People Who Kill — Loren D. Estleman

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short Fiction.A three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up twenty fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction. Most have at least a Pulphouse-style connection to the holidays.No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high-quality fiction equals Pulphouse.This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot of life to them, and are worthwhile reading. -Tangent Online on Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, Issue #1Includes:Dreaming of a Carboniferous Christmas by Robert JeschonekAn Ideal Husband by Jerry and Kathy OltionSevered Ties by R.W. WallaceVirtching Merry by Kent PattersonDead Drop by Louisa SwannCover Nuns by Barbara G. TarnLast Job by Rebecca M. SeneseBlood of Heroes by Ezekiel James BostonThe Magnolia Murders by O'Neil De NouxThe Not-So-Scientific Research of Dragons by Katharina GerlachGranny Law by Jason A. AdamsLucy and the Underworld by Rob VagleThe Ballad of Bob Dumpty by Annie ReedNo Pity Party by David H. HendricksonEmily Loves Christmas, Emily Loves Murder by Robert J. McCarterA Blood-Soaked Christmas Wish by David StierNaughty Children by Mary McKennaFather Christmas by J. Steven YorkSpells for the Holidays by Ray VukcevichNutball Season by Kristine Kathryn Rusch