Ice, Iron and Gold by S. M. Stirling

Ice, Iron and Gold

S. M. Stirling

Night Shade · Hardcover · October 1, 2007

Egyptian chariots carry shotgunners and haul heavy cannon into battle, Roman centurions fight at the whims of bug-eyed monsters, vigilant National Guardsmen hold the line against cannibalistic illegal aliens, and American soldiers wander savage lands, leading a massive AI -controlled BOLO tank, as they struggle to return home to a United States that no longer exists.

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Who it’s for
Thirteen military science-fiction stories bring myth, technology, and pressure-tested duty into collision.
Themes
Duty and honor under fire, Myth meets technology, Alternate and apocalyptic futures
Pacing
Fast

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Egyptian chariots carry shotgunners and haul heavy cannon into battle, Roman centurions fight at the whims of bug-eyed monsters, vigilant National Guardsmen hold the line against cannibalistic illegal aliens, and American soldiers wander savage lands, leading a massive AI -controlled BOLO tank, as they struggle to return home to a United States that no longer exists.

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Through themes of duty, honor, and fortitude under fire, New York Times best-selling author S. M. Stirling presents thirteen stories of military men and women pushed to the point where myth and technology collide. Showcasing Stirling’s trademark military action, jargon-heavy dialogue, and conflictdriven storytelling, these thrilling tales of alternate histories, apocalyptic futures, and hard-driving military Science Fiction demonstrate why Stirling has long been a fan favorite. Ice, Iron, and Gold, the first short fiction collection by S. M. Stirling, features “Something for Yew,” an original novella set in Stirling’s Emberverse (Dies the Fire) and “Riding Shotgun to Armageddon,” a short story set within the universe of his Nantucket series (Island in the Sea of Time). An essential collection for Stirling fans and a perfect introduction for new readers, Ice, Iron and Gold gathers together evocative and insightful tales certain to thrill, shock, and astound.

Myth Under Fire

Thirteen military science-fiction stories bring myth, technology, and pressure-tested duty into collision.

Come here for

  • Military action across alternate histories and apocalyptic futures
  • Myth and technology colliding under fire

Expect

  • Jargon-heavy dialogue and conflict-driven storytelling
  • A varied collection, including stories set in two of Stirling’s series

Where it sits

Sci-Fi Short Stories78%
Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic47%
Military Sci-Fi41%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Sci-Fi Short Stories
  • Alternate History
Authors
S. M. Stirling
Publisher
Night Shade
Published
October 1, 2007
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Duty and honor under fire · Myth meets technology · Alternate and apocalyptic futures
Reading lane
Fantasy Adventure