Universe 16 is an anthology of original science fiction short stories edited by Terry Carr, the sixteenth volume in the seventeen-volume Universe anthology series.

[1] The book collects nine novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors.

"Hotel Mind Slaves" placed thirteenth in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novella.

"The Idea Trap" placed nineteenth in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Short Story.

"Voyage South from Thousand Willows" placed eleventh in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Short Story.