{"product_id":"book-13g9","title":"L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImmerse Yourself in the Writers of the Future!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“This annual series offers 12 dazzling stories that push speculative fiction and fantasy into inventive and invigorating territories.”\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The range is extraordinary: hard science fiction bristles with urgency, fantasy shimmers with mythic depth, and quieter, character-driven tales linger long after the final page. These are not tentative first steps but confident strides from writers poised to shape the genre's future.”\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe International Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Exceeded my expectations. Amazing.”―OnLineBookClub.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the next generation of science fiction and fantasy with twelve emerging authors and three powerhouse storytellers with unforgettable voices and world-class storytelling—narrated by \u003cb\u003eStefan Rudnicki, Orson Scott Card, Gabrielle De Cuir, Janina Edwards, Susan Hanfield, Kirby Heyborne, John Lee, Jim Meskimen, and Scott Peterson\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 42 is the answer, these stories ask the questions worth thinking about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if a perfect rescue went catastrophically wrong?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if the “better you” doesn’t want to share your life?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if love could survive inside a virtual reality?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you’ll encounter a flawless time-rescue gone wrong, a beauty treatment with terrifying consequences, a detective hunted by a body-hopping killer, and a homesteader uncovering a truth that rewrites Earth itself. You’ll also find dragons that defy myth, fairy-tale chaos, supernatural horror, and high-concept science fiction that blends heart, humor, and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom time travel and first contact to magical realism, monsters, and folklore-inspired fantasy, every story is paired with an original illustration—bringing these worlds vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing original stories by \u003cb\u003eOrson Scott Card\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eNina Kiriki Hoffman\u003c\/b\u003e, alongside twelve rising stars shaping the future of speculative fiction, \u003ci\u003eWriters of the Future Volume 42\u003c\/i\u003e is your gateway to bold ideas, fresh voices, and stories readers love to discover—and recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing original stories by Orson Scott Card and Nina Kirki Hoffman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrson Scott Card, Nina Kirki Hoffman, Blake Crouch, Brandon Sanderson, V. E. Schwab, Naomi Novik, Michael Crichton, Ted Chiang, Ken Liu, and Black Mirror.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • 12 illustrated stories from emerging stars of speculative fiction in an accompanying PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • 3 bonus stories by bestselling authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • 3 articles on the craft and business of writing and illustrating from top creators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelected from thousands of entries worldwide, Writers of the Future Volume 42 brings together a new generation of emerging authors and illustrators—your launchpad into the future of science fiction and fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreamscape","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":66569034694960,"sku":"BD13g9","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/13g9-Square-cover.jpg?v=1778046615","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-13g9","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}