December 2006 • 58th Year of Publication
NOVELETS
Bye the Rules	–	Matthew Hughes
The Christmas Witch	–	M. Rickert
Damascus	–	Daryl Gregory
SHORT STORIES
Dazzle the Pundit	–	Scott Bradfield
Pills Forever	–	Robert Reed
John Uskglass and the Cumbrian Charcoal Burner	–	Susanna Clarke
DEPARTMENTS
Books to Look For	–	Charles de Lint
Books	–	James Sallis
Film: "Beautiful Slacker, Wake Unto Me"	–	Kathi Maio
Coming Attractions	–
Curiosities	–	David Langford
CARTOONS
Arthur Masear
COVER
Laurie Harden For "The Christmas Witch"