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In 2086, New-New York stands as a glittering megacity built on decay, sharply divided between untouchable corporate elites and the masses trapped below. Advanced technology promises order and prosperity but delivers surveillance, control, and quiet despair. Fear seeps through the lower sectors, fueled by rumors of a hidden syndicate that does not steal wealth or lives, but faces—silently replacing the identities of presidents and elites alike. As the city clings to its illusion of stability, it becomes unclear who truly holds power, and whether anyone behind the masks is still human.

Fred the Mermaid has taken the bait and chosen to date Artur, Prince of the Black Sea, over human marine biologist Thomas. And just in time. The existence of the Undersea Folk is no longer a secret, and someone needs to keep them from floundering in the media spotlight. Fred has all the right skills for that job, but has a hard time when her real father surfaces and tries to overthrow Artur's regime.

Caribbean born novelist Tobias Buckell established himself as a gifted new voice in science fiction with his stunning first novel, Crystal Rain. Now, in his first collection, Buckell demonstrates his strengths in the short form, offering readers a collection of stories that are compelling, smart, wonderfully imagined, and entertaining. Tides from the New Worlds contains 19 stories that range from multicultural science fiction to magical realism, some in print for the first time.