‘[Vivienne Leheny and Will Damron’s] characterizations are poignant and broadly varied, their delivery soulful and immersive, and their pacing attuned to each new world. Ideal for enthusiasts of short tales and technology fiction.’ – AudioFile Magazine

For the very first time in a decade, a compilation of the very best in science fiction, from a global authority around the genre.

For many years, the Year’s Best Science Fiction continues to be the most widely read brief science fiction anthology of its kind. Now, after thirty-five annual selections comes the ultimate in science fiction anthologies. In THE MOST EFFECTIVE of the greatest, renowned editor Gardner Dozois selects the best possible brief stories for this landmark collection, including short fiction from authors such as Charles Stross, Michael Swanwick, Nancy Kress, Greg Egan, Stephen Baxter, Pat Cadigan, and any many more.