Urban legends draw inspiration from real events. Some people know that better than others. That story about the hook teenagers tell each other at parties? Turns out the story holds more truth than legend-just not in the way you'd expect."Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style."-Mystery Scene Magazine

The Hook

After covering too many war zones, Joshua returns to his grandparents' place to find the house neglected and the patio filled with cats. He wants a refuge from the death he witnessed, but the cat yowls remind him of the cries of the wounded. No matter how hard he tries, the cats keep appearing. So, he finally calls for help, help that proves a little weird, a little strange, but maybe just right."Like early Ray Bradbury, Rusch has the ability to switch on a universal dark."-The Times of London

Still Life, With Cats

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short FictionA three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up twenty fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction. No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high-quality fiction equals Pulphouse."This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot of life to them, and are worthwhile reading." -Tangent Online on Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, Issue #1Includes:"Santa's Shrinkage" by David H. Hendrickson"A Crafty Christmas" by Annie Reed"The Ghost of Christmas Beta" by J. Steven York"Emergency Elf" by Stefon Mears"A Grave Kind of Love" by Robert J. McCarter"The Asshole of Christmas Present" by Ezekiel James Boston"Christmas at Lake Mead" by Lisa Silverthorne"The Ghost of Christmas Present" by David Stier"Christmas Weather" by O'Neil De Noux"Max, Marilyn, Murder, and Me" by Ray Vukcevich"Scurvy and Forgiveness" by Rob Vagle"The Friendly Beasts" by Nina Kiriki Hoffman"Christmas at Glosser's" by Robert Jeschonek"A Corner of the Mind" by Ron Collins"Other People's Stupidity" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Pulphouse Fiction Magazine Issue # 21 - Pulphouse, #21

Secret Master of Fandom and private detective Spade thought he would find himself alone on Christmas Eve-until a strange call from Paladin changes his plans. Just when he thinks the evening can't get any stranger, a huge blast sends his world into chaos, along with that of Paladin and Casper. But what the trio learn next might prove even more explosive."Great characters."-Little Big Crimes"This series is a fun glimpse into the world of science fiction fandom."-Gumshoes, Gats, and Gams"I hope to read many more stories about Spade and Paladin."-Bill Crider, Mystery Scene

The Really Big Ka-Boom - Spade/Paladin, #7

In 1970, a group of Weathermen bombed a statue of Rodin's The Thinker, where it sat outside the Cleveland Art Museum. The perpetrators were never caught. In 2016, the museum celebrates its 100th anniversary. When Erika begins her internship at the museum, she finds herself assigned to the celebration preparations. As she researches the museum's history, she can't stop thinking about The Thinker and its bomb-damaged legs. But when she comes face to face with history, she discovers that the past proves difficult to understand and even harder to explain."Rusch's short fiction is golden."-Kansas City Star

Thinkers

Sur l'Ile Bleue, la guerre s'éternise.Repliés dans les Terres d'Ombre, un refuge façonné par magie dans un univers parallèle, les Fey poursuivent difficilement leur combat. Les Doubles, infiltrés dans le camp adverse, et la métamorphe Solanda, qui se transforme en chatte pour espionner l'ennemi, sont leurs derniers espoirs de percer le secret de l'eau bénite.Tandis que Matthias, qui a découvert le pouvoir de cette arme inespérée, s'oppose au Rocaan, le chef suprême de l'Eglise, au sujet de la stratégie défensive, le roi Alexandre est déchiré par l'indécision.Des deux côtés, la tension règne. Mais la rusée Solanda enlève un nourrisson doté de pouvoirs magiques, dont le rôle se révélera capital. Et Gemme, la fille de Rugar, qui chaque jour s'impose comme la digne héritière du trône, s'apprête à lancer un coup de tonnerre dans le ciel de l'Ile Bleue.

Le Sacrifice (Les Fey, #2)

A shocking act of violence... The looming threat of another attack spurs the Moon's chief security officer, Noelle DeRicci, to uncover the identity of the masterminds behind the Anniversary Day bombings before they strike again. Armed with information uncovered by Retrieval Artist Miles Flint and Detective Bartholomew Nyquist, DeRicci lets herself hope she can put an end to the violence against the Moon. But then a brutal murder changes everything. DeRicci must risk everything to launch a secret investigation into the very heart of the Earth Alliance. Can the next attack be stopped?"The Anniversary Day Saga just keeps getting more interesting and more complicated. Each addition is eagerly anticipated and leaves the reader anxious to discover what will happen next, who the bad guys are and what it is they are hoping to achieve."-RT Book Reviews on The Peyti Crisis"This new Retrieval Artist Universe novel is action-packed and continues where A Murder of Clones leaves off. These must be read in order to fully appreciate the suspense and mystery that is taking place."-RT Book Reviews on Search & Recovery"Fans of Rusch's Retrieval Artist universe will enjoy the expansion of the Anniversary Day story, with new characters providing more perspectives on its signature events, while newcomers will get a good introduction to the series."-Publishers Weekly on A Murder of Clones"The latest Retrieval Artist science fiction thriller is an engaging investigative whodunit starring popular Miles Flint on a comeback mission. The suspenseful storyline is fast-paced and filled with twists as the hero comes out of retirement to confront his worst nightmare." -Midwest Book Reviews on Blowback"Anniversary Day is an edge-of-the-seat thriller that will keep you turning pages late into the night and it's also really good science fiction. What's not to like?"-Analog on Anniversary Day

Vigilantes: A Retrieval Artist Novel - Retrieval Artist, #15

When Devon discovers Rachel Long's music for the first time, it changes him. Her music inspires people. It draws crowds to her, no matter where she performs. But it draws something else, as well. A longing. A compulsion. A need. And for Devon, Rachel's music creates an inevitability that he can't escape, no matter how hard he tries."Rusch is a great storyteller."-RT Book Reviews

The Life and Deaths of Rachel Long

Epic, powerful, and stunningly written, New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch's Victory concludes this thrilling saga of the quest for power fought over generations. As the final battle of blood against blood looms, both sides face terrible choices. The clash of magic threatens to consume all in its wake, while the fate of Fey and Islander alike rests in one place: The Place of Power. As the brutal battle rages to its thrilling conclusion, Kristine Kathryn Rusch's masterful storytelling demonstrates that victory demands the ultimate sacrifice. From its fierce battles to the heartbreaking decisions forced by fate, this epic masterpiece of the quest for power and the fight for freedom solidifies Rusch's place as the greatest storyteller of our time."A very good, very large fantasy...nicely done and with a particularly satisfying and unexpected resolution."-Science Fiction Chronicle on The Sacrifice"Rusch's greatest strength.is her ability to close down a story and leave the reader feeling that the author could not possibly have wrung any more satisfaction out of the piece."-The Kansas City Star"Kristine Kathryn Rusch integrates the fantastic elements so rigorously into her story that it is often hard to remember she is not merely recording the here and now."-Science Fiction Weekly"Whether [Rusch] writes high fantasy, horror, sf, or contemporary fantasy, I've always been fascinated by her ability to tell a story with that enviable gift of invisible prose.  She's one of those very few writers whose style takes me right into the story-the words and pages disappear as the characters and their story swallows me whole.. Rusch has style."-Charles de Lint

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