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Seventeen of writer Michael Bishop's favorite stories were handpicked from his previously uncollected works to create this compelling collection, providing an excellent overview of a career that includes award-winning science fiction, horror, fantasy, satire, space opera, and mystery. In "A Tapestry of Little Murders," a murderer attempts to escape along a literal road to self-destruction. A medical missionary, tortured by government thugs, reveals her dying wish in "With a Little Help from Her Fri<%END%>s." In "The Procedure," an operation to remove a tumorous growth will hopefully excise from the patient's mind and body all t<%END%>encies toward faith and superstition. From futuristic mystery and Vietnam-era dark fantasy to theological speculation on Christ's death, a variety of lyrical voices speak through these haunting stories. An essay by the author divulges the genesis of each story.

Author Biography: Michael Bishop is the Nebula Award-winning author of Blue Kansas Sky, Would It Kill You to Smile?, and Brittle Innings. He lives in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Lucius Shepard is a winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards.

The Washington Posr

There are far more hits than misses in Brightening to Incandescence, a collection well worth looking for. — Tim Sullivan