Running with Sharp Objects

by Chris Kennedy, Craig Martelle, Kevin Ikenberry

Don’t Run with Scissors!

While that may have been good advice when you were six, sometimes troopers have to run with a variety of sharp objects (swords, knives, battleaxes) in the performance of their duties. You never know when you’re going to need something pointy, and it’s always helpful to have a weapon that never runs out of ammunition!

Seventeen of today’s leading scifi authors take you on a variety of science fiction missions that will have you on the edge of your seats as they show you why your mom was wrong—you absolutely must run with sharp objects.

So get your blades sharpened; the race is on!

With stories
Craig Martelle
Kevin Ikenberry
Mark Wandrey
Fred Hughes
Blaine L. Pardoe
James S. Aaron
Kacey Ezell
Jon R. Osborne
Melissa Olthoff
Marisa Wolf
Nick Steverson
William Crudge
Charli Cox
Robert Krog
Martina Anders
Dan Bridgewater
Jeremy Fabiano

543 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 19, 2025

Reviews

[Julie's Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a great collection of stories. All well written, great world building and character development. I loved the ending of Mr. Crudge's story. Ms. Ezell took us back to one of my favorite series' universes (Ashes of Entecea). Ms. Wolf's entry makes me want to further explore her universe. Several authors wrote litRPG stories that were well done. All in all this is worth the read.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Tad Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great anthology

One of the best anthologies from CKP that I've read so far.

Nice blend of neat, concise story telling and action.

Mom was wrong.

[Rori S Leavitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well worth the time

A great collection of cutting edge stories. Both the first and second volume are worth you time! Enjoy the ride.