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." "...the always impressive Rusch can successfully tackle any genre she sets her sights on." -Barnes & Noble.com "Rusch is a great storyteller." -Romantic Times "[Rusch's] short fiction is golden." -The Kansas City Star "Like early Ray Bradbury, Rusch has the ability to switch on a universal dark." -the Times of London