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G581: Plague Tales II
Plague Tales II
is the second gripping anthology of science fiction stories set in Christine Shuck's Gliese 581g universe. In the near future, devastated by a relentless virus and a planet-killing asteroid on a collision course with Earth, humanity teeters on the edge of extinction.
Within these pages, you'll encounter scientists racing against time to find a cure, families torn apart by illness, and survivors facing impossible odds as they attempt to rebuild from the ashes. Each of the dozen short stories offers a unique lens into a fractured world, where resilience, love, and loss define the human experience.
Packed with heart-pounding tension and unforgettable characters, Plague Tales II is perfect for fans of apocalyptic fiction and thought-provoking sci-fi. Open the book—and prepare to journey into humanity’s darkest hours… and its fiercest fight to survive.
Within these pages, you'll encounter scientists racing against time to find a cure, families torn apart by illness, and survivors facing impossible odds as they attempt to rebuild from the ashes. Each of the dozen short stories offers a unique lens into a fractured world, where resilience, love, and loss define the human experience.
Packed with heart-pounding tension and unforgettable characters, Plague Tales II is perfect for fans of apocalyptic fiction and thought-provoking sci-fi. Open the book—and prepare to journey into humanity’s darkest hours… and its fiercest fight to survive.
209 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2026
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July 21, 2025Dear Reader,
If you're holding this book in your hands—or hovering over that tempting Buy Now button—let me just say: Welcome back to the G581 universe.
When I first wrote G581: The Departure, I never could have imagined just how many stories would demand to be told. Some came pouring out fully formed, while others lingered quietly in the background, waiting for the right moment. Plague Tales II is the result of all those “what ifs” and “what happened next” questions I couldn’t ignore.
This collection contains eighteen interconnected short stories, each one a glimpse into how humanity struggles, survives, and sometimes thrives in the face of unimaginable loss and change. You’ll finally learn why Xiao—Jia Wang’s mother in G581: Earth—is so angry and bitter. You’ll meet brilliant minds working feverishly to outwit the ESH virus, witness the desperation of mothers trying to save their children before an asteroid wipes Earth clean, and even find love blooming in the ruins. There’s heartbreak, resilience, found family, courage, and more than a few unexpected twists.
If you enjoy layered, character-driven speculative fiction like The Expanse by James S.A. Corey, The Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. Jemisin, or Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, then I think you’ll feel right at home in these pages.
This is a book about what it means to be human when everything is on the line—about sacrifice, hope, and the stories we tell to survive. And if you’re a fan of dark futures, sweeping arcs of survival, and deeply personal stakes, you’re in for a ride.
I hope these tales haunt you in the best way, lingering in your thoughts long after you turn the final page.
Enjoy the journey.
Warmly,
Christine D. Shuck
If you're holding this book in your hands—or hovering over that tempting Buy Now button—let me just say: Welcome back to the G581 universe.
When I first wrote G581: The Departure, I never could have imagined just how many stories would demand to be told. Some came pouring out fully formed, while others lingered quietly in the background, waiting for the right moment. Plague Tales II is the result of all those “what ifs” and “what happened next” questions I couldn’t ignore.
This collection contains eighteen interconnected short stories, each one a glimpse into how humanity struggles, survives, and sometimes thrives in the face of unimaginable loss and change. You’ll finally learn why Xiao—Jia Wang’s mother in G581: Earth—is so angry and bitter. You’ll meet brilliant minds working feverishly to outwit the ESH virus, witness the desperation of mothers trying to save their children before an asteroid wipes Earth clean, and even find love blooming in the ruins. There’s heartbreak, resilience, found family, courage, and more than a few unexpected twists.
If you enjoy layered, character-driven speculative fiction like The Expanse by James S.A. Corey, The Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. Jemisin, or Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, then I think you’ll feel right at home in these pages.
This is a book about what it means to be human when everything is on the line—about sacrifice, hope, and the stories we tell to survive. And if you’re a fan of dark futures, sweeping arcs of survival, and deeply personal stakes, you’re in for a ride.
I hope these tales haunt you in the best way, lingering in your thoughts long after you turn the final page.
Enjoy the journey.
Warmly,
Christine D. Shuck
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