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Chris Mahon

Chris Mahon is a writer and fantasy author living in Brooklyn, New York. He's spoken about sci-fi, fantasy, and more at New York Comic-Con, Columbia University, and the Glasgow International Fantasy Convention. You can contact him on Twitter @DeadmanMu or at christophmahon [at] gmail [dot] com.

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The Top 10 Most Destructive Sci-Fi Weapons

From Star Wars to Doctor Who and beyond, these are the most destructive weapons ever imagined in sci-fi.

10 Must-Read Adult Fantasy Books

These powerful fantasies prove the genre isn't just for young readers.

50 of the Best Fantasy Books Ever

These books deserve a spot on the shelf of every fantasy fan.

50 of the Best Science Fiction Books Ever

How many of these best of the best have you read?

5 Things Every Fantasy Writer Can Learn from Earthsea

We're looking back at some of the lessons to be learned from Ursula K. Le Guin's brilliant Earthsea series.

From Dark Elves to Demons: Where to Begin with R.A. Salvatore Books

Overwhelmed by where to start with the many great sagas of R.A. Salvatore? Let us light your way.

5 Things 'Serious' Fantasy Writers Can Learn from Terry Pratchett

Even at his silliest, the late Terry Pratchett had something worthwhile to say.

The Top 5 Science Moments in The Expanse That Prove It’s a Sci-Fi Classic

If you're not addicted to this gripping sci-fi series yet, here's why you should be.

Here's What You Need to Know About Asimov's Foundation

Apple adapted Isaac Asimov's Foundation series into a TV show. Here's everything to know about Isaac Asimov's Foundation series. 

A Tale of Two Wastelands: Fallout and Harlan Ellison's "A Boy and His Dog" 

Many Fallout fans still don't know that the franchise was partially inspired by Harlan Ellison's seminal short story. 

The 5 Coolest Technologies from Hard Science Fiction

These are some of the most fascinating pieces of tech ever envisioned in hard science fiction — and they might become reality sooner than you'd think.

How Isaac Asimov's I, Robot Prepares Us for a Future Controlled By AI

The short stories in Isaac Asimov's I, Robot may prove useful when it comes time to welcome our robot overlords.

5 Unique Conventions Geeks Need to Check Out

These events offer all the camaraderie and excitement of a huge con — without the exhausting crowds. 

5 of the Coolest Starships in Science Fiction

They might look like buckets of bolts, but these ships are so much more than just modes of transport.

5 Technologies from Neuromancer That Are Almost Here

The tech that Gibson predicted 30+ years ago in Neuromancer now feels closer to reality than fiction.

Legendary Author Joe Haldeman Shares the Story Behind The Forever War

Although considered a classic today, "The Forever War" was at first deemed unpublishable—partially because it dared to include female characters.

Universal Language: The Science Behind 'Arrival'

Unpacking the science behind the sci-fi at Silicon Valley Comic-Con.

Footage From These Atomic Blasts Was Almost Lost Forever

"I think that if we capture the history of this and show what the force of these weapons are ... then maybe people will be reluctant to use them."