Best SF | 2011 December

By Mark Watson ⋅ December 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Ancient Greek linguistics and archaelogy are combined to throw light on a creature otherwise lost in the mists of time..

By Mark Watson ⋅ December 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Published some 15 years after her death, a suitably dark and brooding story

By Mark Watson ⋅ December 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Gentle and charming short, which starts off with the death from cancer of one of the main characters, but which nevertheless manages to be uplifting.

By Mark Watson ⋅ December 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

A story which shows promise in places.

By Mark Watson ⋅ December 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Another strong fantasy from Lanagan with strong female characters.

By Mark Watson ⋅ December 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Another excellent, complex piece of world-building from Gilman.

By Mark Watson ⋅ December 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Matthew Hughes’ Luff Imbry makes a return to the pages of F&SF after some years’ absence.

By Mark Watson ⋅ December 10, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Outstanding volume – both in quantity and quality : it felt like reading a Year’s Best SF/F/Horror volume!

By Mark Watson ⋅ December 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

A black hole appears very close to Earth.

By Mark Watson ⋅ December 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Ryman takes us to Nigeria, gives us the texture and taste of that country, with a bit of intriguing science thrown in.

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