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Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Biography

USA Today bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch writes in almost every genre. Generally, she uses her real name (Rusch) for most of her writing. Under that name, she publishes bestselling science fiction and fantasy, award-winning mysteries, acclaimed mainstream fiction, controversial nonfiction, and the occasional romance. Her novels have made bestseller lists around the world and her short fiction has appeared in eighteen best of the year collections. She has won more than twenty-five awards for her fiction, including the Hugo, Le Prix Imaginales, the Asimov’s Readers Choice award, and the Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine Readers Choice Award.

Publications from The Chicago Tribune to Booklist have included her Kris Nelscott mystery novels in their top-ten-best mystery novels of the year. The Nelscott books have received nominations for almost every award in the mystery field, including the best novel Edgar Award, and the Shamus Award.

She writes goofy romance novels as award-winner Kristine Grayson, romantic suspense as Kristine Dexter, and futuristic sf as Kris DeLake.

She also edits. Beginning with work at the innovative publishing company, Pulphouse, followed by her award-winning tenure at The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, she took fifteen years off before returning to editing with the original anthology series Fiction River, published by WMG Publishing. She acts as series editor with her husband, writer Dean Wesley Smith, and edits at least two anthologies in the series per year on her own.

To keep up with everything she does, go to kriswrites.com and sign up for her newsletter. To track her many pen names and series, see their individual websites (krisnelscott.com, kristinegrayson.com, krisdelake.com, retrievalartist.com, divingintothewreck.com). She lives and occasionally sleeps in Oregon.

Where to find Kristine Kathryn Rusch online

Website: http://www.kristinekathrynrusch.com/

Series

Spade/Paladin by
Assorted Conundrums: A Spade/Paladin Collection
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Case of the Stolen Memories: A Spade Conundrum
Price: $3.99 USD.
Seavy Village by
Ghosts of Christmas Present
Price: $2.99 USD.
Kuchen
Price: $2.99 USD.
Unnatural Disaster
Price: $2.99 USD.
Diving Universe by
The Court-Martial of the Renegat Renegades
Price: $5.99 USD.
Ivory Trees: A Diving Universe Novel
Price: $5.99 USD.
WMG Writer's Guides by
How Writers Fail: Analysis and Solutions
Price: $5.99 USD.
Retrieval Artist by
The Disappeared: A Retrieval Artist Novel
Price: $5.99 USD.
The Recovery Man’s Bargain: A Retrieval Artist Short Novel
Price: $2.99 USD.
Fantasies Collide by
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Fantasies Collide, Vol. 1
Price: $6.99 USD.
Fantasies Collide, Vol. 2
Price: $6.99 USD.
Fantasies Collide, Vol. 3
Price: $6.99 USD.
Fantasies Collide, Vol. 4
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Fantasies Collide, Vol. 5
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Books

