PREORDER: Glitter Bombs and the Occasional Cat (available 11/2/2026)
AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER Delivery Date 11/02/2026 One of the best short fiction writers in the modern era, Kristine Kathryn Rusch writes in multiple genres. Her crime fiction receives accolades from critics and readers alike, with years-best appearances and award nominations, including readers awards. The stories in this collection first appeared in the past five years. The volume also contains four brand-new stories: “Legal Tackle,” “The Glittery Midwestern Crime Spree,” “Night of the Missing Grog,” and “The Things You Don’t Say at Funerals.” The book also includes award finalists “Serving Process” and “Drinking in the Afternoon.” Featuring everything from murder to trials to glitter bombs, these ten stories prove once again why Kristine Kathryn Rusch deserves each and every one of her accolades. “Rusch is a great storyteller—easily the equal of Patterson or Koontz.” —Analog “Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style.” —Mystery Scene Magazine