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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A thrilling collection of twenty-one original stories by an all-star list of contributors—including a new A Game of Thrones story by George R. R. Martin! If you’re a fan of fiction that is more than just black and white, this latest story collection from #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin and award-winning editor Gardner Dozois is filled with subtle shades of gray. Twenty-one all-original stories, by an all-star list of contributors, will delight and astonish you in equal measure with their cunning twists and dazzling reversals. And George R. R. Martin himself offers a brand-new A Game of Thrones tale chronicling one of the biggest rogues in the entire history of Ice and Fire. Follow along with the likes of Gillian Flynn, Joe Abercrombie, Neil Gaiman, Patrick Rothfuss, Scott Lynch, Cherie Priest, Garth Nix, and Connie Willis, as well as other masters of literary sleight-of-hand, in this rogues gallery of stories that will plunder your heart—and yet leave you all the richer for it. Featuring all-new stories by Joe Abercrombie • Daniel Abraham • David W. Ball • Paul Cornell • Bradley Denton • Phyllis Eisenstein • Gillian Flynn • Neil Gaiman • Matthew Hughes • Joe R. Lansdale • Scott Lynch • Garth Nix • Cherie Priest • Patrick Rothfuss • Steven Saylor • Michael Swanwick • Lisa Tuttle • Carrie Vaughn • Walter Jon Williams • Connie Willis And an Introduction by George R. R. Martin! Cast List: INTRODUCTION: EVERYBODY LOVES A ROGUE, read by George R. R. Martin TOUGH TIMES ALL OVER, read by Gwendoline Christie WHAT DO YOU DO?, read by Julia Whelan THE INN OF THE SEVEN BLESSINGS, read by Roy Dotrice BENT TWIG, read by Phil Gigante TAWNY PETTICOATS, read by Ron Donachie PROVENANCE, read by W. Morgan Sheppard ROARING TWENTIES, read by Janis Ian A YEAR AND A DAY IN OLD THERADANE, read by Gwendoline Christie BAD BRASS, read by Gil Bellows HEAVY METAL, read by Scott Brick THE MEANING OF LOVE, read by Conleth Hill A BETTER WAY TO DIE, read by Roy Dotrice ILL SEEN IN TYRE, read by Gethin Anthony A CARGO OF IVORIES, read by Ron Donachie DIAMONDS FROM TEQUILA, read by David Greenlee THE CARAVAN TO NOWHERE, read by W. Morgan Sheppard THE CURIOUS AFFAIR OF THE DEAD WIVES, read by Harriet Walter HOW THE MARQUIS GOT HIS COAT BACK, read by Roy Dotrice NOW SHOWING, read by Molly Quinn THE LIGHTNING TREE, read by Rupert Degas THE ROGUE PRINCE, read by Iain Glen Praise for Rogues “Not a single bad story in the bunch . . . The table of contents alone will make fans from all genre aisles salivate.”—Library Journal
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“Martin, of Game of Thrones franchise fame, and Hugo Award-winning editorDozois assemble a lively collection of original stories across severalfictional genres that have in common Conan-like qualities…The biggest draw inthis sprawling collection is a new Song of Ice and Fire yarn by Martin, givingbackstory to a mid-Targaryen dynasty scamp…Of particular interest, too, are agrandly whimsical piece by Neil Gaiman that begs to be turned into a WesAnderson film; a shaggy dog tale by Paul Cornell of a Flashman-ish charactergone to seed; and, especially, an utterly arresting, utterly surprising tale byGillian Flynn…Rambunctious, rowdy, and occasionally R-rated: a worthyentertainment, without a dud in the bunch, that easily moves from swords and sorceryto hard-boiled Chandleresque.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“A Game of Thrones magus George R. R. Martin and award-winning editor Gardner Dozois preside over this collection of original stories by twenty-one stellar authors. The contributors include Neil Gaiman, Gillian Flynn, Patrick Rothfuss, Cherie Priest, Joe Abercrombie, Connie Willis, and Carrie Vaughn. And there’s a topper: An all-new Game of Thrones tale by the master himself! Editor’s recommendation.”
