Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Kristine Kathryn Rusch also writes as: Kristine Grayson, Kris DeLake, Kris Nelscott and Kathryn Wesley.

Upcoming Kristine Kathryn Rusch Books

April 28th, 2026: The Winter Concert (Short Stories/Novellas)

LIttle Troublemakers (Collection) was the most recently released book by Kristine Kathryn Rusch, on January 20th, 2026.

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Kristine Kathryn Rusch Stats: The most read book by Kristine Kathryn Rusch on Book Notification is The New Rebellion, the 8th novel in the Star Wars Legends series. The second most read book is Diving into the Wreck (Diving Universe #1).

Below is a complete list of Kristine Kathryn Rusch books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Kristine Kathryn Rusch is the Retrieval Artist Series.

List of Abracadabra Incorporated Books in Publication Order

Follows a magical temp agency solving supernatural problems in a world where magic is real but kept secret.

List of Assassins Guild Books in Publication Order (as Kris DeLake)

List of Assassins Universe Books in Publication Order (as Kris DeLake)

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List of Charming Books in Publication Order (as Kristine Grayson)

List of Colliding Worlds Short Stories Books in Publication Order (with Dean Wesley Smith)

List of Crimes Collide Short Story Books in Publication Order

List of Diving Universe Books in Publication Order

List of Fates Books in Publication Order (as Kristine Grayson)

List of The Fey Books in Publication Order

List of Black Throne Books in Publication Order

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List of Interim Fates / Daughter of Zeus Trilogy Books in Publication Order (as Kristine Grayson)

List of Oregon Coast / Seavy Village Books in Publication Order

List of Retrieval Artist Books in Publication Order

List of Retrieval Artist Universe : Anniversary Day Saga Books in Publication Order

List of Roz and Jack Books in Publication Order (as Kristine Grayson)

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List of Santa Books in Publication Order (as Kristine Grayson)

List of Smokey Dalton Books in Publication Order (as Kris Nelscott)

List of A Spade/Paladin Conundrum Books in Publication Order

Detective Spade and a mysterious Paladin investigate strange cases at sci-fi cons.

List of Sweet Young Things Books in Publication Order

List of The Tenth Planet Books in Publication Order (with Dean Wesley Smith)

List of Whale Rock Books in Publication Order

List of Winston & Ruby Books in Publication Order

List of Wyrd Sisters Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order (as Kristine Grayson)

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List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Kris Nelscott Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order (as Kris Nelscott)

List of Star Trek: Day Of Honor Books in Publication Order

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This series is a crossover between The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and The Original Series.

List of Star Trek: Voyager Books in Publication Order

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List of Spade/Paladin Books in Publication Order

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List of Imperia Encanto Books in Publication Order (as Kristine Grayson)

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List of Solaris Rising Anthology Books in Publication Order

An anthology of original science fiction stories from top name authors.

List of Fiction River Books in Publication Order (with Scott William Carter, with Lisa Silverthorne, with Chuck Heintzelman, with Dean Wesley Smith, with John Helfers, with Rebecca Moesta, with Mark Leslie, with Lee Allred, with Kelly Cairo, with Sharon Joss, with Thomas K. Carpenter, with Lou J. Berger, with Fiction River)

Diverse speculative fiction anthologies.

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Time Streams (By: Dean Wesley Smith, Lee Allred, Lou J. Berger)
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Time Travelers (With: Scott William Carter, Lisa Silverthorne, Chuck Heintzelman, Dean Wesley Smith, Kelly Cairo, Sharon Joss, Thomas K. Carpenter, Fiction River)
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Enchanting fantasies where cats and humans share deep bonds, set in both magical and sci-fi worlds.

