Bøger af Stewart Hotston

A fantasy anthology collecting together stories about the people of Akesh, a land and culture of the Curious Pastimes universe.

Six stories from worlds not very far away from ours. Stories about Chosen Ones, about prophets who'd rather be eating curry in front of the TV and ancient entities messing up caravan parks in Wales. You'll meet a man who can see the world for what it really is. You'll find families who defied destiny and whose teenage son can't wait to escape such freedom. You'll meet a young woman whose destiny as the Chosen One has left her alone and depressed. You might also meet people who could change worlds with a word or who will destroy stars for love. Tales of Wild Light tells of different worlds all of which are united by families facing off against the world.

Sarah Shannon is a scientist working at the cutting edge of black hole research. She is also a woman seeking to cope with the impending death of her wife, Rhona, the love of her life. Unable to come to terms with this inevitable loss, she has embarked on an affair with her work colleague, Akshai; and that's only the start of things getting complicated.Something has gone wrong with Sarah and Akshai's ground-breaking simulations of black holes. When they are able to correct the errors the system abandons their simulations, instead spitting out equations as if demanding a response. When they answer, the system takes over their lab and starts to transform their equipment - forcing them to flee. They are left suspecting the impossible: First Contact.As Sarah's employer steps in and seeks to take control, she risks losing access to her own work. Worse still, when they fled the lab she and Akshai had to leave Rhona behind, and Sarah will do whatever it takes to get her back.