The Fate of Mice »

Susan Palwick is an associate professor of English at the University of Nevada-Reno. Her previous books include Flying in Place and The Necessary Beggar. She is a recipient of the Rhysling Award, and she has been nominated for the World Fantasy Award. She lives in Reno, Nevada.

The fantastic and magical realities humans create and their often terrifying consequences are examined in this unflinching collection of work from a noted science fiction writer. A determined mother attempts to break the fairy tale spell that confines her daughters, a female wolf learns that loving a man can be quite dangerous, and a manipulative politician harvests zombies in these stories that are beautiful and brutal, but maintain a modicum of hope for the future.

The Agony Column

This slim collection has an overwhelming effect on the reader.

Contents

INTRODUCTION Paul di Filippo....................3
The Fate of Mice....................21
Gestella....................47
The Old World....................73
Jos Hair....................83
Going After Bobo....................117
Beautiful Stuff....................133
Elephant....................141
Ever After....................167
Stormdusk....................175
Sorrels Heart....................189
GI Jesus