The Sisters of Saint Nicola of The Almost Perpetual Motion vs the Lurch

The Sisters of Saint Nicola of The Almost Perpetual Motion vs the Lurch

[ad_1] In this raucous, steampunk tale a sacred order of scientist nuns battle against vicious Invaders from Mars and their murderous machines in an ongoing conflict that has lasted centuries.     The novice saw it first, but within a few seconds of her call, an augmented eye was turned toward the heavens, confirming that … Read more

The Necessary Arthur | Tor.com

The Necessary Arthur | Tor.com

[ad_1] Some days you find out that the world is nothing like what you think it is. An archaeologist named Tamara working near Hadrian’s Wall is approached by a very annoyed-looking, silver-haired woman with an incomprehensible message: The game is moving on, the time has come to play a hand, and Tamara is on point. … Read more

Dislocation Space | Tor.com

Dislocation Space | Tor.com

[ad_1] A Soviet political prisoner is ordered to use her unique talents to explore a strange scientific phenomenon. It could be a trap…or a way out.   The young woman was short, not quite five feet tall, and very slight, though this was disguised by her over-sized black coat with its white patch on the … Read more

The Case of the Somewhat Mythic Sword

The Case of the Somewhat Mythic Sword

[ad_1] Sir Magnus Holmes, cousin to the more famous Sherlock, is asked to investigate the appearance of an otherworldly knight carrying a legendary sword in the cellar of a Victorian London pub.   “We was ’oping for t’other ’Olmes to take an interest,” said the publican. He wiped his fingers again on his striped apron … Read more