by Allyson Longueira | Jun 24, 2014
Common Sense
Kristine Kathryn Rusch
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 difference—but not necessarily the difference he expects.
“Rusch is a great storyteller.”
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by Allyson Longueira | May 19, 2014
Hollywood Ending
A Faerie Justice Story
Kristine Kathryn Rusch
1946: Betty Nerenhauser works with the famous screenwriter Jackson Holden Carter in hopes of learning enough from him to earn her big break. But her break comes when she least expects it—the day strange little men show up at Jackson’s office asking for his help. Soon, Betty finds out just why Jackson mentored her—and how high the cost if it turns out he was wrong.
“Hollywood Ending” showcases Rusch at her finest, weaving a powerful surprise twist into a cleverly crafted tale.
[Kristine Kathryn Rusch is] one of the best of the genre.
—SFRevu
by Allyson Longueira | Apr 17, 2014
The Gallery of His Dreams
Kristine Kathryn Rusch
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
by Allyson Longueira | Mar 25, 2014
Details
Kristine Kathryn Rusch
George has lived a full life as a decorated WWII veteran, high-end attorney, family man. But the incident that haunts him only took five minutes, five minutes when he shared a Coke with a woman on her way to California, a woman who would die hours later. Murdered. Maybe even by George.
“Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style.”
Ed Gorman, <i>Mystery Scene Magazine</i>
by Allyson Longueira | Mar 21, 2014
Losing Dolly
Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Annabeth loses her Dolly three days after her daddy died. Little Annabeth searches everywhere, but she can’t understand why God would take away her best friend so soon after taking her daddy. And so close to Christmas. To heal, she must discover why Dolly disappeared and find a reason to believe in God once more.
A heart-rending story about a child’s love, loss and faith.