An epic collection of science fiction short stories about space exploration and cosmic horror by #1 bestselling author of A Game of Thrones – with the title story, Nightflyers, airing on Netflix in 2018.

During a journey to the edges of the known universe, nine unconventional academics seek first contact with a shadowy alien race. However, another enigma is the Nightflyer itself, a cybernetic marvel with an elusive captain that no one has seen up close. Soon, the passengers discover that their greatest mystery – and their most dangerous threat – is an unexpected force on board, seeking blood and terror…

Also included are five more classic science fiction stories by George R.R. Martin that explore the scope of technology and the dark corners of the human mind.