The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories

This unabridged audio collection, edited by Allan Kaster and narrated by top voice talents, showcases the finest hard science fiction stories from 2016, featuring both established and emerging authors. The tales explore various themes, such as astronauts discovering dying microbial life on Mars in "Vortex," a coder facing off against a viral creator in "RedKing," and scavengers on a rescue mission in "Number Nine Moon." Additional stories include a vengeance-driven girl's confrontation with a colossal sea creature in "Of the Beast in the Belly," and a community grappling with alien encounters in "The Seventh Gamer." Each narrative offers a unique glimpse into the imaginative possibilities of science fiction.