"Gathered together for the first time, this collection of 24 short stories by the author of" Yellow Blue Tibia" includes new works Unique twisted visions from the edges and the center of science fiction, these are stories that carry Adam Roberts trademark elegance of style and restless enquiry of the genre he loves so much. Some of them have appeared in magazines, some in anthologies, and some are appearing for the first time. These are stories to make readers think, laugh, and wonder as well as to make readers uneasy. These tales ask questions, sow mysteries, and always entertain" -- Provided by the publisher.