Michael D. Resnick

Thank you, Mr. Vance / Dean Koontz -- Preface / Jack Vance -- The True vintage of Erzuine Thale / Robert Silverberg -- G… Thank you, Mr. Vance / Dean Koontz -- Preface / Jack Vance -- The True vintage of Erzuine Thale / Robert Silverberg -- Grolion of Almery / Matthew Hughes -- The Copsy Door / Terry Downling -- Caulk the witch-chaser / Liz Williams -- Inescapable / Mike Resnick -- Abrizonde / Walter Jon Williams -- The Traditions of Karzh / Paula Volsky -- The Final quest of the Wizard Sarnod / Jeff Vandermeer -- The Green bird / Kage Baker -- The Last golden thread / Phyllis Eisenstein -- An Incident at Uskvesk / Elizabeth Moon -- Sylgarmo's Proclamation / Lucius Shepard -- The Lamentably comical tragedy (or the laughably tragic comedy) of Lixal Laoavee / Tad Williams -- Guyal the Curator / John C. Wright -- The Good magician / Glenn Cook -- The Return of the Fire Witch / Elizabeth Hand -- The Collegeum of Mauge / Byron Tetrick -- Evillo the Cunning / Tanith Lee -- The Guiding nose of Ulf?nt Banderoz / Dan Simmons -- Frogskin cap / Howard Waldrop -- A Night at Tarn House / George R.R. Martin -- An Invocation of incuriosity / Neil Gaiman. read more

Embark on a laugh-out-loud journey through fantastical realms where magic is often mischievous and heroes are rarely her… Embark on a laugh-out-loud journey through fantastical realms where magic is often mischievous and heroes are rarely heroic. From bumbling wizards to quirky creatures, a diverse cast of characters finds themselves entangled in absurd predicaments, often with their own incompetence as their greatest foe. Whether negotiating with irritable dragons or accidentally unleashing ancient curses, these eccentric individuals strive to win against the odds, though sometimes losing spectacularly becomes the only option. Expect witty banter, surprising twists, and a healthy dose of chaos as fortunes are hilariously fumbled. read more