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Before, After, Alone

A Planetfall Universe Short Story Collection

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Before, After, Alone

By: Emma Newman
Narrated by: Emma Newman
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Acclaimed author Emma Newman returns to her Planetfall universe with a collection of 10 short stories set before, during, and after the four interconnected novels of the Hugo-nominated Planetfall series.

From a shipwreck survivor struggling to appease the monster keeping him trapped on an island to an elderly woman at risk from being declared a non-person, each story offers a new glimpse into this dark near-future setting. This collection features stories that focus on some of the characters from the novels, including Arnolfi (Before Mars), Travis and Carl (After Atlas and Atlas Alone) and Mack (Planetfall).

A must-listen for any fans of Planetfall, After Atlas, Before Mars and Atlas Alone.

©2023 Emma Newman (P)2023 Emmington Press
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Critic reviews

"Newman writes with exquisite precision of grief, divided loyalties, and the struggle for self-actualization… gripping and sorrowful." (Publishers Weekly)

"Gripping, thoughtful science-fiction in the vein of Tiptree or Crispin. Unique, timely and enthralling… absolutely beautiful." (Seanan McGuire, New York Times best-selling author)

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A fascinating further glimpse into the Planetfall universe
and although, understandably, some stories moved me more than others, overall a great collection narrated with customary charm by the author.

Great expansion

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These books moved me. Each character's traumas are so powerful to witness throughout the books and these stories add more colour. I wish Emma would write a few more honestly.

sad that it's over .. but a lovely enriching end to the series

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