An anthology of epic fantasy tales by masters like George R.R. Martin and Scott Lynch, focusing on swords and sorcery with diverse, original stories.
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An anthology of epic fantasy tales by masters like George R.R. Martin and Scott Lynch, focusing on swords and sorcery with diverse, original stories.
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Now, in The Book of Swords, acclaimed editor and bestselling author Gardner Dozois presents an all-new anthology of original epic tales by a stellar cast of award-winning modern masters—many of them set in their authors’ best-loved worlds. Join today’s finest tellers of fantastic tales, including George R. R. Martin, K. J. Parker, Robin Hobb, Scott Lynch, Ken Liu, C. J. Cherryh, Daniel Abraham, Lavie Tidhar, Ellen Kushner, and more on action-packed journeys of swordplay, magic, and mythological ...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes; mostly fade-to-black or implied. Minor implied sexual threats or coercion in a few stories; not graphic.
Violence & gore
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Frequent graphic battle scenes, swordplay, and some disturbing violence.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language in some stories; varies by author.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use in tavern settings; not central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ characters in a few stories; not central.
Religious content
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Minor religious themes or rituals in some fantasy settings.
Magic & witchcraft
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Frequent fantasy magic and sorcery; some stories feature dark rituals.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate political themes like power struggles and empires in several tales.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of despair or sacrifice; no explicit self-harm depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depictions of abuse and suffering, including war horrors. Minor implied sexual threats or coercion in a few stories; not graphic.
Other
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