Elephants in Bloom
(2024)(The fifth book in the Polestars series)
A collection of stories by Cécile Cristofari
Debut collection from a French author who has been making a name for herself with regular contributions to Interzone and elsewhere (Clarkesworld, ParSec, etc). Providing a fresh perspective on the world, humanity, and its potential (both good and bad), Cécile’s fiction reflects her love of the natural world and concern for its future. Elephants in Bloom contains her finest previously published stories, as selected by the author, alongside eight brand new tales that appear here for the first time.
Contents
Introduction
All We Ever Look For
The Fishery
A Kingdom of Seagrass and Silk
A Stray Cat in the Mountain of The Dead
Que la Grenade Est Touchante
When You Meet the Wild Hunt
The Hangman’s Legacy
Ice Cream from Pluto
Soaring, the World on Their Shoulders
Schrödinger’s Children
A Diary from the End of the World
The Third Time I Saw a Fox
Kings of Snow
The Owl Woman
The Goddess’s Spear
Nine Lives, One to Spare
Wind, River, Angel Song
Elephants in Bloom
About the Author
Each story is followed by a note from the author, providing further insight and context.
“This was a beautifully written story with just a perfect ending.” – SFRevue of “The Third Time I Saw a Fox”
“This was a quiet character-centric story with a strange appeal that belied any attempt to analyze it.” – Tangent of “The Third Time I Saw a Fox”
“The piece is beautifully rendered, careful and kind, and yearning for a world more full of compassion than the one the characters encounter. A great read!” – Goodreads reviewer of “Que la Grenade est Touchante”
“A bittersweet tale, beautifully told.” – SFRevue of “Wind, River, Angel Song”
Genre: Science Fiction
Contents
Introduction
All We Ever Look For
The Fishery
A Kingdom of Seagrass and Silk
A Stray Cat in the Mountain of The Dead
Que la Grenade Est Touchante
When You Meet the Wild Hunt
The Hangman’s Legacy
Ice Cream from Pluto
Soaring, the World on Their Shoulders
Schrödinger’s Children
A Diary from the End of the World
The Third Time I Saw a Fox
Kings of Snow
The Owl Woman
The Goddess’s Spear
Nine Lives, One to Spare
Wind, River, Angel Song
Elephants in Bloom
About the Author
Each story is followed by a note from the author, providing further insight and context.
“This was a beautifully written story with just a perfect ending.” – SFRevue of “The Third Time I Saw a Fox”
“This was a quiet character-centric story with a strange appeal that belied any attempt to analyze it.” – Tangent of “The Third Time I Saw a Fox”
“The piece is beautifully rendered, careful and kind, and yearning for a world more full of compassion than the one the characters encounter. A great read!” – Goodreads reviewer of “Que la Grenade est Touchante”
“A bittersweet tale, beautifully told.” – SFRevue of “Wind, River, Angel Song”
Genre: Science Fiction
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