Bøger af Kristine Kathryn Rusch

A deadly conspiracy...The Anniversary Day bombings on the Moon sent shockwaves throughout the Earth Alliance. No one knows who created the clones responsible and turned them into ruthless killers. No one knows where or when they'll strike next.The bombings compel Earth Alliance Frontier Marshal Judita Gomez to launch an unauthorized investigation into a case from her past involving the murder of clones. An investigation that might cost Judita not only her career but the lives of her crew.This third book of the Anniversary Day Saga sheds further light on the Anniversary Day events, and introduces several new key characters."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 "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"Rusch offers up a well-told mystery with interesting characters and a complex, riveting storyline that includes a healthy dose of suspense, all building toward an ending that may not be what it appears."-RT Book Reviews on Blowback

One of the most decorated and famous novellas of the 1990s, The Gallery of His Dreams remains a timeless tale of love, loss, and the power of art. Mathew Brady, the first great war photographer, died broke in service of his art. In The Gallery of His Dreams, acclaimed writer Kristine Kathryn Rusch gives Mathew Brady a look at the future repercussions, power, and incredible value of his art, as only another true artist can do. This transformative novella earned the Locus award for best novella and was a finalist for the Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy awards. "Kristine Kathryn Rusch may be one of the most sure-footed authors in science fiction..." -Science Fiction Weekly

Five of Kristine Kathryn Rusch's most popular cat stories. They run the gamut from the award-winning "The Secret Lives of Cats" to the whimsical "The Poop Thief." Other stories in the collection include reader favorite "What Fluffy Knew," the short mystery "Scrawny Pete," and the Fey prequel "Destiny."

When Lyssa Buckingham left her hometown of Anchor Bay, Oregon, she never planned to return. She thought she could escape her family's legacy. She thought wrong.To help Lyssa's daughter, 10-year-old Emily, Lyssa must rejoin her family and come to terms with its magical heritage. Now Lyssa fears she and Emily might pay the greatest price of them all.To quell the coming storm and save the lives of everyone in Seavy County, Lyssa must uncover the truth about her family's past-even if it changes her daughter's future forever.FantasyLife and Other Stories pierces the thin veil between the magical world and the human one to reveal the darkness and sacrifice that holds them together. Also includes a special introduction by the author, as well as the Seavy County stories "The Women of Whale Rock," "Strange Creatures," and "The Light in Whale Cove." "Rusch does her usual artful job with [FantasyLife], mixing light contemporary fantasy with suspense and even a tinge of horror."-Science Fiction Chronicle "Welcome to a world brimming with mermaids, sirens, selkies and all the fantastical creatures one can imagine. [FantasyLife] by Kristine Kathryn Rusch is not only a richly woven fantasy novel, but also the story of one woman coming to terms with her own destiny."-Romance Review Today "FantasyLife is a triumph, and a work of magic in its own right."-Wigglefish.com

An innocent excited boy, a prince and heir, takes his first journey to the city. The streets teem with merchants in velvet robes, magicians, half-mad preachers, with life and color, poverty and noise. He doesn't want to miss any of it. But this marks the last journey in his life as a prince. Soon he will be abandoned and declared dead. Soon he will be utterly alone, faced only with survival and what will become the driving force of his life: the quest to recover his stolen inheritance, his usurped throne, his home. A story of cities and palaces, of power-hungry lords and ladies scheming inside a magically threatened land. The intricate and compelling debut novel of an author who has gone on to have a seismic impact on the science fiction and fantasy field. "A traditional high fantasy novel...Rusch has added elements that make it original and unique. The story is strong, the magic subtle and mysterious." -Locus "A prince reclaiming his lost kingdom is...a compelling story. Rusch provides some unusual twists. Every bit as good as her fine short fiction." -Science Fiction Chronicle "A thrilling read." -Bookwatch "Moves at a whirlwind pace through political intrigue...A remarkable amount of plot as well as beguiling characters." -Publisher's Weekly

From fairy tales fractured into unrecognizability to Russian mobsters hanging out with zombies, from New World slavery to modern Alaskan cruise ships, the stories in Fantasy Adrift sail across the genre. Two writers make their fiction debuts next to bestsellers Steve Perry and Dean Wesley Smith to take readers on a journey of the imagination-as only Fiction River can do. "[Fiction River] is one of the best and most exciting publications in the field today." -Adventures Fantastic

