Five California Tales Author:Kristine Kathryn Rusch California, a land of mystery, a land of magic. Assassins walk the streets alongside angels. Romance blossoms in the City by the Bay, while death stalks a Los Angeles science fiction convention. In this collection, find the first story featuring Rusch?s popular character Spade, ?Stomping Mad,? as well as four standalone tales: ?Ghosts,? ?The Per... more »fect Man,? ?Monuments To The Dead,? and ?Spirit Guides.? ??the always impressive Rusch can successfully tackle any genre she sets her sights on.? ?Barnes & Noble.com ?Rusch is a great storyteller.? ?Romantic Times ?[Rusch?s] short fiction is golden.? ?The Kansas City Star ?Like early Ray Bradbury, Rusch has the ability to switch on a universal dark.? ?the Times of London« less