Fantastic Hope

A collection of 16 sci-fi and fantasy stories edited by number one New York Times best-selling author Laurell K. Hamilton and author William McCaskey.A child’s wish for her father comes true. The end of the world has never been so much fun. Conquering personal demons becomes all too real. It’s not always about winning; sometimes it’s about showing up for the fight. It’s about loving your life’s work, and jobs that make you question everything.In this anthology, 17 authors have woven together brand-new stories that speak to the darkness and despair that life brings while reminding us that good deeds, humor, love, sacrifice, dedication, and following our joy can ignite a light that burns so bright the darkness cannot last.Laurell K. Hamilton and William McCaskey are joined by Kevin J. Anderson, Griffin Barber, Patricia Briggs, Larry Correia, Kacey Ezell, Monalisa Foster, Robert E. Hampson, John G. Hartness, Jonathan Maberry, L. E. Modesitt, Jr., Jessica Schlenker, Sharon Shinn, M. C. Sumner, Patrick M. Tracy, and Michael Z. Williamson in this collection.Contents:Twilight Falls A Joe Ledger Rogue Team International AdventureJonathan MaberryNot in This LifetimeSharon ShinnMr. Positive, The Eternal OptimistLarry CorreiaNo Greater LoveKacey EzellBroken SonGriffin BarberHeart of Clay A Dan Shamble, Zombie Pi AdventureKevin J. AndersonReprise A Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Short StoryJohn G. HartnessAsil and the Not-Date An Alpha and Omega StoryPatricia BriggsIn the DustRobert E. HampsonFallenL. E. Modesitt, Jr.Working ConditionsPatrick M. TracyLast ContactM. C. SumnerRoninWilliam McCaskeySkjöldmóðirMichael Z. Williamson and Jessica SchlenkerBonds of Love and DutyMonalisa FosterZombie Dearest An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter StoryLaurell K. Hamilton