Joy to the Worlds: Mysterious Speculative Fiction for the Holidays

"Eight short stories by four authors glisten with holiday wonder, each one decorated in hues of legend, myth, SF, and quirky, joyful fun." -Publishers Weekly "Joy to the Worlds is a wide-ranging mixture of SF, Fantasy and Horror that made me wish for snowy weather and a good hot drink. [It] reminded me of Connie Willis's collection Miracle and Other Christmas Stories." -SFFWorld "...an imaginative ride into the 'what-if'. Drawing from traditional mythology and lore as well as time-travel and science fiction, each author presents a unique perspective on the traditional holiday tale." 4/5 stars -San Francisco Book Review "...brain-bending, strange, and wonderful...perfect for taking your mind off holiday stresses...Grab a copy for yourself, and think about your book-obsessed friends as well." -Fan Girl Nation "...a spunky alternative to traditional holiday fare...If you're a dystopian at heart, "Joy to the Worlds" may be the remedy for you." -Barbara McMichael, The Bellingham Herald "...clever and evocative of the mystery and thrill of Christmas by turns creepy and sometimes amusing. Ranging from dark dystopian worlds to comedic retro-futures, four diverse writers find new ways to combine these disparate worlds into something anyone will enjoy." -Amy Brown, Geek Syndicate "The holidays plus spec-fic... yes please! I was tempted to hold off reading this book until closer to Christmas, but I couldn't do it. I needed this book in my life. And the good news is... Joy to the Worlds did not disappoint! The bad news is, I want more! Way more. This book was unlike any other holiday collection out there, and that's why I loved it. Is it Christmas yet?" -Librarian Nerdette "...good, well-paced and enjoyable anthology of speculative fiction/urban fantasy short stories set around Christmas time. It is an enjoyable read, suits to season for this urban fantasy junkie and all in all something I suggest you pop in your eBook stocking tomorrow!" 4 out of 5 stars -Janis Hill of Janis' Reviews "...a solid collection of fantasy and sci-fi jaunts that will leave you with a strangely satisfying Christmassy feeling." 4 out of 5 stars -The Bookshelf Gargoyle "...engaging collection...this [book] need not be limited to holiday season reading." 4.25 out of 5 stars -Martha's Bookshelf "...well-written and enjoyable...a great holiday-time read!" -Tungsten Hippo "...fantastical, dark and unique...All the stories are a completely different reading experience and will thrill mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and horror fans alike." -I Smell Sheep "Great Holiday Spiced Speculative Fiction...delightful collection. [Ol' St. Nick]-Think Santa Claus vs the Martians crossed with Firefly and a dash of The Sopranos. [In The Ringers] Raven Oak really managed to turn holiday traditions on their heads." -Conrad Zero "...a fascinating mixture of genres. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes mysteries that are heavily influence by science fiction." -Long & Short Reviews "[Joy to the Worlds will] entertain in an unexpected way, giving the reader a slightly askew look at the holiday season. What better way to be introduced to authors you haven't tried before?" -Buried Under Books