Perseids and Other Stories

Publisher Marketing: In his first story collection, Robert Charles Wilson, one of the most distinguished SF authors of his generation, weaves a tapestry of tales set in and around the city of Toronto -- a haunted, numinous Toronto of past, present, and future, buzzing with strangeness. Beginning with The Perseids, winner of Canada's national SF award, this collection showcases Wilson's suppleness and strength: bravura ideas, scientific rigor, and living, breathing human beings facing choices that matter. Among the other stories herein are the acclaimed Hugo finalist Divided by Infinity and three stories written especially for this collection. Review Citations: Kliatt 01/01/2002 pg. 21 (EAN 9780312875244, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Wilson, Robert Charles Robert Charles Wilson's novels include "Darwinia"; "The Chronoliths" and "Blind Lake," which were finalists for SF's Hugo Award; and "Spin," which just won the Hugo for best novel. He is a winner of the Philip K. Dick Award and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award. He lives in Toronto, Canada.