Qualia Nous

Qualia Nous

by Michael Bailey (Editor), Stephen King, Usman T. Malik

A literary blend of science fiction and horror, Qualia Nous contains short stories, novelettes, and poetry from established authors and newcomers from around the world. Featuring the imaginations of Stephen King, Gene O'Neill, William F. Nolan, John Everson, Lucy A. Snyder, Thomas F. Monteleone, Elizabeth Massie, Gary A. Braunbeck, and many others.

Genres: Horror, Short Stories, Science Fiction, Anthologies

454 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2014

Reviews

[Jennifer Collins · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I truly enjoyed a few of these stories, the truth is that most of this collection is just fine, but not great, and there are some few of the stories which really needed some more work--either because they ran on for far too long and could/should have been a lot tighter or because there were clarity/plot issues. Most of the time, I was reading along without feeling any strong impulse to continue on to the next stories or even finish the one I was on, and that hasn't happened with an anthology in a long, long time. A few of these authors are ones I now know to keep an eye on or who I already enjoyed, but I doubt I'll pick up another anthology from this editor, and I can't see myself recommending this work.

[Mark Lucas-Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Qualia Nous

I read to be entertained, to made to think, to question, to consider and contemplate possibilities.
Qualia Nous does all this and more for me.
It is a remarkable anthology of highly inventive stories written by authors who want you to stretch the boundaries of your perceptions, your thoughts and ideas and your beliefs.
It is not always an easy read and several times I found my self pausing to contemplate and examine the consequences of what I had been reading.
It is rare to encounter such erudition combined with sometimes very different philosophies and perspectives.

[Ann Keeran · Rating 5 out of 5]

A vital collection everyone should read.