Asset Protection by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 13,430. Language: English. Originally Published: April 9, 2020 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
Carla uses her thieving past for good. Hired by retailers to test the effectiveness of their security systems, she makes a good living, despite her felony conviction. But when she runs into the detective who busted her years ago, and finds out he, too, works in the loss prevention business, she does some digging. What she finds could dredge up her past and threaten her future. "Kristine Kathryn...
Pulphouse Fiction Magazine Issue #27 by , , , , , , , , , , , &
Series: Pulphouse, Book 27. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 73,670. Language: English. Originally Published: March 27, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Police Procedural, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
The Cutting Edge of Modern Short Fiction A three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up ten 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...
Little (Green) Women by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,240. Language: English. Originally Published: June 13, 2018 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Humor
JoAnne May Michaels hates Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. With a passion. And essay assignments? She hates them, too. Ironically, when J-May sits down to write an English essay assignment about her most unusual day of the year, only one thing comes to mind. But her teacher will never believe it. "Rusch captures teenage cynicism in a way that will have readers questioning—and laughing at—our...
A Helping Hand by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,490. Language: English. Originally Published: March 1, 2017 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General
Jamal knows his father has struggled to support the family since Jamal's mom died. So, when eleven-year-old Jamal finds something shiny in the snow on his way to school, he wonders if he can ease his dad's burden. But his discovery could put the family at even greater risk. Or it could finally restore hope for them all. "Rusch is a great storyteller." —RT Book Reviews
Safety Tests by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,120. Language: English. Originally Published: June 10, 2019 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Science fiction » General
Devlin trudges through his job on the space station waiting for retirement and hoping he won't die first. A test pilot with Licensing and Regulation, he makes sure only the most qualified pilots make it to the test flight, let alone pass it. But sometimes, even the most jaded tester misses something. And the difference between life and death on a space station? Missing nothing. Nothing at all...
Matilda by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,100. Language: English. Originally Published: April 20, 2018 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Military
Devi follows orders, even if she hates them. Like her orders for this mission: pilot a single ship—The Matilda—on a fact-finding mission in the middle of a war zone. Despite Matilda's apparent fondness for Devi, Devi feels the opposite about working with the sentient ship. But as pilot and ship approach their target—a large CeaWayLaV warship—the pair discovers their inability to function as a...
Echea by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 14,230. Language: English. Originally Published: January 5, 2021 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Science fiction » General
Sarah thinks she has the perfect family. She and her husband decide to share that perfection with Echea, an orphan from the Moon Wars. But after Sarah adopts Echea, she realizes that Echea has problems. Serious problems. Problems that might change Sarah's entire family. Forever. A hauntingly unforgettable story about the choices parents must make for their children, "Echea" won the Asimov's and...
Fast Cars by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,500. Language: English. Originally Published: June 5, 2019 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Visionary & metaphysical, Fiction » Science fiction » General
The four musketeers plus one they call themselves: Johnny, Craig, Dale, Rennie and Carren. They want to make something of themselves, do great things after high school. So, they devise an experiment to guarantee their lives will amount to something. And that experiment changes their futures—but not in the ways any of them expects. A Nebula Award-nominated story about dreaming of a future and...
Crunchers, Inc. by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,480. Language: English. Originally Published: October 14, 2016 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Science fiction » High tech
Edith works for Number Crunchers Incorporated. Her job? Determine the monetary worth of each human being. But her corporation faces a nemesis—the EISHies. The ridiculously sentimental organization sabotages Crunchers, Inc. and other places just like it. Edith must discover how the EISHies infiltrated her business—and then figure out what to do about it, without succumbing to the EISHies...
The Case of the Stolen Memories: A Spade Conundrum by
Series: Spade/Paladin. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 11,910. Language: English. Originally Published: March 20, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
First Fandom member Ira Hartmann's memories mean everything to him. So, when the slide deck containing those memories goes missing at Eschercon, Secret Master of Fandom and private detective Spade takes the case. But what he finds will dredge up painful memories that someone wants to erase. Spade will have to choose just how far to take his investigation—because some memories should stay buried...
Valuables by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,220. Language: English. Originally Published: September 20, 2016 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Historical, Fiction » Historical » General
For his entire life, Willard Harrison envied Mrs. Rose Grenlauer, but never more than now. Willard lost his arm, his wife, and everything he owned to the Yankees. Now the Yankees hold Memphis, and he can't do anything. Except think of Mrs. Rose Grenlauer, who escaped with her valuables into the wilds of Tennessee. Willard wants her valuables. Willard wants her life. And he means to get both...
Kuchen by
Series: Seavy Village. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,800. Language: English. Originally Published: February 22, 2017 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
Lawyer F. Reed Hamlin has everything—money, success, a small amount of fame. But no close relationships, and no family. Until he hears on the news that police have caught a Vietnam protester who bombed a munitions site. An anti-war radical who has hidden for twenty years. An anti-war radical also known as Reed's mother. "Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and...