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A Cat of a Different Color (With: Annie Reed, Louisa Swann, Lisa Silverthorne, Dean Wesley Smith, Ray Vukcevich, Dory Crowe)
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A Cat of Perfect Taste (With: Stefon Mears, Dean Wesley Smith, Saki , Charles Dudley Warner, Philip Gilbert Hamerton, Kari Kilgore)
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A Cat of Disdainful Looks (With: Rudyard Kipling, Stefon Mears, Dean Wesley Smith, Mark Twain, Ray Vukcevich, John Adams, Jodi Lyn Nye)
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A Cat of Strange Lands (With: E. Nesbit, Annie Reed, Stefon Mears, Dean Wesley Smith, Kent Patterson, Meyari McFarland, Leigh Saunders)
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A Cat of Space and Time (With: Andre Norton, Annie Reed, Lisa Silverthorne, Dean Wesley Smith, Cordwainer Smith, Geoffrey A. Landis, Mary Turzillo, Daemon Crowe)
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A Cat of Heroic Heart (With: Carole Nelson Douglas, E. Nesbit, Jamie Ferguson, Lisa Silverthorne, Stefon Mears, Dean Wesley Smith, Liz Pierce)
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A Cat of Roving Nature (With: Emile Zola, Annie Reed, Stefon Mears, Dory Crowe, C.J. Erick, Sylvia Warner)
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A Cat of Artistic Sensibilities (With: Henry Slesar, Joan Aiken, Annie Reed, Stefon Mears, Dean Wesley Smith, Mary Turzillo)
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A Cat of Fantastic Whims (With: E. Nesbit, Jamie Ferguson, Annie Reed, Lisa Silverthorne, Dean Wesley Smith, Geoffrey A. Landis, Liz Pierce)
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A Cat of Feral Instincts (With: Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Allan Poe, Brigid Collins, Dean Wesley Smith, Pamela Sargent, Jamie McNabb, Mary Turzillo, N. Margaret Campbell)
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A Cat of Romantic Soul (With: Anthea Sharp, Annie Reed, Lisa Silverthorne, Bonnie Elizabeth, Dean Wesley Smith, Kari Kilgore)
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List of Star Trek: The Next Generation Books in Publication Order

The crew of the Enterprise faces mysteries and threats across the galaxy.

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List of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books in Publication Order

A showcase of sci-fi and fantasy writers, chosen by contests founded by sci-fi author L. Ron Hubbard.

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List of Quantum Leap Books in Publication Order

Tie-in with the classic television show, with further adventures of Sam Beckett.

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Short story collections featuring different Slayers throughout history, from ancient times to the present.

List of X-Men Movie Novelizations Books in Publication Order (with Chris Claremont)

Mutants fight for a world that fears them, facing foes from within their own ranks.

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List of Star Wars Legends Books in Publication Order

Stories from in and around the world of Star Wars, featuring many of the classic characters.

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List of Kristine Kathryn Rusch Anthologies in Publication Order

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Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Kristine Kathryn Rusch was born on June 4th, 1960 and is currently 65 years old. Kristine Kathryn Rusch was born in Oneonta, New York, USA.

Kristine Kathryn Rusch is the author of 232 Short Stories/Novellas. The first short story published was Fast Cars, in 1989. The most recently published story was Weather Duty which was released in 2025. There is a short story titled The Winter Concert which is being released on April 28th, 2026.

In 1992, Kristine Kathryn Rusch was nominated for the "Professional" award, a World Fantasy Special Award for her publishing company, Pulphouse Publishing. In 1996, Kristine was nominated once again for Editing The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction.

Kristine Kathryn Rusch: Awards & Accolades

Kristine Kathryn Rusch won the Hugo Award, Best Professional Editor, in 1994. Kristine Kathryn Rusch was also nominated for multiple awards including: The Hugo Award, Astounding Award for Best New Writer, in 1989, , Hugo Award, Best Professional Editor, in 1991, , Hugo Award, Best Professional Editor, in 1992, , Hugo Award, Best Professional Editor, in 1993, , Hugo Award, Best Professional Editor, in 1995, , Hugo Award, Best Professional Editor, in 1996, and the Hugo Award, Best Professional Editor, in 1997.

Rusch's books have also won multiple awards, Fourth Annual Collection won the World Fantasy Award, Anthology, in 1992. Millennium Babies won the Hugo Award, Best Novelette, in 2001. Poe: 19 New Tales of Suspense, Dark Fantasy, and Horror Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe won the Shirley Jackson Award, Best Anthology, in 2009.

The following novels by Kristine Kathryn Rusch were also nominated for these awards:

  • Phantom: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Long Fiction (1989).
  • The Professional Writer's Guide to Writing Professionally: Hugo Award, Best Related Work (1991).
  • The Gallery of His Dreams: Hugo Award, Best Novella (1992). World Fantasy Award, Novella (1992).
  • Alien Influences: Arthur C. Clarke Award, Best Science Fiction Novel (1995).
  • Echea: Hugo Award, Best Novelette (1999).
  • The Retrieval Artist: Hugo Award, Best Novella (2001).
  • The Many Faces of Van Helsing: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2004).
  • Days of Rage: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (2007).
  • Recovering Apollo 8: Hugo Award, Best Novella (2008).
  • Poe: 19 New Tales of Suspense, Dark Fantasy, and Horror Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2009). World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2010).
  • Discovery: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (2009).
  • The Secret Lives of Cats: Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2009).

