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From George R. R. Martin's Introduction to Warriors:

"People have been telling stories about warriors for as long as they have been telling stories. Since Homer first sang the wrath of Achilles and the ancient Sumerians set down their tales of Gilgamesh, warriors, soldiers, and fighters have fascinated us; they are a part of every culture, every literary tradition, every genre. All Quiet on the Western Front, From Here to Eternity, and The Red Badge of Courage have become part of our literary canon, taught in classrooms all around the country and the world. Our contributors make up an all-star lineup of award-winning and bestselling writers, representing a dozen different publishers and as many genres. We asked each of them for the same thing?a story about a warrior. Some chose to write in the genre they're best known for. Some decided to try something different. You will find warriors of every shape, size, and color in these pages, warriors from every epoch of human history, from yesterday and today and tomorrow, and from worlds that never were. Some of the stories will make you sad, some will make you laugh, and many will keep you on the edge of your seat."

Included are a long novella from the world of Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, a new tale of Lord John by Diana Gabaldon, and an epic of humanity at bay by David Weber. Also present are original tales by David Ball, Peter S. Beagle, Lawrence Block, Gardner Dozois, Joe Haldeman, Robin Hobb, Cecelia Holland, Joe R. Lansdale, David Morrell, Naomi Novik, James Rollins, Steven Saylor, Robert Silverberg, S.M. Stirling, Carrie Vaughn, Howard Waldrop, and Tad Williams.

Many of these writers are bestsellers. All of them are storytellers of the highest quality. Together they make a volume of unforgettable reading.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction: Stories from the Spinner Rack - essay by George R. R. Martin
• The King of Norway - novelette by Cecelia Holland
• Forever Bound - novelette by Joe Haldeman
• The Triumph - novelette by Robin Hobb
• Clean Slate - novelette by Lawrence Block
• And Ministers of Grace - novelette by Tad Williams
• Soldierin' - novelette by Joe R. Lansdale
• Dirae - novelette by Peter S. Beagle
• The Custom of the Army - novella by Diana Gabaldon
• Seven Years from Home - novelette by Naomi Novik
• The Eagle and the Rabbit - novelette by Steven Saylor
• The Pit - novelette by James Rollins
• Out of the Dark - novella by David Weber
• The Girls from Avenger - non-genre - novelette by Carrie Vaughn
• Ancient Ways - novelette by S. M. Stirling
• Ninieslando - novelette by Howard Waldrop
• Recidivist - shortstory by Gardner Dozois
• My Name is Legion - novelette by David Morrell
• Defenders of the Frontier - novelette by Robert Silverberg
• The Scroll - novelette by David Ball
• The Mystery Knight: A Tale of the Seven Kingdoms - novella by George R. R. Martin

From George R. R. Martin's Introduction to Warriors:

"People have been telling stories about warriors for as long as they have been telling stories. Since Homer first sang the wrath of Achilles and the ancient Sumerians set down their tales of Gilgamesh, warriors, soldiers, and fighters have fascinated us; they are a part of every culture, every literary tradition, every genre. All Quiet on the Western Front, From Here to Eternity, and The Red Badge of Courage have become part of our literary canon, taught in classrooms all around the country and the world. Our contributors make up an all-star lineup of award-winning and bestselling writers, representing a dozen different publishers and as many genres. We asked each of them for the same thing-a story about a warrior. Some chose to write in the genre they're best known for. Some decided to try something different. You will find warriors of every shape, size, and color in these pages, warriors from every epoch of human history, from yesterday and today and tomorrow, and from worlds that never were. Some of the stories will make you sad, some will make you laugh, and many will keep you on the edge of your seat."

The stories in the first mass market volume of this book are:

• Introduction: Stories of the Spinner Rack, by George R. R. Martin
• Forever Bound, by Joe Haldeman
• The Eagle and the Rabbit, by Steven Saylor
• And Ministers of Grace, by Tad Williams
• The King of Norway, by Cecelia Holland
• Defenders of the Frontier, by Robert Silverberg
• The Mystery Knight, by George R. R. Martin

Many of these writers are bestsellers. All of them are storytellers of the highest quality. Together they make a volume of unforgettable reading.

From George R. R. Martin's Introduction to Warriors:

"People have been telling stories about warriors for as long as they have been telling stories. Since Homer first sang the wrath of Achilles and the ancient Sumerians set down their tales of Gilgamesh, warriors, soldiers, and fighters have fascinated us; they are a part of every culture, every literary tradition, every genre. All Quiet on the Western Front, From Here to Eternity, and The Red Badge of Courage have become part of our literary canon, taught in classrooms all around the country and the world. Our contributors make up an all-star lineup of award-winning and bestselling writers, representing a dozen different publishers and as many genres. We asked each of them for the same thing-a story about a warrior. Some chose to write in the genre they're best known for. Some decided to try something different. You will find warriors of every shape, size, and color in these pages, warriors from every epoch of human history, from yesterday and today and tomorrow, and from worlds that never were. Some of the stories will make you sad, some will make you laugh, and many will keep you on the edge of your seat."

The stories in the second mass market volume of this book are:

• Introduction: Stories of the Spinner Rack, by George R. R. Martin
• Seven Years from Home, by Naomi Novik
• Dirae, by Peter S. Beagle
• Ancient Ways, by S. M. Stirling
• The Scroll, by David Ball
• Recidivist, by Gardner Dozois
• Ninieslando, by Howard Waldrop
• Out of the Dark, by David Weber

Many of these writers are bestsellers. All of them are storytellers of the highest quality. Together they make a volume of unforgettable reading.

From George R. R. Martin's Introduction to Warriors:

"People have been telling stories about warriors for as long as they have been telling stories. Since Homer first sang the wrath of Achilles and the ancient Sumerians set down their tales of Gilgamesh, warriors, soldiers, and fighters have fascinated us; they are a part of every culture, every literary tradition, every genre. All Quiet on the Western Front, From Here to Eternity, and The Red Badge of Courage have become part of our literary canon, taught in classrooms all around the country and the world. Our contributors make up an all-star lineup of award-winning and bestselling writers, representing a dozen different publishers and as many genres. We asked each of them for the same thing-a story about a warrior. Some chose to write in the genre they're best known for. Some decided to try something different. You will find warriors of every shape, size, and color in these pages, warriors from every epoch of human history, from yesterday and today and tomorrow, and from worlds that never were. Some of the stories will make you sad, some will make you laugh, and many will keep you on the edge of your seat."

The stories in the third mass market volume of this book are:

• Introduction: Stories of the Spinner Rack, by George R. R. Martin
• The Triumph, by Robin Hobb
• Soldierin', by Joe R. Lansdale
• Clean Slate, by Lawrence Block
• The Girls from Avenger, by Carrie Vaughn
• The Pit, by James Rollins
• My Name is Legion, by David Morrell
• The Custom of the Army, by Diana Gabaldon

Many of these writers are bestsellers. All of them are storytellers of the highest quality. Together they make a volume of unforgettable reading.