Strange Visitors

Eric Brown has been writing first rate science fiction for more than a quarter of a century, with over a hundred and twenty short stories, twenty-odd novels, several collections and no few novellas to his credit. Here are nine of those stories, never previously collected, plus a brand new piece written especially for this collection. Sit back, put your feet up, and immerse yourself in the rich worlds of Eric’s imagination…

1. Introduction
2. Life Beyond…
3. Steps Along the Way
4. The Sins of Edward Veron
5. Myths of the Martian Future
6. The Scribe of Betelgeuse V
7. The Rest is Speculation
8. The Tragic Affair of the Martian Ambassador
9. Bukowski on Mars, with Beer
10. People of Planet Earth
11. P.O.O.C.H.
About the Author

“Eric Brown joins the ranks of Graham Joyce, Christopher Priest and Robert Holdstock as a master fabulist.” – Paul di Filippo

“Brown thoughtfully addresses questions of morality, life and death... all can appreciate the graceful writing.” – Publishers Weekly on Threshold Shift.

“Eric Brown spins a terrific yarn.” – SFX.

“SF suffused with a cosmopolitan and literary sensibility.” – Paul McAuley.

“British writing with a deft, understated touch; wonderful.” – New Scientist.

“This is the rediscovery of wonder.” – Stephen Baxter on Helix.