Dreams and Swords [Paperback]

Katherine V. Forrest (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2008

“A pioneer in lesbian literature . . . a believer in the power of stories.”—Lambda Book Report

The reprint of a long out-of-print classic short story collection featuring the treasured erotic novella O Captain, My Captain. Also includes stories featuring LAPD homicide detective Kate Delafield and characters from the Daughters of a Coral Dawn science fiction series.

Katherine V. Forrest is famous for her best-selling works of lesbian fiction in the mystery/detective, romance, and science fiction genres. She has received the Lambda Literary Foundation Pioneer Award, given to recognize and honor the best in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender literature.

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About the Author

Trailblazing author Katherine V. Forrest is the doyenne of lesbian mystery and romance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Bywater Books (February 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932859373
• ISBN-13: 978-1932859379
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,432,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Captain, My Captain, May 31, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Dreams and Swords (Paperback)

This collection of short stories is a must read for one reason: the central novella, "Oh Captain My Captain." I liked the other stories, but this story is simply delicious. A young startrooper signs on for a deep space voyage with the mysterious Captain Drake, who has...needs. The needs are fulfilled in Zero G and just about every other place on the ship...except in the Captain's quarters where the secret to Drake's nature is hidden. I think this may be Katherine Forrest's most erotic writing.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A vital addition to any library collection focusing on gay and lesbian fiction, October 9, 2009

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreams and Swords (Paperback)

A good story can do far more than simply entertain. "Dreams and Swords" is the story of homicide detective Kate Delafield under the pen of Katherine V. Forrest. An acclaimed lesbian fiction writer, included is her work of 'O Captain, My Captain' giving this mystery added value. Drawing from many elements, "Dreams and Swords" is a vital addition to any library collection focusing on gay and lesbian fiction.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bleh, April 18, 2011

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karistim - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreams and Swords (Paperback)

This collection of stories is not worth your time. The best of the bunch is the Kate Delafield story and that was bland as well.

But, to each her or his own.