The Tower by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 16,930. Language: English. Originally Published: August 29, 2018 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
So many mysteries in the past. So many opportunities, as well. While Portals, Inc. uses historians to test its time travel devices, historians use Portals to test their theories. Neyla believes the 17th century discovery of the dead Princes near the Bloody Tower will tell her who murdered the boys centuries before. Thomas Ayliffe believes he can pull off the crime of the century—any century...
September at Wall and Broad by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 10,480. Language: English. Originally Published: September 13, 2020 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Science fiction » General
September 1920, New York City: Phillipa D'Arco makes a living investigating the past for the United States Government. Bloodless, they call her, making her one of the best operatives. So, when Phillipa fails to return back to 2057 to report her findings, Assistant Attorney General Preston Lane needs to make a decision: send in yet another investigator or lose a valuable asset. Whatever Lane...
G-Men by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 14,200. Language: English. Originally Published: April 10, 2018 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
The acclaimed short story that inspired the award-winning novel, The Enemy Within. February, 1964: Two men die in a squalid alley in a bad neighborhood. New York Homicide Detective Seamus O'Reilly receives the shock of his life when he looks at the men's identification: J. Edgar Hoover, the famous, tyrannical director of the FBI, and his number one assistant, Clyde Tolson. O'Reilly teams up...
The Gallery of His Dreams by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 17,970. Language: English. Originally Published: March 7, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Adventure » War & military adventure
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...
The End of the World by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 31,100. Language: English. Originally Published: September 19, 2017 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Science fiction » General
"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...
Recovering Apollo 8 by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 22,700. Language: English. Originally Published: March 7, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Science fiction » General
In a world where Apollo 8 veered tragically off course, the event sent the astronauts, and the space program, hurtling into space, lost and helpless. The tragedy so affected eight-year-old Richard Johansenn that he dedicates his life—and the fortune he amasses along the way—to recovering the capsule. But Richard's quest proves more complicated than a simple recovery mission, causing him to...
Pulphouse Fiction Magazine Issue #26 by , , , , , , , , , , , &
Series: Pulphouse, Book 26. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 54,760. Language: English. Originally Published: February 29, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
The Cutting Edge of Modern Short Fiction A three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up ten 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...
Skin Deep by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,410. Language: English. Originally Published: January 15, 2019 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Science fiction » General
When Cullaene learns the colonists want to question him about a murder, he fears for his life. But he must also think about the daughter of the people who took him in. She appears sick, and Cullaene soon realizes only he can help her. But helping her might mean sacrificing his own life. One of Kristine Kathryn Rusch's first published stories, "Skin Deep" appeared in two best of the year...
Game Testing by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 12,750. Language: English. Originally Published: September 17, 2020 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
When Jen DeAngelo picked up and moved for the umpteenth time, she didn't know where she would end up, as per usual. But when she finds herself in a place with family history—her family history—she decides to stay and investigate her roots. But she might just find more than she bargained for in this unusual town full of strange gamers, weird rumors and maybe even the hope of home. A captivating...
Common Sense by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,450. Language: English. Originally Published: February 16, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Historical » General
In our time, Benjamin Franklin helped Thomas Paine emigrate to the colonies, where the two helped shape the creation of the United States of America. But what if Paine had never made it to the colonies? What fate would he have met if he remained in England? In this alternate history story by Sidewise Award-winner Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Paine learns that one person can make a tremendous...
The Strangeness of the Day by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,930. Language: English. Originally Published: May 15, 2018 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
Nora Barr's struggling law practice gets a boost when she meets a tall, dark, handsome stranger with a snake wrapped around his arm and his short sidekick with a mean mouth. The stranger claims to have custody of Sleeping Beauty, and he needs Nora's help to protect her. Nora takes the case—against her better judgment—and her life changes forever. The inspiration for Rusch's novel, Utterly...
Living the Legend by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,070. Language: English. Originally Published: January 30, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
A beautiful mermaid and a handsome man. Everyone's read that story. A legend, a fairytale. But what happens when someone really lives that story? Merlisa and Nicholas know. They live the legend—and maybe they will die for it… In "Living the Legend," Kristine Kathryn Rusch brings her signature twist to a classic fairytale. "Rusch's short fiction is golden." —Kansas City Star
The Viral Video Guy by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 16,150. Language: English. Originally Published: January 22, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
Law firms expect their lawyers to represent paying clients. So, when Bryce Bowson refuses to represent a wealthy client's daughter who faces a murder charge, Bryce stands to lose everything. Bryce knows what losing everything feels like. Will he survive starting over yet again? "Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style." —Mystery Scene Magazine
Assorted Conundrums: A Spade/Paladin Collection by
