Genevieve Valentine Bücher

Humans beware. As the robotic revolution continues to creep into our lives, it brings with it an impending sense of doom. What horrifying scenarios might unfold if our technology were to go awry? From self-aware robotic toys to intelligent machines violently malfunctioning, this anthology brings to life the half-formed questions and fears we all have about the increasing presence of robots in our lives. With contributions from a mix of bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming writers, and including a rare story by “the father of artificial intelligence,” Dr. John McCarthy, Robot Uprisings meticulously describes the exhilarating and terrifying near-future in which humans can only survive by being cleverer than the rebellious machines they have created.

A reimagining of the "Twelve Dancing Princesses" traces the story of a family of flappers who work in a 1920s speakeasy until their suspicious father decides to marry them off, prompting a confrontation with a bootlegger from the eldest sister's past.

Selina Kyle put aside her life as Catwoman to run Gotham's criminal underworld as its queen of crime, but now the catsuit's back on and Catwoman's got a new mission.

After the Twilight of the Gods, the world is precariously uncertain, and Xena and Gabrielle have been missing for twenty-five years. The power of Rome is growing; Caesar is determined to conquer by lies what he can't conquer by force, and the people at its edges know what's coming.

After surviving an assassination attempt, a young ambassador teams up with an undercover paparazzo to navigate a dangerous world and uncover the truth behind the threat to her life. Their journey is filled with suspense as they race against time, facing perilous situations and unexpected alliances. The story combines elements of intrigue and action, highlighting themes of survival and the complexities of trust in a high-stakes environment.

Legendary editor, Ellen Datlow, collects today’s best horror writers in tribute to the genius of Shirley Jackson. Featuring Joyce Carol Oates, Josh Malerman, Paul Tremblay, Richard Kadrey, Stephen Graham Jones, Elizabeth Hand and more. A collection of new and exclusive short stories inspired by, and in tribute to, Shirley Jackson. Shirley Jackson is a seminal writer of horror and mystery fiction, whose legacy resonates globally today. Chilling, human, poignant and strange, her stories have inspired a generation of writers and readers. This anthology, edited by legendary horror editor Ellen Datlow, will bring together today’s leading horror writers to offer their own personal tribute to the work of Shirley Jackson.Table of Contents“Introduction” Ellen Datlow“Funeral Birds” M. Rickert “For Sale By Owner” Elizabeth Hand “In the Deep Woods; The Light is Different There” Seanan McGuire “A Hundred Miles and a Mile” Carmen Maria Machado “Quiet Dead Things” Cassandra Khaw “Something Like Living Creatures” John Langan “Money of the Dead” Karen Heuler “Hag” Benjamin Percy “Take Me, I Am Free” Joyce Carol Oates “A Trip to Paris” Richard Kadrey “The Party” Paul Tremblay “Refinery Road” Stephen Graham Jones “The Door in the Fence” Jeffrey Ford “Pear of Anguish” Gemma Files “Special Meal” Josh Malerman “Sooner or Later, Your Wife Will Drive Home” Genevieve Valentine “Tiptoe” Laird Barron “Skinder's Veil” Kelly Link