Spade: Secret Master of Fandom and Private Detective. Paladin: Spade's enigmatic sidekick and infamous detective for hire. Together: Two of masterful author Kristine Kathryn Rusch's most popular characters. Included are five Spade/Paladin Conundrums: "Stomping Mad," "The Case of the Vanishing Boy," "The Karnikov Card," "Pandora's Box," and "Trick or Treat." "I hope to read many more stories about Spade and Paladin." -Bill Crider, Mystery Scene

Thomas fell in love with the Oregon Coast while filming his signature role as Anthony Short. Then his estranged daughter, Heather, died there, and Thomas fled. Now, he returns, not to solve his daughter's murder, but to see if he can live with himself and his past. Only someone leaves mysterious notes, signed Your Daughter, and birds die on his porch. Strangers report a man in a cloak who looks just like Thomas, but the fans who follow him everywhere don't see anyone. But Thomas knows something strange lurks in the shadows. Then more people die and Thomas realizes he holds the key to it all. He alone can solve the crisis, if he only dares... "Rusch's [Façade] is an exceptionally effective casebook of abnormal psychology...Rich and revelatory. The ending is perfect." -Locus "Like early Ray Bradbury, Rusch has the ability to switch on a universal dark." -the Times (London)

Fifty years after a stormy sea swallowed Spencer Chadwick at the treacherous Devil's Churn, his old sweetheart, Addy, finds herself face-to-face with a past she hoped to forget. She fled Dory Cove after that fateful day and stayed away until now-until her mother's death draws her back. And now, in her mother's yard, she finds young Spence's lookalike. Soon, the people of Dory Cove discover the impossible-Spence has returned. But what happened all those years ago, and what brought Spence back, will threaten to uncover long buried secrets. Secrets the people of Dory Cove fear will unleash a horrifying power from the sea-a power that might swallow the entire town before anyone can stop it. In The Devil's Churn, bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch creates a terrifying world where the dark depths of the Pacific Ocean unleash a secret evil lurking among the crashing waves. "...a remarkable amount of plot as well as beguiling characters." -Publishers Weekly [Rusch's horror novels are] horror in the same way that Robert Bloch's Psycho is-horror of the soul. -Locus

Between the earth and the sky, between the past and the present, between the musical notes and the silence exist universes. Millions of them. The eighth volume of Fiction River presents fourteen universes, all different, all powerful. From a planetary survey ship moored in an alien ocean to a comic book convention near a strange Louisiana town, each of these universes go somewhere familiar and strange at the same time. Come visit the universe of Fiction River, which Amazing Stories called "a worthy heir to the original anthology series of the 60s and 70s." "[Fiction River] is one of the best and most exciting publications in the field today." -Keith West, Adventures Fantastic "Editor Dean Wesley Smith has compiled an outstanding volume of time travel stories, no two alike. I highly recommend it." -Adventures Fantastic on Fiction River: Time Streams "... high quality throughout." -Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine on Fiction River Special Edition: Crime

In this WMG Writer's Guide, international bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch discusses the destructive ways peer workshops and the quest for perfection derail many writers' careers. Listening to critics and academics-amateur and professional-often strips out the joy of writing. And a failure to recognize writing as a business furthers the potential damage. But Rusch offers hope for writers who have suffered at the hands of critique-external and internal-and outlines a path to healing.

A Retrieval Artist dies of a virus, yet his colleague, Miles Flint, believes the death is not an accident. Police detective Noelle DeRicci knows that the death of a young woman in the Moon's prestigious Extreme Marathon is not an accident. It soon becomes clear that both deaths are connected. Flint and DeRicci find themselves in their own race, one against time and a certain kind of madness that could threaten everything they know and love.Booklist calls Extremes "an exemplary futuristic detective thriller." RT Book Reviews says, "This futuristic tale breaks new ground as a space police procedural and should appeal to science fiction and mystery fans." But Locus Magazine covers it all: "Extremes is simultaneously thriller, deftly plotted detective story, and SF complete with a form of Mad Scientist. Like the best of those genres, it also features well-drawn characters whose various viewpoints, areas of expertise, moral choices, and personal dilemmas all add to the rich mix."

