Tomorrow Factory: Collected Fiction

“Larson is one of the best new writers to enter science fiction in more than a decade. His stories are always exciting, inventive, evocative, and sometimes profound.”

—Gardner Dozois, The Year’s Best Science Fiction

“One of the most exciting and prolific science fiction and fantasy writers working today. His range—and of course his talent—is remarkable.”

—John Joseph Adams, The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy

“Tomorrow Factory is an apt description of the stories collected here, all of which explore how technological advances will shape humanity for good and for ill… The diverse sexual orientations represented add a refreshing dimension not often found in mainstream sf. A remarkable collection of stories by a highly original writer.”

—Booklist

“Every now and then the science fiction field sees the arrival of a startling new talent. Rich Larson is just that. A writer of powerful, perceptive stories that stand with the best. Tomorrow Factory dazzles with smart, sharp, insightful stories, and belongs on your bookshelf. One of the books of the year.”

—Jonathan Strahan, The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year

“Rich Larson’s stories crackle with energy and imagination and I’m only a little jealous—signed, the 3rd most prolific short fiction author of 2016.”

—Nebula Award-winning author Sarah Pinsker

“Powerful, thought-provoking, and filled with little moments of humanity that makes his stories resonate, Rich Larson’s debut collection should be required reading for modern science fiction fans.”

—Jason Sizemore, editor-in-chief, Apex Magazine

“The most impressive new short fiction writer in science fiction and fantasy over the last few years, bringing to mind writers like Robert Silverberg and Robert Reed. Tomorrow Factory is a first-rate introduction: fast-moving, affecting, driving, and powerful.”

—Rich Horton, The Year’s Best Science Fiction & Fantasy

“Enjoyably twisty SF tales with an ample serving of weird tech (and the way it distorts the people who use it). I’ll be looking out for more from Rich Larson.”

—Neal Asher, author of Dark Intelligence and The Soldier

“Stories of growl, attack and bite—sentences muscular with taut language, sinewed with concision and outsider sensibility. Tomorrow Factory is all that SFF is capable of, all that it hopes to be—and more.”

—Ian McDonald, author of Luna: New Moon

“Rich Larson writes sharp, ambitious fiction that I can’t forget. Tomorrow Factory is a fantastic chance to see him at his best.”

—Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Kij Johnson

“Larson has honed his talent playing with reality. Frequently, if I’m not too disturbed after reading one of Rich’s tales, I find I’m left, like Finch at the conclusion to ‘An Evening with Severyn Grimes,’ with ‘the ghost of a smile on my face.’ It’s an experience I highly recommend.”

—Sheila Williams, Asimov’s Science Fiction

“A provocative collection of 23 strange futures… [Larson’s] colorful settings create strong backdrops for characters striving for goals small and large. This vibrant collection will give thoughtful readers plenty of entertainment.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Tomorrow Factory is sharp, perceptive, and immensely entertaining. Rich Larson is science fiction’s most impressive new voice for short stories.”

—Rick Wilber, author of Alien Morning