{"product_id":"the-goddess-of-crime-and-other-stories-9798885511568","title":"The Goddess of Crime and Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTen page-turning science fiction \u0026amp; fantasy short stories from Michael La Ronn, one of the most prolific science fiction \u0026amp; fantasy authors of his generation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over 100 books to his name, Michael La Ronn debuts his award-winning short fiction in this groundbreaking new series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom forgotten goddesses to magical uncles to dark apocalyptic adventures, Strange Stories showcases La Ronn's vivid world-building, quirky humor, and unforgettable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the lead story, \"The Goddess of Crime,\" a goddess arrives in a crime-ridden city to collect a dark tribute from her subjects, only to uncover something far more sinister. This story, featured in the Hidden Villains: Betrayed anthology, earned Silver Honorable Mention in the Writers of the Future Contest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach story brims with thrills, strange twists, and haunting beauty, topped off by an exclusive behind-the-scenes author's note. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut that's not all-readers also get a Strange Stories exclusive: the Encore story. This daring, genre-bending bonus tale ties together the worlds, characters, and stories of the collection in a mind-bending finale you won't see coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStories included in this volume: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-The Goddess of Crime\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-The Goddess of Justice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Hangin' with Uncle Funky\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-All Hallowed Roads\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Return to Exodus Ranch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Alone in Naked Greed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Almost Dawn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Maybe Now the Stars Will Shine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Quick-Only a Fool Would Say That!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-One Last Thing Before We Dock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-(Bonus) Encore No. 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet ready to stay up late with these strange and captivating tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eV1.0\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Author Level Up LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/02\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798885511568\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.52d","brand":"Michael La Ronn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53239864459445,"sku":"9798885511568","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/9798885511568.jpg?v=1788974634","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-goddess-of-crime-and-other-stories-9798885511568","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}