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Tales of Wonder Kindle Edition

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

Science Fantasy is the collision of science fiction and fantasy - where the impossible and the improbable come together. This is a universe of spaceships and sorcery, of mechanics and magic, where zeppelins soar through the ether and conjurers stalk dark tunnels with a ball of light in their fist. So cut loose, let slip the mooring ropes on your imagination, and join these nine authors as they set course for the horizon - and beyond.

Nine tales of science. Nine tales of fantasy. Nine tales to make you wonder.

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If you like science fantasy as a genre, then I can recommend this anthology. Pick up a copy and watch as the impossible becomes probable.
Matt Mitrovich, Amazing Stories magazine
Each story is exceptionally well written, with complex characters and compelling plots. We have humor, drama, mystery, adventure, and thought-provoking content... If you're looking for a fun diversion from the drudgery of reality, I highly recommend losing yourself in Tales of Wonder.

Vine Voice Darcia Helle

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N345AC1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inklings Press (January 21, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 237 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1549500430
  • Customer Reviews:
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017
    In “Tales of Wonder”, the fifth anthology of short stories from the Inklings Press, there are nine stories which belong to the sub-genre where “Science and Fantasy collide”. If anyone may be in doubt about a possible confusing of boundaries, it is only necessary to read Ricardo Victoria’s well researched and clear Foreword, to understand what lies behind the writing of these narratives.
    The building of strange, intriguing worlds, or drawing the reader to a different time can be done in a novel with its wider opportunities for construction and consolidation, but if completion has to be achieved within the scope of a short story, the writer must be thoroughly in control of the genre.
    It is not done easily, but in this anthology, there are some stories which clearly demonstrate such control. In “The Lair of the Thunderlord” by Rob Edwards, both the characters and events are presented often through innuendo and inference than by direct narrative. The reason why it is vitally important to save a certain crew member at the beginning of the action is not revealed until the moment of climax. Readers become interested in this type of directed uncertainty. It is clever and stylish story-telling, and this particular narrative illustrates one of the reasons why people still enjoy the short story genre.
    Another similarly tight story is Terri Pray’s very well-written “Grace” which, from the outset introduces a complex set of possibilities into the mind of any reader with Sci-Fi and Fantasy experience. How those possibilities are resolved makes this story another of the anthology’s very high quality presentations.
    Matthew Harvey’s “A Very Improper Adventure” deals with an exciting and eventful storyline in a less effective manner. The characters are strong, and the action is vivid, but a reader’s involvement with the narrative is weakened by stilted dialogue and the constant stream of direct narrative. Although the events themselves draw the attention along to the end of the story, very little is left for the imagination to supply.
    “Tales of Wonder” is a very good anthology. It covers a wide range of speculative narratives, all of which have their unique attraction, all of which are presented to a very high standard of editorial excellence. It is very highly recommended to short story readers and novel readers alike.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2017
    Another fine installment in Inklings Press' 'Tales' series. When I picked this book up, I had my doubts about the very term 'science fantasy'. I've always regarded the two genres as mutually exclusive. I'm happy to say the stories in here proved me wrong. Whether it's science so advanced as to seem magical to a little girl or a refreshingly new take on the werewolf fable or an exploration of the fundamental conflict between science and magic, these stories prove that there are, indeed, more things in heaven & earth than dreamt of in our tech-oriented philosophy. Great set of stories with which to pass the hours!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018
    Tales of Wonder portrays a fascinating place where modern science-fantasy rubs shoulders with steampunk pasts and alternative futures. From space ships propelled by chickens to an alien explanation for ancient folklore, from a haunting interstellar retelling of the Inuit legend of Sedna to magic users so powerful they can black out entire electric grids, I found this collection packed with people and situations that were anything but what they seemed.

    My personal favorites were The Last Sorceror by Leo McBride and Sedna’s Hair by Jeff Provine; but with its diverse time periods and storytelling styles, Tales of Wonder has something for everyone. I look forward to reading more from these authors in the future!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2017
    Every story in this collection was fantastically written. In a genre like science fantasy it's easy to find authors who are just bursting with ideas but falling short on writing talent. That's not a problem with this collection. Each story is unique, and well blended between two genres, which in my opinion, aren't combined often enough. This story is a quick read that I would highly recommend to any fan of the sci-fi or fantasy genres.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2017
    Tales of Wonder is a superb concoction of SciFi / Fantasy mashups that is bound to be a lip curler of anyone who grew up reading these kinds of
    tales. By far my favorite, although they are all gems in their own way, is Senda's Hair - a short tale of technological arrogance in the face of
    certain demise, with a nice little twist at the end that conjures imagery akin to some of Greg Bear's works. A strong 4-star effort here by this
    team of indies!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2017
    Another amazing read from the Inklings Press group. These are by far the best stories available on Amazon. I can't wait for each edition to come out. A very talented group of writers.
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  • BEEJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2017
    Review of Tales of Wonder Kindle Edition

    by Ricardo Victoria, E. M. Swift-Hook, Matthew Harvey, Jessica Holmes, Rob Edwards, Leo Mc Bride, Terri Pray, Brent A. Harris, Jeff Provine.
    I bought this anthology because I have read two books by one of the authors and really enjoyed them so looked to another tale from E. M. Swift-Hook. What I got in addition, was a series of mind-expanding stories from a group of independent authors whose books I can now chase down for many hours of entertainment.
    This is a collection of Science/ Fantasy stories with a leaning toward magic rather than hard technology. It will appeal to any reader who enjoys exploring new worlds and ideas. If you have occasionally toyed with the idea of this style of fiction but have shied away from gadgets and spaceships then this would be an ideal way to dip a toe in these waters.
    Here you will find adventure, suspense, romance and entertainment all spun together with enough plot twists and surprises to keep the pages turning and your reading lamp burning late into the night. At the very gentle price of £2.99, you can load this onto your Kindle and lose yourself in fascination for a very pleasant interlude.
    Just the right antidote to the foul weather at this time of year and even better for passing the time as your tan develops but do remember the sun lotion as you won’t want to put the book down to apply it later.
  • JP Wright
    4.0 out of 5 stars a fusion banquet
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2017
    Like a long meal, with each course a fusion of different cuisines, it will be easy for everyone to find something they like here. We have sci-fi blended with fantasy, with historical fiction; space travel under the spell of mythology; steampunk spies; a touch of horror; magic merging with or contesting with technology. All with a wide-eyed adventurous spirit, some with surprising twists.
    For me, the most successful stories are 'Sedna's Hair', for its linking space-farers traditions with ancient mythology, 'A Twist in Time' for its cheeky theft of Dickens characters, and 'A Very Improper Adventure' for creating a world recalling early sci-fi adventure stories and the excitement and glamour of a very different sort of cruise ship. Others will no doubt have their favourites.
    In a few places, a careful edit would improve the reading experience, and in patches the ideas run ahead of the writing. However, none of these stories is a chore to read, and the next turn if the page will offer something completely different.
    I received a free copy of this work in exchange for a fair review.
  • H T M Kenward
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sci Fi Anthology !
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2022
    Great anthology of some fairly "off the wall" Sci Fi / fantasy stories. As an example of modern, cutting edge sci-fi, this is hard to beat. Highley recommended.
  • Layla Pinkett
    4.0 out of 5 stars So many great stories in one place!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2017
    Some of the author's I was familiar with, and others...not so. But saying that, each brought their on brand of story telling to the table in this well written, well paced anthology. There was a good mixture of Science Fiction and Fantasy, and some of the stories were slightly better than others, meaning I could engage more with certain elements than with others. Overall though, it was a fantastic read...well done guy's!

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