"Marina Marks has been on the grift as a psychic since she was a child, forced into the business by a junkie mother who was always desperate for her next fix - and willing to use her solemn dark-haired daughter to peddle an extra buck. As an adult, Marina has earned a handsome living preying on the
The Gift of Joy
โ Scribed by Chong, Vincent;Whates, Ian
- Publisher
- NewCon Press
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 156 KB
- Edition
- First edition
- Category
- Fiction
- City
- England
- ISBN
- 1907069011
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Eighteen stories, five original to this collection, which take you to distant futures and disturbing tomorrows, to strange new worlds and others that may seem uncomfortably familiar. Intelligent science fiction and subtle fantasy packed with excitement, surprises, humour, and warmth.
Includes the BSFA Award shortlisted title story.
โฆ Subjects
Fiction
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