We all look up at the moon and wonder. And maybe dream. For centuries, the moon filled our imaginations. Eleven professional writers took those dreams and set original stories on moons scattered all over the galaxy. Yet, as the dreams of centuries, every story holds a human touch. From a mythical man fulfilling a childhood wish to a fantastic addition to Kristine Kathryn Rusch's bestselling Retrieval Artist series, this volume of Fiction River allows you to travel to eleven different moons without leaving the comfort of home.

Urban fantasy offers a diverse playground for some extremely powerful stories. Professional writer and editor Kerrie L. Hughes pulled some fantastic tales out of fourteen top writers for this fifth installment of Fiction River. Set in urban lands from modern Portland, to a future Detroit, to a wild Washington, D.C., and ending the tour in London, these top writers take the idea of "Hex" and stretch and twist it into stories with a magickal grip on the imagination. "[Fiction River] is one of the best and most exciting publications in the field today. Check out an issue and see why I say that." -Keith West, Adventures Fantastic "Fiction River is off to an auspicious start. It's a worthy heir to the original anthology series of the 60s and 70s. ... It's certainly the top anthology of the year to date." -Amazing Stories on Fiction River: Unnatural Worlds "Editor Dean Wesley Smith has compiled an outstanding volume of time travel stories, no two alike. I highly recommend it." -Adventures Fantastic on Fiction River: Time Streams "A sugary Christmas treat for those who love romance." -Publishers Weekly on Fiction River: Christmas Ghosts "The beloved Victorian Christmas ghost storytelling tradition continues to thrive in modern day, and this multi-genre anthology of short stories is proof. Cuddle up next to a crackling fire with some holiday music playing softly in the background, and lose yourself in eight amazing Christmas stories by a gang of super-talented, cross-genre authors. Not only are they heartwarming, but they incorporate mystery, science fiction, romance and ghosts! A few tend to be more animated than others, but each one is special, and guaranteed to jingle someone's bells." -RT Book Reviews on Fiction River: Christmas Ghosts "In this latest volume of an anthology series from WMG's Fiction River imprint, best-selling authors (Mary Jo Putney and Carole Nelson Douglas) and rising stars (M.L. Buchman, Anthea Lawson, and others) present a wide selection of romantic stories, from Regency to romantic suspense to paranormal, all set during the Christmas season and featuring some form of a ghost. VERDICT This title offers eight original love stories that will give romance readers several satisfying happy endings." -Library Journal on Fiction River: Christmas Ghosts

For the fourth anthology in the Fiction River line, paranormal romance writer Kristine Grayson invited a stellar lineup of cross-genre authors to tell heartwarming stories of love set in the holiday season. From Regency England to modern day Portland, Oregon, ghosts facilitate-or try to stop-true love in the dark at the end of the year. Featuring stories by bestselling authors Mary Jo Putney and Carole Nelson Douglas to fan favorites M.L. Buchman and Anthea Lawson, Christmas Ghosts provides the perfect beginning to the mid-winter festivities. "A sugary Christmas treat for those who love romance." -Publisher's Weekly "The beloved Victorian Christmas ghost storytelling tradition continues to thrive in modern day, and this multi-genre anthology of short stories is proof. Cuddle up next to a crackling fire with some holiday music playing softly in the background, and lose yourself in eight amazing Christmas stories by a gang of super-talented, cross-genre authors. Not only are they heartwarming, but they incorporate mystery, science fiction, romance and ghosts! A few tend to be more animated than others, but each one is special, and guaranteed to jingle someone's bells." -RT Book Reviews "This title offers eight original love stories that will give romance readers several satisfying happy endings." -Library Journal "We thoroughly enjoyed every tale in Christmas Ghosts. The collection offers a unique cross-genre take all within one solid tome of tales. Enjoy it with a glass of your favorite eggnog by a roaring, crackling fire this holiday season... and hey, it goes great with Halloween ... as well!" -Astroguyz "Each tale will take you on an eerie love adventure and all end up with a warm and loving conclusion gearing you up into the Christmas spirit. Kristine Grayson has chosen some of the best to be included in this anthology, guaranteed to give the reader thrills as well as an abundance of romance and love. Settle yourself down with a hot drink and entertain yourself with this wonderful book that will fulfill your desire for love sought during the amazing magical time of Christmas. This is a must read for anyone enjoying a little mystical adventure at this great time of the year." -Fresh Fiction

