Future Vistas Vol 1: A Collection of Science Fiction Short Reads

D.M. Pruden

Mar 2021 · D.M.Pruden

About this ebook

What path will lead you to the future?

What does the future hold for us? Benevolent aliens come to help us, or interstellar conflicts between warring star systems.

The 14 short science fiction stories in this collection explore different paths that our future might take, many of which will test our concept of what it means to be human.

Prepare yourself as you undertake a journey of imagination and inspiration that will challenge how you perceive your own future and open your mind to new possibilities.

Future Vistas Vol 1 is the first published collection of short science fiction works by Canadian science fiction author, D.M.Pruden. 

Ratings and reviews

This collection of short stories features 14 short tales covering a gamete of different aspects of science fiction. The first two are essentially precursors to The Shattered Empire and Requiem's Run series featuring a young Yegor Pavlovich and Mel Destin, respectively. Several other stories may also occur in the same universes. Several tales focus on how far-future generations may view everyday objects and at least one is from an alien race's perspective. Three or four I have read before, but I enjoyed reading them again. Altogether it is an enjoyable collection of tales. I received a complimentary copy and I am submitting this review of my own free will.

I often find that anthologies can be hit and miss. But, not in this case! It's all hit as far as I'm concerned! While I have read some of these stories before, I really enjoyed revisiting them again. D.M. Pruden is a fine author who creates deep, believable characters and has a wonderful way of weaving words to create imagery that's easy to see in the mind's eye. Every time I read one of his books or stories, I can easily visualize myself standing right next to the characters, experiencing everything they do. Right down to the smells and the texture of the surfaces they touch. On top of that, the writing is crisp and has a great flow. Pacing is excellent with all of the stories and you'll find yourself caring for all of the main characters. I highly recommend this book and all other titles from the same author. You won't be disappointed. I received an advance copy of this book and I am voluntarily posting this review.

About the author

D.M.(Doug) Pruden worked for 35 years in the petroleum industry as a geophysicist. For most of his life he has been plagued with stories banging around inside his head that demanded to be let out into the world. He currently spends his time as an empty nester in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with his long suffering wife of many years. When he isn’t writing science fiction stories, he likes to spend his time playing with his grandchildren and working on improving his golf handicap.