The Goddess of Crime and Other Stories
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Ten page-turning science fiction & fantasy short stories from Michael La Ronn, one of the most prolific science fiction & fantasy authors of his generation.
With over 100 books to his name, Michael La Ronn debuts his award-winning short fiction in this groundbreaking new series.
From forgotten goddesses to magical uncles to dark apocalyptic adventures, Strange Stories showcases La Ronn's vivid world-building, quirky humor, and unforgettable characters.
In the lead story, "The Goddess of Crime," a goddess arrives in a crime-ridden city to collect a dark tribute from her subjects, only to uncover something far more sinister. This story, featured in the Hidden Villains: Betrayed anthology, earned Silver Honorable Mention in the Writers of the Future Contest.
Each story brims with thrills, strange twists, and haunting beauty, topped off by an exclusive behind-the-scenes author's note.
But that's not all—readers also get a Strange Stories exclusive: the Encore story. This daring, genre-bending bonus tale ties together the worlds, characters, and stories of the collection in a mind-bending finale you won't see coming.
Stories included in this volume:
• The Goddess of Crime
• The Goddess of Justice
• Hangin' with Uncle Funky
• All Hallowed Roads
• Return to Exodus Ranch
• Alone in Naked Greed
• Almost Dawn
• Maybe Now the Stars Will Shine
• Quick—Only a Fool Would Say That!
• One Last Thing Before We Dock
• (Bonus) Encore No. 1
Get ready to stay up late with these strange and captivating tales.
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About Michael La Ronn
Science fiction and fantasy on the wild side!
Michael La Ronn is the author of many science fiction and fantasy novels including The Last Dragon Lord, Android X, and Eaten series.
In 2012, a life-threatening illness made him realize that storytelling was his #1 passion. He’s devoted his life to writing ever since, making up whatever story makes him fall out of his chair laughing the hardest. Every day.
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