Kris Nelscott Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Short stories and novellas by Kristine Kathryn Rusch writing as Kris Nelscott, featuring historical mystery fiction.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Clinic 2009 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy
2 The Monster in Our Midst 2015 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy
3 Blaming the Arsonist 2017 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy
4 Combat Medic 2017 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy
5 Still Life 1931 2019 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy

The Kris Nelscott short stories and novellas collect Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s shorter historical mystery fiction, published under the pen name she uses for her civil rights era crime writing. The five entries, published between 2009 and 2019, range from compact crime stories to longer novellas.

These works share the historical focus of the Smokey Dalton novels, exploring twentieth-century American life through a mystery lens. Stories like Still Life 1931 and Combat Medic demonstrate Rusch’s ability to ground crime fiction in specific historical moments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Kris Nelscott Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are five books in the Kris Nelscott Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 2009 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Kris Nelscott Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Kris Nelscott Short Stories/Novellas series is Clinic, published in 2009.

Are the Kris Nelscott short stories connected to the Smokey Dalton series?

Some of the Nelscott short fiction shares the same historical era and sensibility as the Smokey Dalton novels, though not all stories feature the same characters. They explore similar themes of race, justice, and mid-twentieth-century American life.

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