KRISTINE KATHRYN RUSCH

When Greta arrives at Grayson Place with her ballet company, her memories haunt her. Karl Grayson died there twenty years earlier, but she returns to the mansion for the companys fiftieth-anniversary gala anyway, just as he wished.Karls death freed her once. Or did it?"Like early Ray Bradbury, Rusch has the ability to turn on a universal dark."The Times (London)

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

When Carter finds an injured dog along a treacherous stretch of mountain road, he knows rescuing her puts him in danger. But he cant leave the dog behind, no matter what the consequences. Even if it means revealing his secret. Even if it means losing everything."Kristine Kathryn Rusch is one of the best writers in the field."SFRevu

On the sun-scorched planet Bountiful, human colonists live peacefully alongside natives known as Dancers until an unspeakable disaster devastates the colony. Six children found dead, their bodies marked in a bizarre parody of a Dancer ritual. The crimes solution makes the situation worse, sending ripples throughout the sector, shattering lives.One man tries to heal those lives. But can he heal everyone involved, and still save himself? A finalist for the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke award, Alien Influences shows the talents that make Kristine Kathryn Rusch one of the most popular authors working in science fiction today. "A well-conceived, well-executed novel."The New York Times Book Review Rusch isnt here on this Earth to hand out easy answers. Alien Influences is, like all her work, memorable, enthralling, and just a touch frustrating; there are always more questions after the final page.SF Site [Rusch]s examination of the heights and depths of the human spirit is what engages and ultimately satisfies.Publishers Weekly

Maya knows her job as mining supervisor, and she knows it well. But do the higher-ups listen to her? Of course not.But when the biggest ice storm yet hits Xeunite, Maya finds her incompetent bosses the least of her worries. As the storm rages, Maya faces life-and-death decisionsones she might not survive.With "Ice Breakers," Kristine Kathryn Rusch offers up an unexpected heroine of the highest order."Kristine Kathryn Rusch is one of the best writers in the field."SFRevu

Groundbreaking, intriguing, and captivating, New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Ruschs 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 journeyone no one ever survives. Introducing undiscovered lands and deftly blending fantasy and steampunk elements, Kristine Kathryn Ruschs 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 Ruschs 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 Chronicle on The Sacrifice"Ruschs greatest strengthis her ability to close down a story and leave the reader feeling that the author could not possibly have wrung any more satisfaction out of the piece."The Kansas City Star"Kristine Kathryn Rusch integrates the fantastic elements so rigorously into her story that it is often hard to remember she is not merely recording the here and now."Science Fiction Weekly"Whether [Rusch] writes high fantasy, horror, sf, or contemporary fantasy, Ive always been fascinated by her ability to tell a story with that enviable gift of invisible prose. Shes one of those very few writers whose style takes me right into the storythe words and pages disappear as the characters and their story swallows me whole. Rusch has style."Charles de Lint

Rowena runs the House, a place for homeless Sky veterans. The House, open only to the women who compose the Elite Squad, has only a few rules: No names, no details, no weapons.The problem? Anything can become a weaponeven a toilet bowl scrubber. Even a word. Especially a word.A word that could destroy both Rowena and her House."The narrator is running a successful halfway house but with everyone having blocked memories of what the stress was, its too hard to get over the past The writing is terse and true to the character, and very effective."Bibliophages Buffet

Devlin trudges through his job on the space station waiting for retirement and hoping he wont 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."Rusch takes a fairly mundane scenario and makes a most readable story. Through the well-observed downbeat and wry narrative voice of a spacepilot licence examiner, we look at some of the issues in making a life out there in the solar system."Best SF"Safety Tests" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch puts the mundane role of the drivers test instructor in space, increasing the danger and thus increasing the excitement. I had no clue where this story was going to go but was happy to go on the ride. In the end Rusch surprises! (A)Stainless Steel Droppings"Kristine Kathryn Rusch has one of the most pleasant and easily readable styles in the sf field today. Safety Tests is no exceptionits a fun, quick read."Tangent Online"Devlins narrative is deeply toned with entertaining cynicism. Rusch pulls off a tough one, making the license tester [weve all met this guy] sympathetic, the regulations [stoopid rules] make sense, and the story enjoyable."Locus"Kristine Kathryn Ruschs grimly comic Safety Tests is all about how tremendously dangerous flying a spaceship is."The Idea Refinery

