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Summary: Strap in, turn down the lights, and enter worlds that will stretch your imagination to the full… From the multi-award-winning author of the First Contact Series, Milijun, Saving Paludis, Silently in the Night, and Those Alien Skies comes a spellbinding collection of short stories that promises hours of captivating entertainment. Experience tales ranging from a stranded alien comedian to the darkest corners of the human mind; from breathtaking galactic adventures to hidden extraterrestrial schemes on Earth. Each story is crafted to keep you guessing and enthralled at every turn. 2022 IAN Book of the Year Award: Short Story Collection - Finalist 2022 Incipere Book Awards - First Place 2022 Global Book Awards - Gold Winner 2021 Readers' Favorite - Finalist 2021 Literary Titan Gold Book Award 2021 Top Shelf Award - First Place 2021 Authors Shout Top Pick ★★★★★ "The writing style employed by Graham is unique and powerful. His wording is beautiful and well-crafted, making the act of slipping into the worlds that he creates an easy task. The characters, situations, and places are all created with care and depth. I loved the style of this author." ★★★★★ “Looking for Life is a spine-tingling, thrilling compilation of stories you mustn’t miss." ★★★★★ “Clayton’s way with words and his descriptions of both place and characters in distant and strange encounters and worlds are painted with elegance and authority. He leaves us with not a ‘what if’ attitude, but with a ‘when?’ and that is the essence of a fine science fiction author.” ★★★★★ “I fell in love with the book from the very first story. The plots varying from dark conspiracies to direct threats keep high suspense in all stories.” With tales of alien invasion, deep space mystery, time travel, and dystopian future Earths, this is a collection which takes inspiration from the much respected ‘old masters’ of Science Fiction.
