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Gliese 581g #4
G581: Plague Tales
Are you ready for a journey through the end of the world? Plague Tales is an anthology of science fiction stories that will take you on a roller coaster ride of survival, love, and loss in the face of a devastating virus and an asteroid so large it will destroy life on Earth at the end of the 21st century.
In these tales, you'll meet a diverse cast of characters who must navigate their way through a chaotic world filled with illness and disaster. From the scientists struggling to find a cure for the virus, to a group of survivors trying to rebuild society in the aftermath of the asteroid, each story will leave you on the edge of your seat.
With gripping plot twists and thought-provoking themes, Plague Tales is a must-read for fans of science fiction. So grab your copy today and get ready to be transported to a future where humanity is pushed to its limits.
In these tales, you'll meet a diverse cast of characters who must navigate their way through a chaotic world filled with illness and disaster. From the scientists struggling to find a cure for the virus, to a group of survivors trying to rebuild society in the aftermath of the asteroid, each story will leave you on the edge of your seat.
With gripping plot twists and thought-provoking themes, Plague Tales is a must-read for fans of science fiction. So grab your copy today and get ready to be transported to a future where humanity is pushed to its limits.
186 pages, Paperback
Published May 11, 2023
6 people want to read
About the author
Christine D. Shuck
26 books24 followersFueled by homemade coffee ice cream, a lifelong love of words, and armed with strong female (and male) characters I cross genres like the Ghostbusters crossed the streams in pursuit of the question.
"What is the question?" you ask.
The question is simple. It asks, "What would you do, if..."
What would you do if you were fifteen years old and the world as you knew it fell apart? Would you run? Would you fight? Would you survive? - Meet Jess and her brother Chris in War's End.
What would you do if you had a chance to live your life over? Not just once, but twice? - Meet Dean Edmonds in Fate's Highway
What would you do if everyone you loved was lost to a terrible virus and you faced the real possibility of the extinction of the human race in the dark void of space? - Meet Daniel Medry in G581: The Departure
What would you do if hitmen were after you and you had no idea why? - Meet Lila and Shane in Hired Gun
If I don't keep you turning pages late into the night, desperate to know what happens next, then I have failed at my job. I'm a Taurus and born in Missouri. That makes me bull-headed and stubborn to boot. I don't believe in failure or mistakes, only learning opportunities and clever conversation. There's not much I won't do to make you burn the midnight oil reading my words while you suffer sleep-deprivation the following day. It's my secret superpower.
Born in flyover country, I've also lived in Arizona and northern California. I am an eclectic mix of snark and oddball humor. My colorful metaphors would make a fishwife blush. I'm an incompetent gardener, a dreamer and doer, in love with old houses and shooting pool, and chief organizer of all thing's household and financial. Feed me tiramisu and I'm yours forever.
Find me on all major platforms by visiting Linktree: https://linktr.ee/christinedshuck
"What is the question?" you ask.
The question is simple. It asks, "What would you do, if..."
What would you do if you were fifteen years old and the world as you knew it fell apart? Would you run? Would you fight? Would you survive? - Meet Jess and her brother Chris in War's End.
What would you do if you had a chance to live your life over? Not just once, but twice? - Meet Dean Edmonds in Fate's Highway
What would you do if everyone you loved was lost to a terrible virus and you faced the real possibility of the extinction of the human race in the dark void of space? - Meet Daniel Medry in G581: The Departure
What would you do if hitmen were after you and you had no idea why? - Meet Lila and Shane in Hired Gun
If I don't keep you turning pages late into the night, desperate to know what happens next, then I have failed at my job. I'm a Taurus and born in Missouri. That makes me bull-headed and stubborn to boot. I don't believe in failure or mistakes, only learning opportunities and clever conversation. There's not much I won't do to make you burn the midnight oil reading my words while you suffer sleep-deprivation the following day. It's my secret superpower.
Born in flyover country, I've also lived in Arizona and northern California. I am an eclectic mix of snark and oddball humor. My colorful metaphors would make a fishwife blush. I'm an incompetent gardener, a dreamer and doer, in love with old houses and shooting pool, and chief organizer of all thing's household and financial. Feed me tiramisu and I'm yours forever.
Find me on all major platforms by visiting Linktree: https://linktr.ee/christinedshuck
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July 21, 2025Dear Reader,
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what happens to the people who appear for only a moment in a story—those fleeting characters who brush past the main plot like shadows—this book is for you.
G581: Plague Tales is a haunting, emotional, and deeply human collection of short stories set in the Gliese 581 universe. It explores the untold narratives of survivors, rebels, lovers, and everyday people caught in a world forever changed by a bioengineered plague and an impending asteroid impact. Whether you’ve read the other books in the Gliese 581 series or this is your first entry point, these stories stand strong on their own.
Inside these pages, you’ll meet characters like Michael Nix, who traded privilege and comfort for a life on Mars after being labeled a terrorist… and Toya, Lenny, and Nix—whose resilience, love, and sacrifice drive the heart of this book. You’ll watch civilizations unravel, witness courage in the face of extinction, and feel the pulse of hope that never truly dies.
These tales are raw, immersive, and at times heartbreaking. But they are also stories of second chances, stubborn survival, and unexpected humanity in the face of overwhelming odds.
If you enjoy the dark realism and layered world-building of The Expanse, the philosophical undertones of Black Mirror, or the sweeping emotional depth of Station Eleven and The Left Hand of Darkness, you’ll find much to love in G581: Plague Tales.
This book is more than just science fiction—it’s about the people who live through it.
Thank you for picking up this book. I hope the stories within linger with you long after the last page is turned.
Warmly,
Christine D. Shuck
Author of the Gliese 581 Series
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what happens to the people who appear for only a moment in a story—those fleeting characters who brush past the main plot like shadows—this book is for you.
G581: Plague Tales is a haunting, emotional, and deeply human collection of short stories set in the Gliese 581 universe. It explores the untold narratives of survivors, rebels, lovers, and everyday people caught in a world forever changed by a bioengineered plague and an impending asteroid impact. Whether you’ve read the other books in the Gliese 581 series or this is your first entry point, these stories stand strong on their own.
Inside these pages, you’ll meet characters like Michael Nix, who traded privilege and comfort for a life on Mars after being labeled a terrorist… and Toya, Lenny, and Nix—whose resilience, love, and sacrifice drive the heart of this book. You’ll watch civilizations unravel, witness courage in the face of extinction, and feel the pulse of hope that never truly dies.
These tales are raw, immersive, and at times heartbreaking. But they are also stories of second chances, stubborn survival, and unexpected humanity in the face of overwhelming odds.
If you enjoy the dark realism and layered world-building of The Expanse, the philosophical undertones of Black Mirror, or the sweeping emotional depth of Station Eleven and The Left Hand of Darkness, you’ll find much to love in G581: Plague Tales.
This book is more than just science fiction—it’s about the people who live through it.
Thank you for picking up this book. I hope the stories within linger with you long after the last page is turned.
Warmly,
Christine D. Shuck
Author of the Gliese 581 Series
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