Time-travel stories open the entire world and all of time to writers' imaginations. The fifteen writers in this third original anthology in the Fiction River line explore everything from Chicago gangsters to Japanese tsunamis, and travel from 2013 to the nineteenth century to a vast future. Featuring work from award winners to bestsellers to a few newcomers whose time will come, Time Streams turns the time-travel genre on its head. "Fiction River is off to an auspicious start. It's a worthy heir to the original anthology series of the 60s and 70s. ... It's certainly the top anthology of the year to date." -Amazing Stories on Fiction River: Unnatural Worlds

The second original anthology in the Fiction River line, How to Save the World brings together eleven of today's brightest authors, presenting their answers to solve a pressing problem facing the human race. From the growing energy crisis to women's rights to overpopulation to the survival of humanity in the future, the stories in this anthology examine the issues facing our planet today-and offer hope for our survival tomorrow. "Fiction River is off to an auspicious start. It's a worthy heir to the original anthology series of the 60s and 70s. ... It's certainly the top anthology of the year to date." -Amazing Stories on Fiction River: Unnatural Worlds

Two days ago, Moira escaped the Midwest with Kasey and her Barbie doll in the back seat of a beat-up van. Now, on sun-drenched Highway 95 in nowheresville Nevada, she wonders if she escaped at all. The residents of Hawthorne, one of the few towns in the desert and her ultimate destination, use bombshells as lawn decorations. She thinks Hawthorne marks the end of her trip; instead, it marks the beginning of one strange and scary adventure, one she and Kasey need to survive.Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style.-Ed Gorman, Mystery Scene MagazineRusch is a great storyteller-easily the equal of Patterson or Koontz. -Analog[Rusch's] writing style is simple but elegant, and her characterization excellent.-Mark Morris, Beyond

Hadad Yu "recovers" things for a living. Things, not people, not animals. Things. Until he gets in trouble and must work for the alien Gyonnese. They want a person to answer for her crimes, and they want to use Yu to get her. He reluctantly agrees, and sets off events that will change his life and the lives around him forever. A companion piece to Recovery Man, The Recovery Man's Bargain explores the motivations of one of the stranger characters in the Retrieval Artist universe."Rusch's story is a powerful and engaging exploration of the pitfalls of moral compromise." -SF Gospel"... has a Golden Age vibe ... (an) impressive tale."-Tangent Online"Rusch has constructed a disturbing psychological SFnal crime thriller, set in a universe where powerful corporations and individuals can twist the laws to their own profit. Haddad Yu is a well-realized and complex character..." -Internet Review of Science Fiction

Detectives come in all shapes and sizes-and in Kristine Kathryn Rusch's five-story collection, they work the mean streets everywhere from a science fiction convention to the Moon to a world filled with dragons. Stories included are "Blind" (a Seavy Village story), "Discovery" (a Shamus Award nominee), "Stomping Mad" (a Spade story), "Dragon Slayer" (a fantastic tale), and "The Retrieval Artist" (a Hugo Award nominee).

Five different women-a CPA, a lawyer, an Internet service provider, a bookstore owner, and a crime scene investigator-find themselves in the middle of crimes, crimes so personal that they threaten the women's lives. These five acclaimed stories include Edgar nominees "Cowboy Grace" and "Spinning" and Shamus nominee "Discovery" as well as two stories considered among the best in their year of publication, "Patriotic Gestures" and "Jury Duty."