When Devon discovers Rachel Longs music for the first time, it changes him. Her music inspires people. It draws crowds to her, no matter where she performs.But it draws something else, as well. A longing. A compulsion. A need. And for Devon, Rachels music creates an inevitability that he cant escape, no matter how hard he tries."Rusch is a great storyteller."RT Book Reviews

Ancient tech draws dangerous unwanted attention in New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Ruschs 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 Empirefrom collectors to academics to researcherswant a piece of the action. But the finds draw attention from outside the Empire as well. Attention from someone willing to do whatever it takes to outmaneuver the Empire and secure the collection.Set in Kristine Kathryn Ruschs expansive Diving Universe, Ivory Trees introduces exciting new characters and events to this powerfully written series, while also offering some tantalizing Easter eggs from previous Diving novels.As suspense builds to a fevered intensity, this tantalizing new novel mixes the best of heist fiction and space opera and proves Ruschs place as a master of science fiction."The Death Hole Bunker is as suspenseful and mysterious as any of the tales that came before."Item 202"Escaping Amnthra is a full-fledged action adventure filled with high stakes and near-death experiences."Realms & Robots"As I frequently say, of Ruschs stories, they are enormously entertaining and I cant wait for the next one."SFRevu"...a story of exploration of an artifact on an alien world, a bit reminiscent of the sort of story that Jack McDevitt writes."Eyrie.org on The Spires of Denon"...Denon is literally luminescent in its depiction."Suite101.com on The Spires of Denon

In 1970, a group of Weathermen bombed a statue of Rodins 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 museums history, she cant stop thinking about The Thinker and its bomb-damaged legs.But when she comes face to face with history, she discovers that the past proves difficult to understand and even harder to explain."Ruschs short fiction is golden."Kansas City Star

Maxwell Scobel writes about heroes for a living. He studies them, imagines them, imagines being them. But when a routine drive turns into a fight for his lifeand the life of his soon-to-be-adopted three-year-old daughterhe must rise to the occasion. Or lose everything he never knew he held dear.Voted one of the top ten stories of the year by Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine readers."Kristine Kathryn Ruschs crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style."Mystery Scene Magazine

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 Ruschs crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style."Mystery Scene Magazine

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 celebrityBob 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 electionand the death of a kitty in a yellow rain slicker."Rusch is a great storyteller."RT Book Reviews

An investigative reporter trying to survive the collapse of the news industry, Condi now works for the Organization of Strange Phenomenon Ancient and Modern. They pay really well and respect her terms. Terms like allowing her to expose the "strange phenomenon" as a hoax.But her latest assignment proves different. Rome holds more mysteries than she expects.Including not one but two mysterious figures.What she discovers about each might change her view of the world forever."Kristine Kathryn Rusch is one of the best writers in the field."SFRevu

Gen wishes she could escape that horrible day, the day she lost her world. Medical advances can rebuild her body but not her devastated psyche. For that, she needs therapy. And her therapist insists that she care for another creaturea chimera. Soon, Gen discovers that humanity hides in the most unexpected places.With "Chimera," Kristine Kathryn Rusch delivers a haunting tale of love, loss and healing while expertly navigating the ethical debate about medical experimentation."Kristine Kathryn Rusch is one of the best writers in the field."SFRevu

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 wont let Bobberts near the trees. Bobberts must watch Sarah. Soon, Bobberts learns how important knives can be"[Ruschs] short fiction is golden.Kansas City Star