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“Everyone loves a scoundrel. As themes go, this outstanding collection has chosen one with a generous flexibility and a surefire appeal. Beyond the general setup of characters who are a little dangerous, a little nefarious, and very unpredictable, the stories unfold in a delightful number of directions. Contributions from well-known mystery and thriller writers, as well as offerings from those who are better known for sf and fantasy, are included. The table of contents alone will make fans from all genre aisles salivate.”
— Library Journal (starred review)
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A New York Times bestseller
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A San Francisco Chronicle bestseller
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One of Barnes & Noble's Biggest Books for June 2014
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A Barnes & Noble Editor’s Recommendation
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A June 2014 LibraryReads Pick
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Vickie Elkins, 4/9/2021
About the Authors
Xe Sands has more than a decade of experience bringing stories to life through narration, performance, and visual art, including recordings of the Nightwalkers series from Jaquelyn Frank. She has received several honors, including AudioFile Earphones Awards and a coveted Audie Award, and she was named Favorite Debut Romance Narrator of 2011 in the Romance Audiobooks poll.
George R. R. Martin sold his first story in 1971 and has been writing professionally ever since. He spent ten years in Hollywood as a writer-producer, working on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and television pilots that were never made. In the mid ’90s he returned to prose, his first love, and began work on his epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. He has been in the Seven Kingdoms ever since. Whenever he’s allowed to leave, he returns to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he lives with the lovely Parris, a big white dog called Mischa, and two cats named Augustus and Caligula, who think they run the place.
Gardner Dozois, one of the most acclaimed editors in science fiction, has won the Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor fifteen times, as well as the Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award. He was the editor of Asimov’s Science Fiction magazine for twenty years, is the editor of the Year’s Best Science Fiction anthologies, and is coeditor of the Warriors anthologies, Songs of the Dying Earth, and many others. As a writer, Dozois twice won the Nebula Award for Best Short Story. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
About the Narrators
Iain Glen’s television credits include Downton Abbey, Spooks, Game of Thrones, Dr. Who, and Law & Order. He has also worked extensively in film and is known for his roles in The Iron Lady, Resident Evil: II & III, Kingdom of Heaven, and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. He won the Silver Bear for Best Actor for his role in Silent Scream and was nominated for an Olivier Award for his performance in the play The Blue Room opposite Nicole Kidman. Other theater appearances include Uncle Vanya, The Crucible, Hedda Gabler, Henry V, Macbeth, King Lear, Hamlet, and Edward II.
Ron Donachie is a Scotish actor who has appeared in over one hundred films and television shows, though he is also prolific in theater and voice-over work. Among his many credits are Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, Titanic, Hamish Macbeth, and Waterloo Road.
Rupert Degas is an award-winning narrator and a 2022 recipient of the AudioFile Golden Voice Award. He has won numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards, has recorded the works of Peter Carey, Haruki Murakami, Andy McNab, Darren Shan, and Derek Landy, among others. He has also recorded over fifty radio productions including The Gemini Apes, The Glittering Prizes, This Sceptered Isle, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. He has appeared on film and television in Dead Romantic, EastEnders, Waiting for God, Passport to Murder, Over Here, Fatherland, The Cappuccino Years, Exorcist: The Beginning, Love Soup and Shoot the Messenger. He has also lent his voice to numerous animated films and series including Mr. Bean, Bob the Builder, Robotboy, and The Amazing World of Gumball. Along with several stints in Newsrevue at the Canal Café Theatre and in Edinburgh, he has appeared on the London stage in The Boys Next Door, Are We There Yet?, Becket, Stones in His Pockets, and Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of The 39 Steps. He lives in Sydney, Australia.
W. Morgan Sheppard is an award-winning British actor who has appeared on Broadway and in major films and television shows. His audiobook narrations have garnered several Audie Awards and an AudioFile Earphones Award. He has appeared in numerous films and television series, including Star Trek, Mad Men, and the movie Transformers, among many others, and has won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award.
Janis Ian is a singer, songwriter, and author. She is best known for her 1975 hit single, “At Seventeen,” which won a Grammy Award. She won a second Grammy in 2013 for the narration of her autobiography, Society’s Child.