Never Too Old to Save the World
A Midlife Calling Anthology
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- USD 7.99
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- USD 7.99
Descripción editorial
What if the world needed saving, but only those past their prime could answer the call?
In Never Too Old to Save the World, discover a collection of nineteen stories where the fate of humanity rests on the shoulders of unlikely heroes navigating midlife. Forget the Chosen One trope—these are the soccer moms, cat ladies, retirees, and social workers who've already weathered life's storms and are ready for a new kind of battle.
This anthology explores:
Finding purpose in unexpected placesThe power of experience and resilienceDiverse characters stepping into the spotlight
Perfect for readers who crave fantasy and science fiction with a touch of humor, heart, and a whole lot of ass-kicking, these stories prove that age is just a number when it comes to saving the world. Get ready for a wild ride with characters who are finally answering their midlife calling.
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These 19 clever stories reimagine the Chosen One trope, giving the mantle to older, more experienced heroes. Among the strongest pieces are "The M.A.M.I. Incident" by Guadalupe García McCall, in which bioengineered M.A.M.I.s oversee childbearing in a future in which humans are barren; "Jackolope Wives" by Ursula Vernon, a desert fantasy wherein a grandmother must clean up her reckless grandson's mess; and "By the Work of Her Hands" by LaShawn M. Wanak, about a mother who follows her son through a portal into a war-torn land. King and Abbott do a good job pulling together an impressive and diverse group of authors—other contributors of note include Maurice Broaddus, Kathryn Ivey, and Vaseem Khan—who explore their mature characters' conflicted response to being chosen. This thoughtful, subversive approach saps the trope of some of its usual fun, but it's still a refreshing change of pace. There's lots to chew on here.
