In the Stars I'll Find You and Other Tales of Futures Fantastic

Bradley P. Beaulieus latest story collection features his science fictional work, from exploring far-flung worlds to finding what it means to be human through artificial intelligence to the cost of dividing ourself through the use of technology. In the Stars Ill Find You & Other Tales of Futures Fantastic contains 10 stories that explore our very human relationship with technology, some in print for the first time. TABLE OF CONTENTS: In the Stars Ill Find You Erin OShea finds herself at odds with her sister, Tara, and its only after a mission to a habitable planet, light years distant from Earth, that Erin truly understands her sisters point of view, but by then it may be far too late to reconcile. Compartmentalized Mitch has been hiding something. The trouble is, he no longer has any idea what it is, not after hed submitted himself to a new procedure known as compartmentalization. Theres a part of Mitch that wants to learn more, but another part is desperate to keep it from him. Upon the Point of a Knife Jonah is an orphan who runs the streets of 1800?s Providence, but everything changes when an old man approaches him and offers him a knife that doesnt draw blood, but ones very soul. Chasing Humanity The world has been waiting for the transcendence of artificial intelligence for decades. It finally arrives, but the AI is immediately plunged into mystery when it, and its creator, both disappear. Bloom A scientist struggles to contain a viral outbreak that threatens the worlds food supplies, Bloom is a story of heroism even in the face of unstoppable political forces. Born of a Trickster God Part two of The Rmayesh Triptych, a trio of tales set in the world of The Song of the Shattered Sands. In this installment, eda learns more of Rmayesh, the powerful creature that has been living hiding in the streets of Sharakhai for centuries. No Viviremos Como Presos Miguel only has his grandfathers best interests at heart, but when his grandfather starts talking about an organization whose motto is We will not live as prisoners, Miguel becomes worried. And a Girl Named Rose A ships AI struggles with the loss of its human cargo. When one of the last, a girl named Rose, threatens to leave as well, it strikes emotions in the ship it didnt realize it had. But does it happen to late to save Rose? Flashed Forward A story about a man who kickstarts his leap into the future. As is normal for Kickstarters, its only after the project funds that things get really interesting. Quinta Essentia Sean Brannons body was ruined by David Lock, a scientist driven by his quest to unlock the secrets of Quinta Essentia, the most elusive of the magical elements. However, its only after the Jovians land that Sean and David both discover the real secrets of the fifth element. Twelve Kings in Sharakhai marked the start of a bold new epic fantasy series for critically acclaimed author Bradley P. Beaulieu. In the Stars I'll Find You & Other Tales of Futures Fantastic features Beaulieu's science fictional work, from exploring far-flung worlds to finding what it means to be human through artificial intelligence to the cost of dividing ourselves—or ourself—through the use of technology. In this short story collection, you'll find eleven tales that explore our very human relationship with technology, some in print for the first time.