"James Van Pelt's stories are the kind that make you lose track of
time when you sit down to read. His characters never fail to charm,
and his stories--sometimes deceptively simple--invariably seem to
matter. From a story of elderly lovers to one about genius kids,
from a tale of middle-aged suburban combatants to that of an AI who
can cry, this volume will delight readers. It will also leave them
wondering, which is what science fiction and fantasy stories should
do. If you're not a Van Pelt fan yet, you will be after you read
this delectable collection."
--Louise Marley, author of The Child Goddess"James van Pelt's
stories capture the essential joy and boundless optimism of Golden
Age science fiction better than any writer alive. The Experience
Arcade and Other Stories contains tales of weaponized ghosts,
warring lawn fairies, a poet who investigates a murder on a
starship, a young Tom Corbett's secret initiation into the Solar
Guard, a couple who exchange gifts after death, ghost ships, and
even more wonderous things. If you love SF in all its strange
wonder and constant surprises, this book is your ticket."
--John O'Neill, Black Gate Magazine"Prolific, masterful, and
stunningly original, James Van Pelt is a modern virtuoso of science
fiction. This collection of short stories both defines the genre,
and pushes it forward into newly charted territory."
--Ted Kosmatka, author of The Flicker Men"When I was trying to
learn enough craft to break into print, I remember looking to James
Van Pelt and his crisp, powerful short fiction. Nearly two decades
later and the master craftsman is still producing brilliant,
beautiful work that captivates and compels. In The Experience
Acrade and Other Stories, we get a broad view of Van Pelt's range
as a speculative fantasist. If you love short fiction, it belongs
on your shelf."
--Ken Scholes, author of The Psalms of Isaak
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