1636: Seas of Fortune
Two novella-length parts braid linked stories in the 1632 universe.
1636: Seas of Fortune is an anthology of short stories by Iver Cooper set in the 1632 series, released in the United States on January 7, 2014. The book is divided into two roughly equal novella-length parts, Stretching Out and Rising Sun, each consisting of several linked short stories. It was published in trade paperback in 2014 and in mass market paperback in 2015, and achieved respectable sales.
Quick Facts
- Author
- Iver Cooper
- Cover artist
- Tom Kidd
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Series
- 1632 series
- Genre
- Alternate History, Science fiction
- Publisher
- Baen Books
- Published
- January 7, 2014
Facts from the source article.
Literary significance and reception
The reviewer for SFRevu noted that the collection has a low bar to entry, as none of the action depends on the main Ring of Fire series, and that Cooper explores a part of the world rarely mentioned. The Midwest Book Review stated that both segues expand the Ring of Fire universe into new or previously limited geography and culture, built on real events enhanced by historical speculation with a Grantville twist. The Fistful of Wits reviewer strongly recommended the book, though he had not expected it to be a series of mostly interconnected short stories and observed that, as expected in such a collection, it did not tell the whole story of any character; he liked the settings, characters, and where Cooper took them. 1636: Seas of Fortune barely missed the Locus Trade Paperback List in 2014 but was labeled a runner-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who published 1636: Seas of Fortune?
1636: Seas of Fortune was published by Baen Books.
Who illustrated 1636: Seas of Fortune?
1636: Seas of Fortune was illustrated by Tom Kidd.
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