Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards for “Two Hearts” Winner of the Washington Science Fiction Small Press Award for “El Regalo” Nominee for the Mythopoeic Award The beloved author of The Last Unicorn returns with the signature elegance and originality that has earned him comparisons to J. R. R. Tolkien, Fritz Leiber, and Kurt Vonnegut. Readers seeking magic, wonder, and mystery need look no further. In these resonant new stories, some appearing for the first time, you will find bold adventure, sly humor, and resounding depth. In the thrilling and beautiful “Two Hearts,” return to the extraordinary world of The Last Unicorn. Observe the World’s Most Annoying Eight-Year-Old bend time, fate, and household chores to his sorcerous will. Learn how Soukyan met the Fox, and why a stolen dream might be more dangerous than an unstoppable assassin. Discover the price of a merman’s treasure, match wits with the man who saw right through Sherlock Holmes, and redefine feline style with Gordon, the self-made cat. The Line Between is a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary fantasy, crafted by the field’s most remarkable imagination. It is a collection you will return to again and again and treasure forever.