Books published by Borgo Press

First published in 1986, The Lordly Ones is a collection of seven stories by Keith Roberts, encompassing science fiction, fantasy, and ghost tales. The anthology includes: "The Lordly Ones""Ariadne Potts""Sphairistike""The Checkout""The Comfort Station""The Castle on the Hoop""Diva"In his review for White Dwarf magazine, Dave Langford praised the collection, stating, "Only Roberts could write a moving and harrowing post-holocaust tale set in a public lavatory... and then write another. Recommended."

"Without Absolution" is the first collection from science-fiction and fantasy writer Amy Sterling Casil. It contains nine stories and four poems in which a new disease causes birth defects; a father clones himself; and a lonely man uploads the personalities of his former wife and his mother, creating a horrifying "motherwife".

We Are All Legends by Darrell Schweitzer follows the journey of the immortal and cursed wanderer, Julian. Traveling through a dark, magical world, Julian faces demons, gods, and his own past, seeking redemption but often finding tragedy. Schweitzer blends sword and sorcery with eerie, atmospheric horror, as Julian's quest unfolds in a series of interconnected stories. Each chapter delves deeper into the mysteries of fate, immortality, and the price of power.

On the distant world of Timbra, communication is an art form-literally. The native Timbrian species expresses emotions and thoughts through shifting patterns of color on their skin, creating a language both beautiful and complex. When a human is found murdered in the Timbrian city, understanding the crime means understanding an alien culture where words do not exist. Assigned to the case, Investigator Harold Patton must navigate a world of color-coded secrets, diplomatic tensions, and hidden motives. But in a society where nothing is spoken, can the truth be seen before it's too late?

These 29 essays on fantasy, skepticism, writing, and related topics-spanning nearly two decades-are filled with the insightful observations of a literary master.

A collection of short stories about science fiction editors -- including: Dear Contributor ¿ short fiction by David M. HarrisEditor Meacham and the Fate Worse Than Death ¿ short fiction by Mike ResnickFalcon Lace ¿ short fiction by John J. OrdoverFalse Assumptions ¿ short fiction by Gordon Van GelderGrace Under Pressure ¿ short story by Paul LevinsonIt Came from the Slushpile ¿ (1987) ¿ short story by Bruce BethkeJust Perfect ¿ short fiction by Lawrence Watt-EvansNot Virginal Enough ¿ short fiction by George H. ScithersOut Tray ¿ short fiction by Anthony R. LewisRe: Vision ¿ short story by Steve Rasnic TemSlush-O-Matic ¿ short fiction by Chuck RothmanSpellcaster ¿ short fiction by Janna SilversteinThe Big Nap ¿ short fiction by David BischoffThe Emperor's New Prose ¿ short fiction by Kij JohnsonThe Masque of the Red Pencil ¿ short fiction by John C. BunnellUntitled ¿ short fiction by Greg CoxWhy They Call It That ¿ short fiction by Debra Doyle & James D. Macdonald

"Haggard's two most popular characters, Ayesha and Allan Quatermain, share an adventure in She and Allan. Accompanied by the Zulu warrior Umslopogaas and guided by the witch-doctor Zikali, in this lost world novel Allan and Ayesha join forces to journey to the land of the dead. Told from hunter Quatermain's perspective, the plot of this novel precedes events in Wisdom's Daughter (1923), She (1887), Ayesha (1905), and Allan Quatermain (1887), but they are set after those depicted in Quatermain's adventure novels Marie (1912), Child of Storm (1913), Finished (1917) and King Solomon's Mines (1885)." --visualhaggard.org

Hawk Among the Sparrows tells the story of a modern jet fighter pilot who is mysteriously transported back to World War I. The pilot faces significant challenges as he navigates the limitations of early 20th-century aviation and warfare, despite having a technologically superior aircraft. The novella explores themes of technological advancement, strategy, and the complexities of war. It is considered a thought-provoking and innovative work within the science fiction genre.

A quest -- a quest in search of dragons and dragon-hunters, and ultimately the secret that lies beneath all the wizardry in Ethshar. Before it reaches its end, it would uncover the terrible mystery of the dragon-hunters -- and give rise to a scheme that would change the face of Ethsharitic magic forever.

Originally published in 1891, The Glittering Plain is considered one of the early works of modern fantasy literature and is notable for its influence on the genre.The story follows the adventures of Hallblithe of the Raven, who sets out on a quest to find his beloved, the Hostage of the Rose, after she is kidnapped by the Sea Eagles. His journey takes him to the mystical land of the Glittering Plain, where people can live forever without aging. The novel explores themes of love, heroism, and the pursuit of happiness, all wrapped in Morris's rich, medieval-style prose."The Glittering Plain" is known for its vivid descriptions and the creation of an immersive fantasy world, blending elements of Norse mythology with Morris's own imaginative vision.