Terrible Worlds: Revolutions

The super-rich, the princes of capitalism, live off the labor of the masses and are willing to see the world burn to preserve their luxurious lives. In three critically acclaimed novellas, British science fiction master Tor.com takes you into the mud and horror of a future battlefield, the dust and burning heat of a scorched equator, and the grinding poverty of a newly-feudal village. Terrible Worlds: Revolutions collects Tchaikovsky's novellas Ironclads (2017), Firewalkers (2020), and Ogres (2022) for the first time, offering glimpses of hope for a better future.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2023
Publisher: Rebellion

Scions, sonko, and landlords, whatever their titles, represent the super-rich, the princes of capitalism, who thrive off the labor and sacrifices of the vast masses, with little regard for the destruction they cause. In three highly acclaimed novellas, the British master of science fiction delves into the muddy and horrific terrain of a future battlefield, the scorching heat of a scorched equator, and the grinding poverty of a newly feudal village. Through these narratives, Tchaikovsky explores the lives of the dedicated individuals who sacrifice their very existence for the ungrateful masters, laying the seeds of a revolutionary uprising.

Collecting Tchaikovsky's critically acclaimed novellas Ironclads (2017), Firewalkers (2020), and Ogres (2022) for the first time, Terrible Worlds: Revolutions offers a glimpse of hope for a better future. These three tales transport readers to different worlds, each grappling with the consequences of oppression and the struggle for liberation. Ironclads portrays a world dominated by powerful corporations and their advanced military technology, where the line between humanity and machines blurred. Firewalkers takes us to a post-apocalyptic world where a group of survivors must navigate a dangerous landscape filled with mutated creatures and rival factions. Ogres, on the other hand, explores the dynamics of a society where humans are enslaved by giant ogres and forced to labor in their mines.

Through these captivating stories, Tchaikovsky examines the themes of power, resistance, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. He challenges readers to consider the consequences of unchecked capitalism and the importance of standing up against oppression and injustice. Terrible Worlds: Revolutions is a must-read for fans of science fiction and anyone seeking to explore the darker side of humanity and the potential for change.

Weight: 318g
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786188885