Books like Bears discover fire and other stories by Terry Bisson
Terry Bisson’s anthology gathers a diverse set of short fiction, including the award‑winning title story that blends gentle fantasy with humor. The volume spans ecological allegories, a dark exploration of experimental death, and a brief first‑contact epic. Bisson’s characters—scientists, artists, rednecks, insurance salesmen, astronauts, truck drivers, and others—are rendered with simplicity and authenticity that make the fantastic settings feel surprisingly ordinary.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Terry Bisson
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