Books like Maps in a Mirror by Orson Scott Card
"Maps in a Mirror" assembles 46 short stories written by Orson Scott Card between 1977 and 2023. The collection is divided into five thematic sections: ten fables and fantasies, eleven tales of dread, seven stories of human futures, six tales of death, hope and holiness, and twelve lost songs. The lost‑songs section contains early works such as the novella version of *Ender’s Game*, excerpts of the early *Songmaster* story, and the narrative poem that inspired the Alvin Maker saga. Each section is prefaced and followed by lengthy autobiographical introductions in which Card discusses his motivations and creative development. The volume offers both long‑form excerpts and never‑previously‑published pieces, giving readers a broad view of Card’s range as a writer of speculative fiction, fantasy, and experimental prose.
Readers new to Card can discover his adventurous storytelling, while long‑time fans will appreciate the comprehensive archival nature of the volume and the rare, previously unavailable material.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Orson Scott Card
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