Permutations: A Well World Anthology revives Jack L. Chalker’s legendary series, bringing together exceptional talent to extend its universe. This collection, authorized by Chalker’s estate, gathers renowned authors like Neal Asher, Catherine Asaro, and S.P. Somtow, each adding their unique flair to the Well World legacy. These stories pay homage to a series that has influenced countless science fiction writers, selling millions of copies worldwide. Fans and newcomers alike will be captivated by the rich, imaginative tales that continue the journey in the Well World, a testament to Chalker’s enduring impact on the genre. This anthology isn’t just a collection; it’s a gateway to rediscovering a world that has shaped science fiction, inviting readers to explore its depths once more.

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David Boop is a Denver-based speculative fiction author & editor. He’s also an award-winning essayist, and screenwriter. Before turning to fiction, David worked as a DJ, film critic, journalist, and actor.

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David’s novels run the gamut, such as the sci-fi/noir She Murdered Me with Science; The Soul Changers, a historical, dark fantasy tie-in to Rippers Resurrected; and the Weird Western mosaic novel, The Drowned Horse Chronicle. He co-authored, with NYT Bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson, a near-future graphic novel series called Travailiant Rising.

David edited the bestselling and award-nominated Weird Western anthology series, Straight Outta Tombstone, Straight Outta Deadwood and Straight Outta Dodge City and a trio of Space Western anthologies starting with Gunfight on Europa Station. He’s editor on the Jack L. Chalker Well World tribute mosaic novel, Permutations and the Larry Niven Gil the Arm Hamilton anthology.

David is prolific in short fiction with many short stories including media tie-ins for Predator (nominated for the 2018 Scribe Award), Deadlands, Shadowrun, Kolchak the Night Stalker, The Green Hornet, and Veronica Mars.

He’s a summa cum laude Graduate from UC-Denver in the Creative Writing program. He temps, collects Funko Pops, and is a believer. His hobbies include film noir, anime, the Blues and the Old West.