Related Authors

Fans of Kristine Kathryn Rusch also enjoy these authors:

  1. John Scalzi, author of the Old Man's War Series.
  2. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
  3. Andy Weir, author of: Project Hail Mary.
  4. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.
  5. Terry Pratchett, author of: Good Omens.

Kristine Kathryn Rusch: F.A.Q

When was Kristine Kathryn Rusch Born? How old is Kristine Kathryn Rusch?

Kristine Kathryn Rusch was born on June 4th, 1960. Kristine Kathryn Rusch is currently 65 years old.

Where was Kristine Kathryn Rusch Born?

Kristine Kathryn Rusch was born in Oneonta, New York, USA and is American.

What awards has Kristine Kathryn Rusch won?

Kristine Kathryn Rusch has won the following awards: Best Professional Editor at the Hugo Award (1994).

What book awards has Kristine Kathryn Rusch won?

Fourth Annual Collection: World Fantasy Award Anthology (1992).
Millennium Babies: Hugo Award Best Novelette (2001).
Poe: 19 New Tales of Suspense, Dark Fantasy, and Horror Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe: Shirley Jackson Award Best Anthology (2009).

What was the first book Kristine Kathryn Rusch wrote?

The first book written by Kristine Kathryn Rusch was Traitors, published in 1988.

What was the most recent book Kristine Kathryn Rusch wrote?

Her most recently released work was LIttle Troublemakers on January 20th, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Kristine Kathryn Rusch?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Kristine Kathryn Rusch book is The New Rebellion. Here are her most popular books:
  1. The New Rebellion (8)
  2. Diving into the Wreck (5)
  3. The 10th Kingdom (10)
  4. The Disappeared (6)
  5. The Sacrifice (6)

Are there upcoming new books by Kristine Kathryn Rusch?

Kristine Kathryn Rusch has a new book coming out on April 28th, 2026 called The Winter Concert.

Click and we will keep you updated on this via e-mail, and about any new books Kristine Kathryn Rusch announces in the future.

How many books has Kristine Kathryn Rusch written?

Kristine Kathryn Rusch has written 482 books across 52 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 4 books in the Abracadabra Incorporated Series
  • 2 books in the Assassins Guild Series
  • 3 books in the Assassins Universe Series
  • 5 books in the Charming Series
  • 6 books in the Colliding Worlds Short Stories Series
  • 5 books in the Crimes Collide Short Story Series
  • 21 books in the Diving Universe Series
  • 6 books in the Fates Series
  • 10 books in The Fey Series
  • 2 books in the Black Throne Series
  • 3 books in the Interim Fates / Daughter of Zeus Trilogy Series
  • 23 books in the Oregon Coast / Seavy Village Series
  • 14 books in the Retrieval Artist Series
  • 8 books in the Retrieval Artist Universe : Anniversary Day Saga Series
  • 2 books in the Roz and Jack Series
  • 4 books in the Santa Series
  • 10 books in the Smokey Dalton Series
  • 7 books in the A Spade/Paladin Conundrum Series
  • 5 books in the Sweet Young Things Series
  • 3 books in The Tenth Planet Series
  • 5 books in the Whale Rock Series
  • 6 books in the Winston & Ruby Series
  • 4 books in the Wyrd Sisters Series
  • 28 Standalone Novels
  • 232 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 23 Short Story Collections
  • 24 Non-Fiction Books
  • 5 Kris Nelscott Short Stories/Novellas
  • 1 Kris Nelscott Standalone Novels
  • 4 Kristine Grayson Short Stories/Novellas
  • 1 Kristine Grayson Short Story Collections
  • 1 book in the Star Trek: Day Of Honor Series
  • 1 book in the Star Trek: Voyager Series
  • 1 book in the Spade/Paladin Series
  • 1 book in the Imperia Encanto Series
  • 5 Kathryn Wesley Standalone Novels
  • 3 books in the Fiction River Series
  • 11 books in The Year of the Cat Series
  • 2 books in the Star Trek: The Next Generation Series
  • 4 books in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Series
  • 1 book in the Quantum Leap Series
  • 1 book in the X-Men Movie Novelizations Series
  • 1 book in the Star Wars Legends Series

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