From the spooky battlefield of the Civil War, to the Vietnam War theme park and the all-powerful brain of an autistic boy, to the harrowing story of psychovampires, this is a journey into a world of fear and mystery, a mental twilight zone where a visit shivers.

Dan Simmons is an extraordinary artist that few in his chosen field can match. Unlimited talent forces him to constantly transcend the boundaries of species, while at the same time allowing him to irritate minds and move hearts. Today, we present a collection of his brilliant short stories, dazzling masterpieces of broadly understood fantasy (including, among others, The Orphans of Helisa, the Locus Award-winning return to the Hyperion universe), whose author features his unique mastery of style, breathtaking ingenuity and flawless execution. This is one of the true giants of modern fantasy.

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