Series: Spade/Paladin. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 58,230. Language: English. Originally Published: January 22, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Mystery, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
Explore the world of science fiction fandom as Secret Master of Fandom and private detective Spade solves crime after crime in this latest collection of stories. Featuring two of masterful author Kristine Kathryn Rusch's most popular characters: Spade and Paladin (Spade's enigmatic sidekick and infamous detective for hire), these delightful stories include "The Really Big Ka-Boom," "At Witt's...
The Wedding Ring: The Author-Preferred Edition by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 26,730. Language: English. Originally Published: January 22, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Police Procedural, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
When Serena meets Dylan in a casino hallway, she embraces the fairy tale. Whirlwind romance, amazing sex, Vegas wedding, all of it. But when the fairy tale ends abruptly, she vows to find out why. And what she discovers proves more shocking than winning big in Vegas. Named one of the best short mysteries of the year by SeuthSayers, this author-preferred edition contains the original novella and...
Olivia’s House by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 15,410. Language: English. Originally Published: January 18, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
When a notorious local developer claims to own the home of the late Olivia, her neighbors band together to stop him. But as they each work to thwart the developer, secrets pile on secrets until everyone finds themselves with something to hide. "Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style." —Mystery Scene Magazine
Take Your Daughter to Work Day by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,970. Language: English. Originally Published: January 18, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
Garrett loves his brilliant, sullen daughter. But when Garrett's wife insists he take their daughter to work with him, Jocasta's brains might just prove more than he bargained for. Because Jocasta seems to know exactly what Garrett does for a living. And that knowledge could prove deadly for all of them. "Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style...
Stealth Bloggers by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,230. Language: English. Originally Published: January 18, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Police Procedural, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
After the murder of an antisocial regular at a neighborhood coffeeshop, Portland homicide detective Addy Shaefer catches the case. The victim proves as obnoxious online as he did in person, leaving plenty of motive but few suspects. Until Addy enlists the help of the department's computer expert. Together, they might just stand a chance of catching a killer. "Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime...
Morning Shift by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,570. Language: English. Originally Published: January 17, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
1974. Jane loves working the morning shift at the diner. She loves the people she works with, too. But when Jane's past catches up with her, she will need to rely on her own skills to save herself. And just maybe a little help from her co-workers. "Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style." —Mystery Scene Magazine
Every Little Thing by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,610. Language: English. Originally Published: January 17, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
After sixteen hard years sober, Charlotte feels her sobriety threatened in an instant when she sees her former lover's obituary. Gage. Handsome Gage. The secrets they shared. Dark secrets… "Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style." —Mystery Scene Magazine
Alien Influences: The Short Story by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,770. Language: English. Originally Published: January 17, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
Years ago, John paid for crimes he committed as a child. Horrible crimes based on alien ritual and intended to help the victims, not hurt them. Now, alienated from his fellow humans, he works as a bounty hunter. But his latest job takes him a little too close to the past he tries to forget. And this time, he might not escape with his life. Haunting and unforgettable, "Alien Influences: The...
Except the Music by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,820. Language: English. Originally Published: January 12, 2024 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Science fiction » General
Max finds himself distracted at this year's music festival on the Oregon Coast by a strange woman who seems to know him. He can't make sense of her. But he needs to, for reasons he can't explain. His music depends on it. A deeply moving story, "Except the Music" perfectly demonstrates the lyricism of Kristine Kathryn Rusch's storytelling. "I recommend this story, especially to those who enjoy...
Victims by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,570. Language: English. Originally Published: October 26, 2016 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Political
Reese Catton manages campaigns. The dirty side of campaigns. And he has dirt suggesting that his candidate's opponent serves as a vampire's slave. But in politics—as in life—nothing ends up as it seems. Not even the relationship between vampires and politicians… "Like early Ray Bradbury, Rusch has the ability to switch on a universal dark." —The Times (London)
New Beginnings by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,650. Language: English. Originally Published: December 28, 2023 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Holiday, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
New Year's Eve at the hottest party in the city. Until a bomb at midnight shatters everything.One guest should have known what was coming. Now, she must decide what to do next. Her life depends on it.
Substitutions by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,780. Language: English. Originally Published: December 6, 2019 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
Silas has worked for Death in Nevada for 150 years. He gets Christmas and Christmas Eve off. Only this year, his substitute finds him in a Las Vegas casino. His substitute, little more than a boy, given a task that terrifies him. If the boy finishes the task, he gets a permanent job. If he doesn't, a dozen kids live in agony. Silas hates the choice. He wants to tell the boy, That's the job. Get...
By the Chimney, With Care by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,200. Language: English. Originally Published: December 11, 2023 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Holiday, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
