Ice, Iron and Gold

Egyptian chariots carry shotgunners and haul heavy cannon

into battle, Roman centurions fight at

the whims of bug-eyed monsters, vigilant

National Guardsmen hold the line against

cannibalistic illegal aliens, and American

soldiers wander savage lands, leading

a massive AI -controlled BOLO tank,

as they struggle to return home to a

United States that no longer exists.

Through themes of duty, honor, and

fortitude under fire, New York Times

best-selling author S. M. Stirling presents

thirteen stories of military men and

women pushed to the point where myth

and technology collide. Showcasing

Stirling's trademark military action,

jargon-heavy dialogue, and conflictdriven

storytelling, these thrilling tales of

alternate histories, apocalyptic futures,

and hard-driving military Science Fiction

demonstrate why Stirling has long been a

fan favorite.

Ice, Iron, and Gold, the first short fiction collection

by S. M. Stirling, features "Something

for Yew," an original novella set in Stirling's

Emberverse (Dies the Fire) and "Riding

Shotgun to Armageddon," a short story

set within the universe of his Nantucket

series (Island in the Sea of Time). An

essential collection for Stirling fans and

a perfect introduction for new readers,

Ice, Iron and Gold gathers together

evocative and insightful tales certain to

thrill, shock, and astound.