The first volume in the ground-breaking, genre-bending, boundary-pushing CLOCKWORK PHOENIX anthology series, newly available in digital format. "Lush descriptions and exotic imagery startle, engross, chill and electrify the reader, and all 19 stories have a strong and delicious taste of weird."— Publishers WeeklyIncludes critically-acclaimed and award-nominated stories by Catherynne M. Valente, David Sandner, John Grant, Cat Rambo, Leah Bobet, Michael J. DeLuca, Laird Barron, Ekaterina Sedia, Cat Sparks, Tanith Lee, Marie Brennan, Jennifer Crow, Vandana Singh, John C. Wright, C.S. MacCath, Joanna Galbraith, Deborah Biancotti and Erin Hoffman."A very strong first volume ... Established writers and new names all are in good form here."— LocusWith a whimsical introduction and new afterword by Nebula Award-nominated editor Mike Allen."Set somewhere between fantasy, SF, and something else ... I highly recommend the book to anyone looking for top-notch fiction irrespective of genre labels."— The HarrowCONTENTSThe City of Blind Delight • Catherynne M. ValenteOld Foss Is the Name of His Cat • David SandnerAll the Little Gods We Are • John GrantThe Dew Drop Coffee Lounge • Cat RamboBell, Book and Candle • Leah BobetThe Tarrying Messenger • Michael J. DeLucaThe Occultation • Laird BarronThere Is a Monster Under Helen's Bed • Ekaterina SediaPalisade • Cat SparksThe Woman • Tanith LeeA Mask of Flesh • Marie BrennanSeven Scenes from Harrai's 'Sacred Mountain' • Jennifer CrowOblivion: A Journey • Vandana SinghChoosers of the Slain • John C. WrightAkhila, Divided • C. S. MacCathThe Moon-Keeper's Friend • Joanna GalbraithThe Tailor of Time • Deborah BiancottiRoot and Vein • Erin Hoffman