The Carnival Sniper-as famous as Jack The Ripper. And like Jack The Ripper, never caught, his identity lost to history. In 1913, the Carnival Sniper terrorized Vienna, murdering the famous and not-so-famous alike. Police Detective Johann Runge never caught the Sniper and his failure defined the rest of his life. In 2005, bestselling crime writer Sofie Branstadter receives permission to use modern forensic investigative techniques on the Sniper's victims. She believes she can figure out the identity of the Sniper, but she needs the help of Runge's great-grandson, classical pianist Anton Runge. Together the two of them plunge into a world of scientific evidence and fantastic clues, all leading to one unbelievable conclusion. "The SF thriller is alive and well, and today's leading practitioner is Kristine Kathryn Rusch." -Analog "A little gem of a thriller. Startling and wonderfully effective." -The Daily Mail (London) on Hitler's Angel "Part police procedural, part political thriller, this clever tale features real life characters interacting with fictional ones." -New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Deaver on G-Men

TEEN IDOL DAVY MOSS DIED ALONE ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD. NO ONE EVER FOUND HIS BODY. Davy Moss died fifteen years ago, but his fans keep him alive. They "see" him everywhere. They hold reunions, listen to his music over and over again. They encourage him to haunt them. But Davy Moss already haunts one man. Josh Candless, the man Davy Moss became after that accident. Contractor, loner, a man who makes music in the quiet of his apartment. Until one fateful day when he gives an impromptu performance in a bar. EMILY LUKOVICH HAS SWORN OFF MEN. THEN SHE HEARS JOSH CANDLESS. Music promoter Emily Lukovich wants to make Josh Candless a star. Unaware of his past, she finds herself drawn to his music, his potential-everything about him. She realizes she could fall in love with Josh Candless. But Emily mixed business with pleasure once before, and it ruined her career. A relationship with Josh Candless might destroy her career all over again. And worse, it might destroy her. Because Davy Moss betrayed everyone he ever knew. And Josh Candless might do the same... "Complex characters driven by multiple motivations form the hallmark of this serenade, especially recommended for readers who enjoy music as surely as they do romance." -Midwest Book Review "I found this to be a lovely read and with its strong protagonists and subtle mystery amid an intriguing backdrop of the music industry I think this story will appeal to almost anyone." -Fresh Fiction

The five magical stories in this short collection include stories of fairies and shapeshifters and magic shops. In this collection, you'll find the heartwarming "Flower Fairies," the whimsical "The Poop Thief," the outrageous "Say Hello To My Little Friend," the political vampire tale, "Victims," and a tale of high school gone wrong, "Domestic Magic."

Kristine Kathryn Rusch, famous for her range as a writer, shows her amazing diversity in this collection of short mystery stories. From the examination of a crime scene in "The Moorhead House" to "Pudgygate," a cat cozy set in Princess Diana's England, the stories in Five Mystery Stories cover everything from thrillers to private detectives, from lighthearted to extremely serious. Rusch introduces her beloved Spade in "Stomping Mad," shows off her political and historical background in "G-Men," and touches the heart with "Scrawny Pete." "Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style." -Mystery Scene Magazine "Rusch is a great storyteller." -Romantic Times "[Rusch's] short fiction is golden." -The Kansas City Star

"Kristine Kathryn Rusch ventures into (darker than) Zenna Henderson territory in her effective and atmospheric two-track story 'The End of the World.'" -SF Site Small-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.

These ten stories all appeared at Christmas time. Kristine Kathryn Rusch, called one of the best short story writers of her generation, has compiled ten of her best favorite Christmas stories into one volume. These stories run through a variety of genres from fantasy ("Nutball Season," "Doubting Thomas," "Substitutions") to mainstream ("Stille Nacht") to science fiction ("Boz," "Loop," and "A Taste of Miracles" to mystery ("Rehabilitation," "Snow Angels," "The Moorhead House"). Some are dark, some are funny, and all touch upon the holidays in one way or another.

Being your own boss means setting your own schedule. Sounds easy, right? Instead, it's one of the toughest parts of freelancing. In this short book, international bestselling writer Kristine Kathryn Rusch shows you how to create a schedule, meet deadlines, take time for vacation, and cope with illness. The perfect guide for freelancers who can't find enough time in the day.

The biggest dream all freelancers have is to work for themselves. They want to ditch the day job. Many freelancers quit their day job too early. Some wait too long. Some never do quit. And some should return to a day job for a few years while they fine-tune their business. This short book is a step-by-step survival guide to the decisions you need to make to become and stay a freelancer in any business.

Everyone has dreams, but most people don't know how to achieve them. Goals help people achieve their dreams, but how do you know if you've set the right goals? In this book-length excerpt from the massive Freelancer's Survival Guide, international bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch will help you set the right goals to achieve your dreams. She also has tips for staying positive and remaining patient while you're on the road to success.