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Defying Doomsday is a diverse collection of thirteen stories that re‑imagines the end of the world through the eyes of disabled and chronically ill characters. In each tale, the protagonists confront physical and societal challenges—whether forming an all‑girl band amid a comet’s approach, battling giant spiders for silk, or traveling with a radio show to find survivors—demonstrating that resilience and creativity, not mere fitness, ensure survival in the most dire circumstances. The anthology offers a fresh lens on classic apocalypse themes, highlighting tenacity, stubbornness, and innovation as key to adapting when everything is lost.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Dystopian & Apocalyptic Fiction/Apocalyptic Fiction
Authors: Tsana Dolichva
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