Publisher's Summary
People have been telling stories about warriors for as long as they have been telling stories. Since Homer first sang of the wrath of Achilles and the ancient Sumerians set down their tales of Gilgamesh, warriors, soldiers, and fighters have fascinated us; they are a part of every culture, every literary tradition, every genre. All Quiet on the Western Front, From Here to Eternity, and The Red Badge of Courage have become part of our literary canon, taught in classrooms all around the country and the world.
Our contributors make up an all-star lineup of award-winning and best-selling writers, representing a dozen different publishers and as many genres. We asked each of them for the same thing: a story about a warrior. Some chose to write in the genre they're best known for. Some decided to try something different. You will find warriors of every shape, size, and color here, warriors from every epoch of human history, from yesterday and today and tomorrow, and from worlds that never were. Some of the stories will make you sad, some will make you laugh, and many will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Every story in this volume appears here for the first time. Included are: a long novella from the world of his Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin, a new tale of "Lord John" by Diana Gabaldon, an "Emberverse" story by S. M. Stirling, a "Forever Peace" story by Joe Haldeman, and a long tale of humanity at bay by David Weber. Also present are original stories by David Ball, Peter S. Beagle, Lawrence Block, Gardner Dozois, Robin Hobb, Cecelia Holland, Joe R. Lansdale, David Morrell, Naomi Novik, James Rollins, Steven Saylor, Robert Silverberg, Carrie Vaughn, Howard Waldrop, and Tad Williams.
Many of these writers are best sellers. All of them are storytellers of the highest quality. Together they make a volume of unforgettable listening.
LENGTH
31 hrs and 13 mins
MUSIC INTERLUDE:
Album; 5th Dimension 36 All-time Greatest Hits Disc 3
Music Podcast; Le Jazz Affair Show #200 (10-28-2007) with Sal Calfa
Album: Alabama Pass It on Down
Album: Various Artists, Radio November 1972 Disc 01
Talk Podcast: Dreamland - 03-01-2013 - Communication with the Dead, & Beyond with Whitley Striebers
MUSIC INTERLUDE #2:
Album: Barbara Mandrell Live
Music Podcast: Le Jazz Affair Show #073 (08-09-2006) with Sal Calfa
Album: Various Artists, Other Downloads Collection #4
Album: John Barry & Tom Jones, Thunderball
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