Clockwork Universe Steampunk vs Aliens Author:Patricia Bray (Editor), Joshua Palmatier (Editor) When aliens reach Earth, they encounter the clockwork mechanisms and Victorian sensibilities of a full-blown steampunk civilization. Inspired by the classic science fiction adventure tales of the nineteenth century, leading fantasy and science fiction authors will bring us tales of first contact with a twist, as steam power meets laser cannons .... more » . . and dirigibles face off against flying saucers.
Contents:
Introduction (Clockwork Universe: Steampunk vs Aliens) • essay by Patricia Bray
The Cavorite Job / shortfiction by Ian Tregillis
Gracie's Fire [Gracie] / shortfiction by Leah Cutter
Quinta Essentia / shortfiction by Bradley P. Beaulieu
When Comrade Ekaterina Died for the Motherland / shortfiction by J. R. Hargenrader
A Clockwork Alien / shortfiction by Jeanne Cook [as by Gini Koch]
Heart of the Empire / shortfiction by Jason Palmatier
The Red Queen and the White / shortfiction by C. B. Pratt
The Wizard of Woodrow Park / shortfiction by Jean Marie Ward
Of War and Wings / shortfiction by Tansy Rayner Roberts
Airship Down: A Sound and Fury Adventure / shortfiction by Larry Martin and Gail Z. Martin
Steamsuit / shortfiction by David J. Fortier
Fingers of Steam, Veins of Gold / shortfiction by Brad Hafford
Heart of Clockwork / shortfiction by S. C. Butler
Lady Antheia's Guide to Horticultural Warfare / shortfiction by Seanan McGuire