Redshifted: Martian Stories

2013 • 134 pages

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Third Flatiron Anthologies presents "Redshifted: Martian Stories," a collection of new short speculative fiction by rising and established authors. Look for your sign as an astrologer casts a Martian colony's horoscope, the Roman god decides war's not in his stars, and a tycoon finds his way back to Barsoom. Cheer as a clockwork man takes his girl on the trip of a lifetime, a Martian bride refuses to miss her wedding, and Man's Best Friend turns out to be a giant roach. Shadow a being who's "just here to help," and another who's just here to hurt. Shiver as murderous antibodies attack an expedition, and a workfare crew struggles to dispose of hazardous junk from space. And of course, get a good laugh as you peruse the Want Ads and check your MarsMail.

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Jeff

I received this copy from First Reads and Third Flatiron Anthologies for an honest review.

I'll be the first to admit that I am a sucker for a good science fiction short story. This anthology treated me to a baker's dozen of well written stories, each with its own creative take on the red planet. While I enjoyed each story in this collection, here are a few of my favorites.

The Canary and the Roach by Ian Rose tells the tale of a Martian mining accident.

Colorblind on the Red Planet by Vince Liberato details the exploits a Mars expedition with disastrous results.

Cadaver by Robina Williams shows how one “cadaver” can affect a whole world.

Make Carrots, Not War by Neil James Hudson lets us know that the god of war isn't as warlike as we thought.

I also chuckled silently to myself as I read For Sale: One Red Planet by Jeff Hewitt and MarsMail by Michael McGlade.

This anthology is a must read for anyone who likes science fiction short stories and I'll definitely be checking into the other titles by Third Flatiron Anthologies.