{"product_id":"2940148512929","title":"Five California Tales","description":"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 Perfect Man,” “Monuments To The Dead,” and “Spirit Guides.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“…the always impressive Rusch can successfully tackle any genre she sets her sights on.”\u003cbr\u003e—Barnes \u0026amp; Noble.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Rusch is a great storyteller.”\u003cbr\u003e—Romantic Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[Rusch’s] short fiction is golden.”\u003cbr\u003e—The Kansas City Star\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Like early Ray Bradbury, Rusch has the ability to switch on a universal dark.”\u003cbr\u003e—the Times of London\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WMG Publishing Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47067838152944,"sku":"2940148512929","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940148512929_p0.jpg?v=1763704049","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940148512929","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}