Kristine Kathryn Rusch is a versatile author whose prolific career spans mystery, romance, science fiction, and fantasy. She masterfully navigates diverse narrative styles and genre conventions, showcasing a remarkable ability to connect with a broad readership. Rusch's distinctive voice and innovative storytelling have cemented her status as a significant literary figure. Her works are celebrated for their originality and expert craftsmanship, making her a compelling presence in contemporary literature.
Abandoned by the captain and senior crew, the Renegat comes under attack from the planet below. Out of her element, linguist Raina Serpell must figure out how to operate the ship's firepower to get the ship and remaining crew home alive.
"Meet the Women of Futures Past: from Grand Master Andre Norton and Anne McCaffrey to today's popular SF writes such as Lois McMaster Bujold and C.J. Cherryh. The most influential writers of multiple generations delivering lost classics and foundational touchstones that shaped the field. Adventure tales, post-apocalyptic visions, space opera, aliens-among-us, time travel--these women have delivered all this and more, some of the best science fiction ever written!"-- Provided by publisher