Because he lost his arm in the war against Napoleon, Nicholas cannot return to Society. The ton will reject him. Now, he lives in solitude in his estate, claiming he prefers it. Then a child arrives. A young boy who reminds him of his past. A boy who threatens his present. A boy who must be dealt with to ensure Nicholas' own future."Rusch's short fiction is golden."-Kansas City Star

Controlling the Sword

Kaylee uses her magic to help her boss, Nia, keep the balance when Nia needs someone with Kaylee's particular talents. But when Kaylee returns to work shortly after her fiancé dies, the assignment Nia proposes leaves Kaylee puzzled. Nia wants Kaylee to investigate a new love potion. Kaylee wants to use her magical strength to get over her grief. This assignment might help Kaylee move on in ways she never expected."The twist at the end is a nice one."-Fantasy Literature"Rusch has created a highly emotional story that digs deep into each one of us."-KD Did It Edits

Sales. Force.

In an alternate post-Civil War Chicago, the citizens still remember the day the Gondolas sent by the South died and the city burned-again. Lou, a Pinkerton detective, uses magic to hunt down the Gondola pilots, now called Gondola widows. She thought she caught them all. But when evidence comes to light that one last widow hides in the most public of places, Lou must find a way to stop her-for good. "Excellent story from Rusch, a sort of alternate history/steampunk tale set on the shores of Lake Michigan."-BestSF".a spectacular ending for a wonderfully imaginative story."-SFRevu"An ingenious, if complex premise, but the heart of the story lies in Lou's self-doubt when it comes to the execution of her plan to cause her target to betray herself."-LocusKristine Kathryn Rusch has been writing her brand of excellent SF since the late 80s and she is still a vigorous presence in the field. "The Last Surviving Gondola Women" takes place in an alternate USA, circa 1890.

The Last Surviving Gondola Widow

Albert Suttles' mother championed Earth Day and its environmental causes. The cause became her first priority, almost an obsession. And Albert's obsession? His mother. In her honor, he will Save The Earth. In this powerful little tale, Kristine Kathryn Rusch takes a common story trope and adds a clever, fresh twist."Rusch has style."-Charles de Lint

Earth Day

Leta's death leaves her husband Mac with his memories and one famous holorecording.  On June 16, 2001, Leta ate at a restaurant called Anna's, and a time travel recording made of that day later became a sensation. Leta collected all of the versions of that recording, but Mac has never seen it. Until now. Called "hauntingly sad" by the Sacramento Book Review, and chosen as one of the best science fiction stories of the year, June Sixteenth at Anna's is one of Kristine Kathryn Rusch's most memorable stories.".what a writer [Rusch] is. Her subject matter may cover the normal topics of science fiction and other genres, but the main memory you take away is the way she approaches the story and her unique vision for the characters."-The Baryon Review

June Sixteenth at Anna's

Tara, a trouble-shooter for Abracadabra Incorporated, shuts down black magic all over the world. When a dagger with dangerous magic leads her to a small French shop, in business for 900 years, she finds something has corrupted the shop. Something dark and evil. Something stronger than Tara. Something she must face alone."Kristine Kathryn Rusch is one of the best writers in the field and 'Dragon's Tooth' does not disappoint.Rusch gives us a delightful tale here!"-SFRevu

The Assassin's Dagger - Abracadabra Incorporated

The regulars at Spirit Winds' Thursday night blackjack tournament never call attention to themselves. Some are retired, some are a little shady, some have seen too much. But none of them believed in UFOs. Until that night when the lights went out in the middle of the tournament.and something very, very strange happened. Something eerie. Something.alien."Rusch is a great storyteller."-RT Book Reviews

The One That Got Away

Grief often transports us to the past. But for one woman, the transportation becomes more literal. She lives more in the past than the present, her beloved grandmother often tells her. Until one final moment of grief changes her forever. A powerful tale about the impact of love and family."Rusch's short fiction is golden."-The Kansas City Star

Perennials

Rena lost everything when her husband and son died in a fiery car accident. Now she has only her daily swim at the rec center, where she hopes no one pays attention to her horrible burn scars. But someone noticed-the same someone who murders a lifeguard while Rena does her laps. Only Rena can identify the killer, but the identification might prove more difficult than it seems..."Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style."-Mystery Scene Magazine

Controlling the Sword

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