{"product_id":"9781429956468","title":"Tor\/Forge Author Voices: Volume 2: Volume 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have the guts to steal from the Queen of England?  Or the survival instincts to survive a zombie apocalypse?  Have you ever wondered what your cat is staring at in a seemingly empty room? In this collection you can experience this all and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this sampler, Tor and Forge Books proudly present a one-of-a-kind collection of articles written by our authors, along with excerpts of forthcoming books. We're highlighting a cross-section of our exciting new and popular titles in science fiction and fantasy, steampunk, young adult fiction, and your favorite video properties with a look at Tor's\u003ci\u003eHalo™\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDragon Age™\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDead Space™\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEVE™\u003c\/i\u003e tie-in novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso included in this collection are articles and essays on the craft of writing and reflections on the many worlds of genre fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this collection . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGREG BEAR gives us a look at what it is like to write in the Halo universe with the newest entry into the Halo series, \u003ci\u003eHALO: Cryptum\u003c\/i\u003e.  Read an excerpt of \u003ci\u003eHALO: Cryptum\u003c\/i\u003eand begin discovering the mysteries of the Forerunner society, the architects of the Halo rings.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eORSON SCOTT CARD returns to fantasy with \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Gate\u003c\/i\u003e and gives us a tour of the worlds connected to the Mithermages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBRIAN HERBERT and KEVIN J. ANDERSON launch an epic new science fiction series with \u003ci\u003eHellhole\u003c\/i\u003e.  KEVIN J. ANDERSON also provides us with a personal essay about his appreciation for the science fiction genre as an escape for the imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe long awaited sequel to \u003ci\u003eFire Upon the Deep\u003c\/i\u003e by VERNOR VINGE releases on October 11th.  In the meantime, check out a sneak-peak of \u003ci\u003eTheChildren of the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author of the Fables comics, BILL WILLINGHAM, gives us a look at a new prose novel for middle grade audiences, \u003ci\u003eDown The Mysterly River \u003c\/i\u003e– to be released with interior art from Fables artist, Mark Buckingham \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith more features and novel previews by:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSTEVE ENGLEHART\u003cbr\u003eBRIAN EVENSON\u003cbr\u003eDAVID GAIDER\u003cbr\u003eFELIX GILMAN\u003cbr\u003eTONY GONZALES\u003cbr\u003eL.E. MODESITT, JR.\u003cbr\u003eCHERIE PRIEST\u003cbr\u003eCARRIE VAUGHN\u003cbr\u003eKENDARE BLAKE\u003cbr\u003eLISA DESROCHERS\u003cbr\u003eRHIANNON FRATER\u003cbr\u003eKIKI HAMILTON\u003cbr\u003eDAVID WEBER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom Doherty Associates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47141776523504,"sku":"9781429956468","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781429956468_p0.jpg?v=1763748467","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781429956468","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}