Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Hearings on the Existence of Snakes in the Human Bloodstream | 1997 | James Alan Gardner | Buy |
| 2 | The Ray-Gun: A Love Story | 2008 | James Alan Gardner | Buy |
| 3 | The One With the Interstellar Group Consciousnesses | 2009 | James Alan Gardner | N/A |
| 4 | A Clean Sweep With All the Trimmings | 2011 | James Alan Gardner | Buy |
| 5 | Organisms: Selected Stories | 2019 | James Alan Gardner | N/A |
James Alan Gardner’s short fiction showcases the same inventive science fiction and sharp wit found in his novels. His stories have earned multiple Aurora Award nominations and wins, cementing his reputation in the Canadian science fiction community.
Highlights include “Three Hearings on the Existence of Snakes in the Human Bloodstream” (1997) and “The Ray-Gun: A Love Story” (2008), both of which demonstrate his ability to combine unusual premises with genuine emotional depth.