Short Story Collections

“An absorbing read, for anyone who enjoys sci fi, fantasy, blending of the two, excellent characters, Elliot&;s previous work, or dang good storytelling. Or all of the above.&; — Nerds in Babeland “This is a great collection, a fun collection, an important collection, a highly recommended collection. The Very Best of Kate Elliott is the very best that genre fiction can offer.&; — Book Smugglers Kickass heroines and riveting storytelling are the calling cards of groundbreaking fantasy author Kate Elliott ( Crown of Stars , Crossroads , Court of Fives ). Here her bold adventuresses, complex quests, noble sacrifices, and hard-won victories shine in classic, compact legends. In “The Memory of Peace,&; a girl&;s powerful emotions rouse the magic of a city devastated by war. Meeting in “The Queen&;s Garden,&; two princesses unite to protect their kingdom from the blind ambition of their corrupted father. While “Riding the Shore of the River of Death&; a chieftain&;s daughter finds an unlikely ally on her path to self-determination.