Punishments for elven crimes vary. So, when Rolf finds himself serving time as a toy on a mantel during the Christmas season, Rolf figures he got off easy. But when a lonely child asks him to deliver a message to Santa, he realizes his rehabilitation comes with a price—one he might not be prepared to pay. The masterful Kristine Kathryn Rusch puts her trademark twist on this heart-warming...
Snow Angels by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,810. Language: English. Originally Published: November 14, 2017 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Holiday, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
Bobberts got his name from his little sister Sarah. He likes her okay. But she can be annoying, like when she wants to make snow angels at the Christmas tree farm. Bobberts wants to cut the tree himself. He carries a knife, but Dad won't let Bobberts near the trees. Bobberts must watch Sarah. Soon, Bobberts learns how important knives can be… "[Rusch's] short fiction is golden. —Kansas City Star
Ghosts of Christmas Present by
Series: Seavy Village. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,160. Language: English. Originally Published: November 29, 2023 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Holiday, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
Alone for Christmas, Michela longs for the past, the future—anything but the present. The present holds pain, loneliness, longing, loathing. The present offers nothing but ghosts and nightmares about regret of past wrongs. To see her son again, Michela must face her ghosts on this Christmas Eve night—even if by doing so she becomes one herself. Like early Ray Bradbury, Rusch has the ability to...
The Thanksgiving After by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 16,690. Language: English. Originally Published: November 20, 2023 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Holiday, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
Kimi enjoys her new life and her new job at the outlet mall, even during the Thanksgiving shopping rush. But Kimi hides secrets. And she fears she might need to run. Again. "Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style." —Mystery Scene Magazine
Ivory Trees: A Diving Universe Novel by
Series: Diving Universe, Book 13. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 118,970. Language: English. Published: November 14, 2023 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
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...
Strays by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,780. Language: English. Originally Published: November 3, 2023 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
In the first days of the Clinton administration, Ransom, a DC private eye specializing in Republican dirty tricks, falls on hard times. He finds himself investigating the murder of a local celebrity—Bob the Weather Cat. Chosen as one of the best short stories of the year, "Strays" pits Democrat against Republican, cat-haters against cat-lovers, in a town newly changed by a pivotal election—and...
Children by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,050. Language: English. Originally Published: October 16, 2018 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
McIntyre tries everything he can think of to escape his family legacy. Regardless of his efforts, the end remains the same: death. McIntyre learned to deal with death long ago, but when the same legacy threatens his son, McIntyre knows he must find a new way to fight or he'll lose everything. "[Rusch's horror stories are] horror in the same way that Robert Bloch's Psycho is—horror of the soul...
Unnatural Disaster by
Series: Seavy Village, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,860. Language: English. Originally Published: October 21, 2023 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
Whale Rock Police Chief Jaclyn Tadero faces the Oregon Coast's version of the perfect storm: a tsunami warning during a winter squall. And thanks to Seavy County Coroner Hamilton Denne, she finds herself scouring the beach for idiots drawn to the tsunami's approach. Tadero thinks Denne sent her on a fool's errand—until she stumbles across something on the beach. Something that poses a far...
Thinkers by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,060. Language: English. Originally Published: March 15, 2019 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Historical, Fiction » Historical » General, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
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...
Blood Trail by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,410. Language: English. Originally Published: February 26, 2019 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Police Procedural, Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
Detective Zack Wheldon solves cases. The tough cases no one else figures out. So, when the FBI comes seeking his help, he must decide which to choose: the serial killer he desperately wants to catch or the as-yet-unknown cases that will grow cold in his absence. The FBI promises big things, more closed cases, more criminals behind bars. If he can trust the feds. If he believes in their methods...
Drinking in the Afternoon by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 13,780. Language: English. Originally Published: September 13, 2023 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Crime
People disappear for many reasons. Sometimes, for reasons only they know. And sometimes, the missing will do whatever it takes to stay missing. A poignant story about grief, loss, and finding a way to cope, "Drinking in the Afternoon" demonstrates Kristine Kathryn Rusch's incredible mastery of short fiction. "[Rusch's] short fiction is golden." —The Kansas City Star
Fighting Bob by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,390. Language: English. Originally Published: August 30, 2023 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Science fiction » General
When an African-American woman arrives whipped and tortured at the Club on Lake Superior, she interrupts a meeting of powerbrokers setting up the 1924 senate election. Russell hoped to use the meeting to garner support for his candidate, Joe Stanislawski. But the interruption disrupts Russell's plans. When Joe rushes to the woods where the woman says the men who beat her are still beating her...
Rose in Dreamland by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,490. Language: English. Originally Published: July 1, 2020 by WMG Publishing. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Historical » General
Coney Island in 1907, known for its freaks and spectacles. But for Rose, Coney Island becomes a place of wonder, a place that makes memories. A place that saves lives... A moving story that offers a glimpse at the Coney Island of old through an unexpected lens. "Rusch is a great storyteller." —RT Book Reviews
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