Groundbreaking, intriguing, and captivating, New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch's The Reflection on Mount Vitaki sets the stage to launch her acclaimed Fey series into exciting new territory.When Kyra Row Kirilli feels the pull of the mysterious reflection on the mountain across the Forbidden Valley, she knows she must embark on an impossible journey—one no one ever survives. Introducing undiscovered lands and deftly blending fantasy and steampunk elements, Kristine Kathryn Rusch's first foray into the Qavnerian Protectorate saga adds rich new backstory to the groundbreaking Fey series.Set long before The Sacrifice, this novella introduces compelling new characters and intriguing new locations to the rich world of the Fey and demonstrates Rusch's power 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...

In this second Fiction River Special Edition, award-winning editor Kristine Kathryn Rusch performs editing magic in assembling this anthology of stories saved by not one but six different Fiction River editors. Culled from stories that did not fit in the magazine's regular run, these gems piece together to form an anthology all its own. This unique volume contains a variety of genres but one overarching theme: brilliant storytelling."There's something for everyone." —Adventures FantasticIncluding"Stealing Mrs. Mackle's Mojo" by Chuck Heintzelman"The Man in the Gabardine Suit" by Lauryn Christopher"One Ballerina Dancing" by Kelly Washington"The Disinvention of the Surveillance State" by Valerie Brook"Playing God" by Ron Collins"Makonde Tree of Life" by David H. Hendrickson"The Dream" by Michael Kowal"Damsel on the Hard" by Jamie McNabb"Dragons Are Fond of Them" by Brigid Collins"Pixie...

As a young recruit, brilliant engineer Nadim Crowe accidentally destroys an entire Boneyard full of ships. Now, decades later, he ends up on the crew of the Renegat, the only ship in the Fleet ever sent on a mission backwards to investigate an ancient Boneyard. Something invaded that Boneyard and the Fleet wants to know what. Or who. The Renegat: The only ship the Fleet dares risk. The Renegat: A ship of misfits and screw-ups sent on an impossible mission. All alone in deep space. A thrilling new addition to the Diving Universe. Praise for the Diving Series: Rusch's handling of the mystery and adventure is stellar, and the whole tale proves quite entertaining. —Booklist Online on Diving into the Wreck This is classic sci-fi, a well-told tale of dangerous exploration. The first-person narration makes the reader an eyewitness to the vast, silent realms of deep space, where even the smallest error will bring disaster....

In the late 1800s, trains bring with them a sense of mystery and comfort. For Corinne, they also bring Silas.When Corinne meets Silas the first time, she surprises him. When they meet again, she surprises herself.Finally learning the truth might bring the greatest surprise of them all.With "Trains," Kristine Kathryn Rusch introduces one of her most enigmatic characters."Rusch is a great storyteller."—RT Book Reviews

Prosecuting Attorney Pippa de Leon needs months to bring down a senator who killed a bicyclist in a hit and run. But a tyrannical judge decides to clear every case off her docket by the first of the year, which means jury selection starts immediately. Only the jury pool itself creates a problem. An ugly sweater problem. And, weirdly, those sweaters might influence the case. Shortlisted as one of the best crime stories of the year. "Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional." —Mystery Scene Magazine

The latest volume of Fiction River Presents makes the heart race. From one woman's desperate attempts to escape her kidnappers to another woman's attempts to escape a doomed space station, this volume takes off at a pulse-pounding pace and refuses to let go until the very end. Including a short story from Kristine Kathryn Rusch's bestselling Retrieval Artist sf thriller series, this volume proves why Adventures Fantastic says the Fiction River series "is one of the best and most exciting publications in the field today."Table of Contents"The Chair by" JC Andrijeski"Tower One" by Thomas K. Carpenter"The Good Brother" by Brendan DuBois"The Elevator in the Cornfield" by Scott William Carter"The Red-Stained Wishing Tree" by Eric Stocklassa"The Scent of Amber and Vanilla" by Dayle A. Dermatis"Play the Man" by Dan C. Duval"Eyes on My Cards" by Dean Wesley Smith"H-Hour" by Steven Mohan,...

The passage from real life to an imagined, magical one has fulfilled a childish yearning for many a young person, particularly those who grew up in less than desirable circumstances. Writer and editor Dayle A. Dermatis tapped into that yearning to bring together this collection of stories that take their characters through portals to fantastical worlds—although sometimes the new worlds prove more problematic than the old ones. Still, for anyone who sees herself as the hero of her own story, these stories can't help but tempt the imagination. And this volume itself opens a doorway to enchantment.

