Solaris Rising 1.5: An Exclusive Ebook of New Science Fiction
Edited by Ian Whates.
Solaris Rising 1.5 continues the exciting new series of SF anthologies from Solaris and editor Ian Whates, with an exclusive ebook! An anthology of nine short stories from some of the most exciting names in science fiction today. From both sides of the Atlantic - and further afield - these nine great writers offer you everything from a mystery about the nature of the universe to an inexplicable transmission to everyone on Earth, and from engineered giant spiders to Venetian palaces in space.
So settle in, and enjoy yet more proof of the extraordinary breadth and depth of contemporary SF. Featuring Adam Roberts, Aliette de Bodard, Gareth L. Powell, Mike Resnick, Sarah Lotz, Phillip Vine, Tanith Lee, Paul Cornell, Paul di Filippo
Contents:
- Bulding Bridges: An Introduction by Ian Whates
- What Did Tessimond Tell You? by Adam Roberts
- Two Sisters in Exile by Aliette de Bodard
- Another Apocalypse by Gareth L. Powell
- The Secon Civil War by Mike Resnick
- Charlotte by Sarah Lotz
- The Gift by Phillip Vine
- IT by Tanith Lee
- A New Arrival at the House of Love by Paul Cornell
- A Palazzo in the Stars by Paul Di Filippo
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Ian Whates
Ian Whates is a British speculative fiction author and editor. In 2006 he launched the independent publishing house NewCon press. He lives with his partner Helen in Cambridgeshire.
As of 2009 Whates is currently a director of both the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) and the British Science Fiction Association (BSFA). He has had short fiction published in Nature, Hub and TQR. In 2007 his short story The Gift of Joy was nominated for the British Science Fiction Award.
Solaris Rising
Solaris Rising consists of three primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

