Warriors edited by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois

I was lucky enough to get an advance copy of one of the most highly anticipated anthologies of the yearWarriors edited by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois. One of the reasons for such a high level of anticipation is the inclusion of The Mystery Knight a brand new short novel/story set in GRRM’s A Song of Ice and Fire milieu:

These days, George R.R. Martin is primarily (and deservedly) known as the author of the massively popular and acclaimed A Song of Ice and Fire saga. Long before creating the world of Westeros, he had a long career in the genre as an editor of anthologies and the long running Wild Cards series. One of Martin’s long-time colleagues and friends has probably the best reputation for anthology editing – Gardner Dozois. The two have gathered an eclectic mix of writers from all genres to tell stories about, you guessed it Warriors. Settings that evoke Ancient Rome, World War II, Planetary Romances, and a certain land within Seven Kingdoms.
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Out of the Dark by David Weber takes place in what is analogous to modern times, with one exception. The Earth has been invaded and an attempt by the aliens has been made to subjugate and assimilate Earth into its Galactic Empire. The story begins in a somewhat off-putting manner as the galactic empire has an almost futuristic human feel to it. By story’s end, Weber delivered a terrific ending to a compelling story. This gets my vote as favorite story in the anthology.