The collected stories of the world of Veridon, by Tim Akers, these stories originally appeared in a variety of markets around the globe. These are the proving grounds for the critically acclaimed Burn Cycle, which was published by Solaris Books. Each story has been gracefully restored to established Veridon canon, and is preceded by the author's musings on their writing and place in the world's development. Also included are two science fiction stories, including the author's first publication. These near future thrillers are true to the form of Veridon, if not the geography.