Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dreams And Swords | 1987 | Katherine V. Forrest | Buy |
Dreams And Swords, published in 1987, is Katherine V. Forrest’s collected short fiction. The book gathers stories written during the same period as her early novels, including Curious Wine and the first Kate Delafield mysteries. The collection shows the range of Forrest’s interests, moving between realistic contemporary stories and more speculative pieces.
The stories in Dreams And Swords share a common concern with women finding strength and clarity in difficult moments. Some are set in familiar, everyday surroundings, while others take place in imagined worlds. The collection was published by Naiad Press, the same publisher behind much of Forrest’s early work, and it gives readers a broader view of her writing beyond the mystery and science fiction series for which she is best known.