introduction by Patricia Bray
The Cavorite Job by Ian Tregillis
Gracie’s Fire by Leah Cutter
Quinta Essentia by Bradley P. Beaulieu
When Comrade Ekaterina Died for the Motherland by J.R. Hargenrader
A Clockwork Alien by Gini Koch
Heart of the Empire by Jason Palmatier
The Red Queen and the White by C.B. Pratt
The Wizard of Woodrow Park by Jean Marie Ward
Of War and Wings by Tansy Rayner Roberts
Airship Down: A Sound and Fury Adventure by Gail Z. Martin & Larry N. Martin
Steamsuit by David J. Fortier
Fingers of Steam, Veins of Gold by Brad Hafford
Heart of Clockwork by S.C. Butler
Lady Antheia’s Guide to Horticultural Warfare by Seanan McGuire
