I hadn’t read anything by Ellison before, although I was well aware of his reputation in the realms of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. Troublemakers is a collection of his short stories that was put together for a high-school audience, but I think it works well as an introduction for a reader of any age. The stories inside are each some combination of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy, and they cover a very wide range of topics and lengths. There are a couple stories that didn’t do much for me, but most of them were excellent, and a few that absolutely blew me away. In Troublemakers I discovered a voice that grabbed me and made me take notice. I will definitely be reading more from Harlan Ellison in the future.

Standout Stories: Jeffty is Five; “Repent, Harlequin!” Said the Ticktockman