Walter Tevis

Orphan Beth Harmon overcomes her fears and shyness by learning to play chess and, over the years, improves her game to become national champion and to play the world grandmasters.

The fifth volume in the Science Fiction Megapack series collection 25 tales of high adventure through other worlds and times, 5 Hugo and Nebula Award-winners and nominees.

Included this time are:

AGAPE AMONG THE ROBOTS, by Allen Steele

THE STARSHIP MECHANIC, by Jay Lake and Ken Scholes

PEACEMAKER, by Gardner Dozois

OR ALL THE SEAS WITH OYSTERS, by Avram Davidson

GRANDMA, by Carol Emshwiller

THE GIFT BEARER, by Charles L. Fontenay

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