Runners do not finish races for a lot of reasons. But when a runner does not finish at the first Night Frights Run in Las Vegas, Warren worries that the Halloween-themed race might prove far more pulse-pounding than anyone intends. With just the right mix of the mysterious and the terrifying, "DNF" demonstrates Kristine Kathryn Rusch's mastery of the crime short story."Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style."-Mystery Scene Magazine

"Kristine Kathryn Rusch ventures into (darker than) Zenna Henderson territory in her effective and atmospheric two-track story 'The End of the World.'"-SF SiteSmall-town detective Becca Keller must struggle with her own demons when her ex-husband calls her to help with a mass grave unearthed at the site of his resort-restoration project in the Oregon desert. Her investigation unearths more questions than answers-about the bones and about the past. Winner of the UPC Special Award, The End of The World explores the complexities and range of the human condition.

The End of the World

Sweeping, intricate, and powerfully written, New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch's The Black Queen introduces a new era in the quest for power fought over generations. In the fifteen years of Arianna's rule on the Black Throne, Blue Isle enjoyed peace. Until a powerful reminder of the past resurfaces to threaten the family, the Fey, and the entire world. With diverse and compelling characters and a richly imagined world, Kristine Kathryn Rusch's brilliant storytelling illuminates the dangers wrought by a thirst for power that continues to resonate in the all-too-real world of today. As the heirs to the Black Throne struggle against the weight of the powers driving them to destinies they abhor, this heartbreaking masterpiece furthers the story of the Fey as well as 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

The Black Queen: Book One of The Black Throne - The Fey, #6

All 8 novels from this blockbuster saga in one boxed set. Can Retrieval Artist Miles Flint unravel a deadly conspiracy before millions die?From international bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch comes the Anniversary Day Saga, an epic, eight-book story of conspiracy, revenge and shadowy justice. In the domed cities of the Moon, between human greed and alien laws, between morality and justice, one man stands at the apex between right and wrong. Miles Flint, no stranger to tough cases, walks a razor edge as he and others struggle to save the Moon from total destruction. And in Flint's world, the truth always comes with consequences."The Retrieval Artist universe is rich and exciting, and Rusch's characters are real beings (Human and otherwise) struggling against overwhelming odds. The thrills are nonstop, and the tension keeps increasing with each successive book [in the Anniversary Day Saga]. If you're a nail-biter, you might want to wear gloves for these."-AnalogAnniversary DayBlowbackA Murder of ClonesSearch & RecoveryThe Peyti CrisisVigilantesStarbase HumanMasterminds

Retrieval Artist: Anniversary Day Saga Boxed Set Books 1-8 - Retrieval Artist

As a homicide detective, Frank deals with violent death every day. And his reaction to those deaths kills him by inches. Until his most recent case forces him to take a long, hard look at his emotional state. The murder scene's only survivor might hold the clues Frank needs to solve the case. It might even hold the key to Frank's very salvation."Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style."-Mystery Scene Magazine

Little Miracles

A cold case starts it all-human bones discovered beneath the Martian soil in the alien Disty's main city. The Disty evacuate, believing the area contaminated.  Forensic anthropologist Aisha Costard investigates and discovers that the bones belong to a woman last seen thirty years before. But the woman didn't vanish, nor did anyone believe her dead. She Disappeared, along with her children, after being charged with crimes against an alien civilization. Costard believes the children hold the key to this mystery, but she can't find them on her own.  So she returns to the Moon to hire Miles Flint. As Flint investigates, events move swiftly around him, and suddenly what began as a simple murder case turns into an incident that might destroy the entire solar system.. "A high-velocity rush through cultures in full clash, as fear and panic overwhelm the day, and Rusch's writing makes the far-out scenario feel as present and credible as today's breaking news.. Rusch has outdone herself yet again."-The Edge Boston"This time, Rusch ups the ante with a grand act of Sfnal imagination in her creation of the Disty."-Locus"An exciting, intricately plotted, fast-paced novel. You'll find it difficult to put down."-SFRevu"Like the other volumes in the series, this one combines elements of taut thriller, PI murder mystery, and SF. "-Locus"Exciting.. The audience will find this science fiction mystery an excellent whodunit."-Midwest Book Review"Kristine Kathryn Rusch has written another exciting Retrieval Artist novel that reveals to readers much of the cultural mindset of an alien species."-The Best Reviews"Wonderfully plotted and written, this fourth entry in Rusch's Retrieval Artist series is a compelling read."-RT Book Review

Buried Deep: A Retrieval Artist Novel - Retrieval Artist, #4

Dusty's Cleaning specializes in cleaning houses where horrible things happen. Suicides, murders, Dusty's seen them all. But she can't forget the scene at the Moorhead House. So, when Dusty receives an invitation to a Christmas Party being held at the Moorhead House, she gets to revisit a horrible crime-and figure out what exactly went wrong. Chosen as one of the top ten stories of the year by the readers of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine.

The Moorhead House

Kincaid always shows up at a crime scene before the crime happens. Except at the Burger Joint. He got stuck in Los Angeles traffic and arrived just after the shooting ended. Now he must deal with carnage, carnage he couldn't prevent-carnage he has never been able to prevent. The carnage takes him to the end of his singular talent, and as he tries to flee, he comes face-to-face with his future, and his ever-so-difficult past."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

Spirit Guides

Ancient tech draws dangerous unwanted attention in New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch's Ivory Trees, the thrilling new standalone novel in her award-winning Diving series. When the discovery of a bunker reveals a treasure trove of ancient artifacts, interested parties throughout the Empire-from collectors to academics to researchers-want a piece of the action. But the finds draw attention from outside the Empire as well. Attention from someone willing to do whatever it takes to outmaneuver the Empire and secure the collection. Set in Kristine Kathryn Rusch's expansive Diving Universe, Ivory Trees introduces exciting new characters and events to this powerfully written series, while also offering some tantalizing Easter eggs from previous Diving novels. As suspense builds to a fevered intensity, this tantalizing new novel mixes the best of heist fiction and space opera and proves Rusch's place as a master of science fiction."'The Death Hole Bunker' is as suspenseful and mysterious as any of the tales that came before."-Item 202"Escaping Amnthra is a full-fledged action adventure filled with high stakes and near-death experiences."-Realms & Robots"As I frequently say, of Rusch's stories, they are enormously entertaining and I can't wait for the next one."-SFRevu"...a story of exploration of an artifact on an alien world, a bit reminiscent of the sort of story that Jack McDevitt writes."-Eyrie.org on The Spires of Denon"... Denon is literally luminescent in its depiction."-Suite101.com on The Spires of Denon

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