A master of short fiction, Sean Monaghan's sci-fi stories enthrall and challenge and even toss readers the occasional laugh. In this remarkable collection, resourceful, human characters find their limits tested and their patience running thin. Seven stunning tales of moments gone wrong and worlds aflame. A woman discovering new sides to an old enemy. A team pulling together in the face of a bizarre invasion. A Martian pilot attempting rescue on the very brink. And More A fantastic collection that delights and intrigues every step of the way. Includes the stories: Earthly Delights The Grab Luminous Fungus Burnout Crew Line Descent Fixer Edged In Rime And Frost Kasington Widewing Down Load Bearing Member