The Final Volume in the Acclaimed Series!Volume 5 ends the series with twenty dark fantasy stories. And Rusch and Smith do dark fantasy better than any two writers working today.For more than four decades, New York Times and USA Today bestselling writers Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith wrote professional fantasy short stories that won awards and sold millions of copies.Now, for the first time, they collect together 100 of their fantasy short stories into a five-volume set called Fantasies Collide. Fifty stories total from each author, with ten stories from Rusch and ten from Smith in every volume.The twenty dark fantasy stories in this volume offer voyages into the darkest shadows with just a hint of light."[The Poker Boy] series is unlike anything else out there. It's quirky and a lot of fun."—Amazing Stories"Whether [Rusch] writes high fantasy, horror, sf, or contemporary fantasy, I've always been fascinated...

The Second Volume in the Acclaimed Series!Volume 2 takes the reader into the world of urban fantasy, where things seem familiar but quickly turn strange. Urban settings, twisted fantasy in twenty breathtaking stories.For more than four decades, New York Times and USA Today bestselling writers Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith wrote professional fantasy short stories that won awards and sold millions of copies.Now, for the first time, they collect together 100 of their fantasy short stories into a five-volume set called Fantasies Collide. Fifty stories total from each author, with ten stories from Rusch and ten from Smith in every volume.Don't miss these twenty fantasy stories that make you look twice at any city."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...

The First Volume in the Acclaimed Series!For more than four decades, New York Times and USA Today bestselling writers Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith wrote professional fantasy short stories that won awards and sold millions of copies.Now, for the first time, they collect together 100 of their fantasy short stories into a five-volume set called Fantasies Collide. Fifty stories total from each author, with ten stories from Rusch and ten from Smith in every volume.Volume 1 starts off the series with twenty mind-bending light or weird fantasy stories. No one does weird fantasy stories better than Rusch and Smith. Don't miss this one!"[The Poker Boy] series is unlike anything else out there. It's quirky and a lot of fun."—Amazing Stories"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...

On the run.After fleeing pursuers from two different missions, Boss and Coop reconvene at the Lost Souls Corporation headquarters. Both share exciting but troublesome news.And a whole lot of questions.But before they begin to even scratch the surface of the new information, they face threats from all quarters.And when an old adversary of Coop's gets involved, Boss questions who to trust to survive and find some long-awaited answers.A nonstop new adventure, The Chase provides thrilling new details about Kristine Kathryn Rusch's award-winning Diving series."By mixing cerebral and investigative elements, emotional character segments, and the adrenaline of action, Rusch tells a complete yet varied tale that will please science fiction readers looking for something different from the usual fare."—Publishers Weekly on Searching for the Fleet"Think of the Diving universe as an exciting mystery saga, pitting the drama of...

The Third Volume in the Acclaimed Series!Volume 3 features dragons, fairies, cats, and more. Oh, so much more, including a talking oak tree named Fred. Rusch and Smith called this volume "Creatures," but the twenty acclaimed stories in this book go far beyond even that.For more than four decades, New York Times and USA Today bestselling writers Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith wrote professional fantasy short stories that won awards and sold millions of copies.Now, for the first time, they collect together 100 of their fantasy short stories into a five-volume set called Fantasies Collide. Fifty stories total from each author, with ten stories from Rusch and ten from Smith in every volume.Don't miss a volume full of twenty brilliant short stories full of creatures that only Rusch and Smith could bring to life."[The Poker Boy] series is unlike anything else out there. It's quirky and a lot of fun."—Amazing...

Leaving Boss behind to continue diving the Boneyard, Ivoire Engineer Yash Zarlengo returns to the Lost Souls Corporation's headquarters to analyze the data from the runabout they discovered there. Convinced that the experience in the Boneyard proves the Fleet still exists, Yash buries herself in her work, interested in little else. Ivoire Captain Jonathan "Coop" Cooper notices Yash's growing obsession with finding the Fleet and joins her in her search. For the first time in six years, the crew of the Ivoire feels real hope. Coop and Yash know all too well the dangers hope can pose. But this time their hope might just lead them somewhere no one expected. A page-turning adventure, Searching for the Fleet expands Kristine Kathryn Rusch's award-winning Diving series into uncharted territory. "[The Runabout] is so good, it will make you want to read the other stories." —SFRevu "Amazing character construction, building a plot...

As a long-time embedded reporter, Khalil thinks he's seen it all. But during his latest assignment—against an enemy he doesn't understand and in a conflict he understands less—Khalil finds himself in the middle of the action, but not in the way he expected. And he quickly realizes that what lies beneath the surface on this ice-covered planet will change his life, and the lives of many others, forever.USA Today bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch draws on her background as a professional journalist to pen this transformative tale that superbly captures the friction between the press and the military and demonstrates that valor can be found in the least expected places."Kristine Kathryn Rusch is one of the best writers in the field."—SFRevu