The Complete Short Stories of Mike Carey
Dust jacket illustration by Pedro Marques.
Spanning two decades of work and many different genres, this is the very first collection of Mike Carey's short fiction. It includes the original short stories that were the basis for his novel The Girl With All the Gifts and for the Koli trilogy. It also features a short story set in the world of the Felix Castor novels. Each story is accompanied by the author's own notes.
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M.R. Carey
M.R. Carey has a knack for blending the uncanny with the deeply human, crafting stories that haunt, resonate, and provoke thought long after the last page is turned. A master of tension and emotional complexity, Carey’s works often explore the fragility of humanity, the consequences of survival, and the resilience of the spirit in the face of overwhelming odds.
Best known for The Girl with All the Gifts, Carey redefined the post-apocalyptic genre, creating a chilling yet moving tale of a young girl who holds the key to humanity’s future in a world ravaged by a devastating fungal infection. With a premise that blends horror, science fiction, and the profound innocence of childhood, the book resonated deeply with readers and critics alike, leading to a film adaptation and securing Carey’s place in the literary spotlight.

