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Behind the Mask

Description: Behind the Maskis a multi-author collection with stories by award-winning authors Kelly Link, Cat Rambo, Carrie Vaughn, Seanan McGuire, Lavie Tidhar, Sarah Pinsker, Keith Rosson, Kate Marshall, Chris Large and others. It is partially a prose nod to the comic worldthe bombast, the larger-than-life, the save-the-worlds and the calls-to-adventure. But its also a spotlight on the more intimate side of the genre. The hopes and dreams of our cape-clad heroes. The regrets and longings of our cowled villains. That poignant, solitary view of the world that can only be experienced from behind the mask. The authors in this collection, both established and new, are all dexterous and wonderfully imaginative, each deserving of their own form-fitting uniforms and capes. Some of the stories pulse with social commentary, like Cat Rambos whimsical and deft Ms. Liberty Gets a Haircut and Keith Rossons haunting Torch Songs. Others twist the genre into strange and new territories, like Stuart Suffels atmospheric Birthright, Kate Marhsalls moving Destroy the City with Me Tonight, and Adam Shannons reality-bending Over an Embattled City. Some punch with heart and humor, like Matt Mikalatoss satisfying The Beard of Truth and Chris Larges adventurous Salt City Blue, while others punch with bite and grit, such as Michael Milnes evocative Inheritance, Aimee Ogdens poignant As I Fall Asleep, and Jennifer Pullens heartfelt Meeting Someone in the 22nd Century. Some of the stories feature characters who might not be superheroes in the traditional sense, yet are heroic nonetheless, such as Sarah Pinskers imaginative The Smoke Means Its Working and Stephanie Lais majestic The Fall of the Jade Sword. Some shine a unique, captivating spotlight on supervillains, like Keith Fradys dramatic Fool and Carrie Vaughns