Future Imperfect is a collection of eight science-fiction short stories set in the near and far future. It includes five tales previously published in anthologies and three new ones exclusive to this SF book.
Future Imperfect contains:
Yellow Stars â€" A detective receives a mysterious message from her mother â€" a notorious fugitive wanted by the authorities on many worlds. (Mystery / futuristic thriller.) The Last Warrior â€" Two children discover something sinister from an ancient war. (Robots and technology.) The God in the Sky â€" A god-like entity has a dark plan for the future. (Dystopian.) Dream Baby â€" A couple aboard an orbital station must make a heartbreaking choice. (Cyberpunk / space travel.) Signal â€" A group of scientists receive a strange encoded alien message. (Alien contact / First Contact.) Paradise Saved â€" A ship travelling in deep space encounters dangerous technical problems. (Hard SF / space exploration.) Canyon Falls â€" A young woman living on a planet linked to other worlds becomes involved in a plan to radically change history. (Time travel / paradoxes.) Ripplers â€" A soldier left behind enemy lines must do anything to save humanity. (Military SF.)