The second volume of Prime Books'e(tm) annual anthology series collecting of some of the year'e(tm)s best novella-length science fiction and fantasy. Novellas, longer than short stories but shorter than novels, are a rich rewarding literary form that can fully explore tomorrow's technology, the far reaches of the future, thought-provoking imaginings, fantastic worlds, and entertaining concepts with all the impact of a short story as well as the detailed depth of a novel. Gathering a wide variety of excellent SF and fantasy, this anthology of 'eoeshort novels'e showcases the talents of both established masters and new writers.