Gunn, Eileen
Night Shift
- ISBN 13:
- 9781629639420
- author:
- Gunn, Eileen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- PM Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 18.8 x 12.5 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Night Shift by Eileen Gunn is a thought-provoking collection of science fiction short stories that explore the intersection of technology and art. With wry, dark humor, Gunn tackles complex themes such as immortality and the consequences of advanced AI.
The book features four distinct tales, including "After the Thaw", which reimagines an ancient idea in a futuristic context, and "Terrible Trudy on the Lam", based on real events. Other stories, like "Night Shift at NanoGobblers" and "Transitions", delve into the world of asteroid-altering AIs and the human experience of time dilation.
This third collection from Eileen Gunn is a testament to her unique vision and skill as a science fiction writer, offering incisive portraits of her colleagues and friends in the field. With its thought-provoking themes and engaging storytelling, Night Shift is a compelling read for fans of science fiction and short stories.