
Ice, Iron and Gold
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 Stories | 78% |
|---|---|
| Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic | 47% |
| Military Sci-Fi | 41% |
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