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With Stars in Their Eyes

With Stars in Their Eyes

Science FictionSpace Opera
Pages
212
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection features three science fiction novellas from celebrated authors of the genre. One story details a strange first encounter with an alien species, while another follows an ordinary man from Wyoming who is unexpectedly chosen for a mission into space. These tales explore classic themes of exploration, human ambition, and the vast possibilities waiting beyond our world.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

HopefulAdventurousThought-ProvokingInspiring
First Contact

Genres

Science Fiction Space Opera

Authors

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Adam-Troy Castro

Adam-Troy Castro is a writer of science fiction and dark fantasy, known for titles like Cosmic Powers and Desperate, Decaying Darkness. He also wrote Did You Say Chicks?! and has been featured in collections such as Some of the Best from Tor.com.

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Jerry Oltion

Jerry Oltion (born 1957) is a science fiction author from Eugene, Oregon, known for numerous novels and short stories, including books in the Star Trek series. He is a member of the Wordos writers' group and also writes under the pen name "Ryan Hughes."

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Stanley Schmidt

Stanley Albert Schmidt (born March 7, 1944) is an American science fiction author and editor. Between 1978 and 2012 he served as editor of Analog Science Fiction and Fact magazine. Schmidt was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1966. He then attended Case Western Reserve University, where he completed his PhD in physics in 1969. After receiving his degree, he became a professor at Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio, teaching physics, astronomy, and scien...