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The Zodiac Series #1
Capricorn
A gruesome goat-fish carcass washes up on a beach. A colony mission to the Gamma Capricorni system goes horribly wrong. Friends compete in a race to survive in the first Zodiac trial.
CAPRICORN is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this enigmatic Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, fantasy, dystopian and urban fantasy, and are told by some of the exciting new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.
CAPRICORN is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this enigmatic Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, fantasy, dystopian and urban fantasy, and are told by some of the exciting new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.
220 pages, ebook
Published December 15, 2019
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August 4, 2020
The Zodiac series is a really clever concept and its super cool to see authors step outside their comfort zone to create captivating new content. My absolute favourites of this series were "Caft of Lies" by Maddie Jensen and "Commander" by Sam M. Phillips
April 19, 2024
A lot of really good short stories by a group of excellent writers. A great idea to link the theme throughout each story and Well worth the read.
January 13, 2020
CAPRICORN is the first of a series of Zodiac-inspired speculative fiction anthologies.
It begins with an introductory poem by Zoey Xolton and a foreword by Sasha Hanton, exploring the history and symbolism behind the Capricorn sign.
The first story - Nikky Lee's 'The Sea Father's Due' - begins with a couple of friends making a prank video on what feels like any beach in Australia or New Zealand. From there, the story turns on its head in a delightful yet dark way. Marcus Turner's story 'Lord of the Deep' is a Lovecraftian story with its roots in the ancient mythology behind the sign.
From there, the collection features sci-fi horror and dystopian pieces, all with wonderful and imaginative interpretations of the Capricorn theme.
This anthology contains short stories, poems, flash fiction (such as 'The Pact' by Dee Cheers, which - despite being short - is one of my favourites) as well as longer pieces like 'The Judas Goat' (Stephen Herczeg) and the incredible 'Caprice' by Brianna Bullen.
It begins with an introductory poem by Zoey Xolton and a foreword by Sasha Hanton, exploring the history and symbolism behind the Capricorn sign.
The first story - Nikky Lee's 'The Sea Father's Due' - begins with a couple of friends making a prank video on what feels like any beach in Australia or New Zealand. From there, the story turns on its head in a delightful yet dark way. Marcus Turner's story 'Lord of the Deep' is a Lovecraftian story with its roots in the ancient mythology behind the sign.
From there, the collection features sci-fi horror and dystopian pieces, all with wonderful and imaginative interpretations of the Capricorn theme.
This anthology contains short stories, poems, flash fiction (such as 'The Pact' by Dee Cheers, which - despite being short - is one of my favourites) as well as longer pieces like 'The Judas Goat' (Stephen Herczeg) and the incredible 'Caprice' by Brianna Bullen.
January 13, 2020
CAPRICORN is the first of a series of Zodiac-inspired speculative fiction anthologies.
It begins with an introductory poem by Zoey Xolton and a foreword by Sasha Hanton, exploring the history and symbolism behind the Capricorn sign.
The first story - Nikky Lee's 'The Sea Father's Due' - begins with a couple of friends making a prank video on what feels like any beach in Australia or New Zealand. From there, the story turns on its head in a delightful yet dark way. Marcus Turner's story 'Lord of the Deep' is a Lovecraftian story with its roots in the ancient mythology behind the sign.
From there, the collection features sci-fi horror and dystopian pieces, all with wonderful and imaginative interpretations of the Capricorn theme.
This anthology contains short stories, poems, flash fiction (such as 'The Pact' by Dee Cheers, which - despite being short - is one of my favourites) as well as longer pieces like 'The Judas Goat' (Stephen Herczeg) and the incredible 'Caprice' by Brianna Bullen.
It begins with an introductory poem by Zoey Xolton and a foreword by Sasha Hanton, exploring the history and symbolism behind the Capricorn sign.
The first story - Nikky Lee's 'The Sea Father's Due' - begins with a couple of friends making a prank video on what feels like any beach in Australia or New Zealand. From there, the story turns on its head in a delightful yet dark way. Marcus Turner's story 'Lord of the Deep' is a Lovecraftian story with its roots in the ancient mythology behind the sign.
From there, the collection features sci-fi horror and dystopian pieces, all with wonderful and imaginative interpretations of the Capricorn theme.
This anthology contains short stories, poems, flash fiction (such as 'The Pact' by Dee Cheers, which - despite being short - is one of my favourites) as well as longer pieces like 'The Judas Goat' (Stephen Herczeg) and the incredible 'Caprice' by Brianna Bullen.
January 13, 2024
Capricorn is the first of 12 anthologies inspired by the zodiac and what a cracker of a start.
Like any collection of short stories there’s stories I loved and some I was less excited about but all of the stories in this one are interesting reads. Each author has interpreted the Capricorn theme in such a unique way, so it was exciting to start each new story and discover what’s been done.
My favourite story is ‘The Capricorn Trial’ by Alanah Andrews. A dystopian set in Australia’s future where 20year olds must compete in the zodiac trials for population control.
Like any collection of short stories there’s stories I loved and some I was less excited about but all of the stories in this one are interesting reads. Each author has interpreted the Capricorn theme in such a unique way, so it was exciting to start each new story and discover what’s been done.
My favourite story is ‘The Capricorn Trial’ by Alanah Andrews. A dystopian set in Australia’s future where 20year olds must compete in the zodiac trials for population control.
March 18, 2020
A fascinating to read anthology packed with thrilling, and enticing reads. I thoroughly enjoyed all the stories contained within Capricorn and the story 'This is the Dawning' has me excited to read the next anthology in the Zodiac series.
January 4, 2020
From the first story to the last, I didn’t want to stop reading.
Each author takes their own amazing interpretation of the zodiac, Capricorn, and throws you into each of their worlds and offers both beauty and horror.
I enjoyed reading every single piece in this book.
My personal favourites were Austin P. Sheehan ‘Capricorn’s Return’, Alanah Andrews ‘The Capricorn Trial’ (can’t wait to read about the rest of the Zodiac Trial) and Helena McAuley ‘This is the Dawning’ - what a way to end the anthology. I need more.
I cannot wait to read the rest of the Zodiac series.
Each author takes their own amazing interpretation of the zodiac, Capricorn, and throws you into each of their worlds and offers both beauty and horror.
I enjoyed reading every single piece in this book.
My personal favourites were Austin P. Sheehan ‘Capricorn’s Return’, Alanah Andrews ‘The Capricorn Trial’ (can’t wait to read about the rest of the Zodiac Trial) and Helena McAuley ‘This is the Dawning’ - what a way to end the anthology. I need more.
I cannot wait to read the rest of the Zodiac series.
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