The Goddess of Crime
(2024)And Other Stories
(The first book in the Michael La Ronn's Strange Stories series)
A novel by Michael La Ronn
Ten page-turning science fiction & fantasy short stories from Michael La Ronn, one of the most prolific science fiction & fantasy authors of his generation.
With over 100 books to his name, Michael La Ronn debuts his award-winning short fiction in this groundbreaking new series.
From forgotten goddesses to magical uncles to dark apocalyptic adventures, Strange Stories showcases La Ronn's vivid world-building, quirky humor, and unforgettable characters.
In the lead story, “The Goddess of Crime,” a goddess arrives in a crime-ridden city to collect a dark tribute from her subjects, only to uncover something far more sinister. This story, featured in the Hidden Villains: Betrayed anthology, earned Silver Honorable Mention in the Writers of the Future Contest.
Each story brims with thrills, strange twists, and haunting beauty, topped off by an exclusive behind-the-scenes author's note.
But that’s not all—readers also get a Strange Stories exclusive: the Encore story. This daring, genre-bending bonus tale ties together the worlds, characters, and stories of the collection in a mind-bending finale you won’t see coming.
Stories included in this volume:
• The Goddess of Crime
• The Goddess of Justice
• Hangin’ with Uncle Funky
• All Hallowed Roads
• Return to Exodus Ranch
• Alone in Naked Greed
• Almost Dawn
• Maybe Now the Stars Will Shine
• Quick—Only a Fool Would Say That!
• One Last Thing Before We Dock
• (Bonus) Encore No. 1
Get ready to stay up late with these strange and captivating tales.
V1.0
Genre: Science Fiction
With over 100 books to his name, Michael La Ronn debuts his award-winning short fiction in this groundbreaking new series.
From forgotten goddesses to magical uncles to dark apocalyptic adventures, Strange Stories showcases La Ronn's vivid world-building, quirky humor, and unforgettable characters.
In the lead story, “The Goddess of Crime,” a goddess arrives in a crime-ridden city to collect a dark tribute from her subjects, only to uncover something far more sinister. This story, featured in the Hidden Villains: Betrayed anthology, earned Silver Honorable Mention in the Writers of the Future Contest.
Each story brims with thrills, strange twists, and haunting beauty, topped off by an exclusive behind-the-scenes author's note.
But that’s not all—readers also get a Strange Stories exclusive: the Encore story. This daring, genre-bending bonus tale ties together the worlds, characters, and stories of the collection in a mind-bending finale you won’t see coming.
Stories included in this volume:
• The Goddess of Crime
• The Goddess of Justice
• Hangin’ with Uncle Funky
• All Hallowed Roads
• Return to Exodus Ranch
• Alone in Naked Greed
• Almost Dawn
• Maybe Now the Stars Will Shine
• Quick—Only a Fool Would Say That!
• One Last Thing Before We Dock
• (Bonus) Encore No. 1
Get ready to stay up late with these strange and captivating tales.
V1.0
Genre: Science Fiction
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