Stephen McCranie

"Years ago, as the Arno closed in on its destination, life for the inhabitants suddenly became dangerous and the mission to reach the alien artifact compromised. Young Oliver could save the operation, but at what cost? In the present, Amy has found herself a kidnapped resident at FCP headquarters. As she tries to get a handle on her situation, Amy speculates what are the shadowy organization's true goals for Oliver and herself." --publisher's website....

"To Amy, everyone has a flavor. When her dad loses his job on their remote deep space colony, Amy and her family are forced to start a new life back on Earth. Emerging from a cryotube after a thirty-year voyage, Amy awakes to find herself in a strange land of heavy gravity, weird people, and an endless blue sky. High school seems difficult at first, but Amy is soon able to settle into a comfortable group of friends that help make the transition easier...

"With tales of witch and pillager rivals finding common ground, a heartless griefer who bit off more than they could chew, and valiant heroes new (or not!) to the Overworld, this anthology tells tales that span the world of Minecraft. Featuring stories from star writers Hope Larson, Kevin Panetta, Rafer Roberts, and Ian Flynn and exciting artists Meredith Gran and more, this collection brings together stories from all realms, leaving no block unturned!"...