The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, December 2006

A). NOVELETS 1). Bye the Rules by Matthew Hughes ... 2). The Christmas Witch by M. Rickert ... 3). Damascus by Daryl Gregory ... B). SHORT STORIES 4). Dazzle the Pundit by Scott Bradfield ... 5). Pills Forever by Robrt Reed ... 6). John Uskglass and the Cumbrian Charcoal Burner by Susanna Clarke ... C). DEPARTMENTS 7). Books to Look For by Charles De Lint ... 8). Book Reviews by James Sallis ... 9). Coming Attractions ... 10). Film Reviews - Beautiful Slacker, Wake Unto Me by Kathi Maio ... 11). Curiosities - 'The Cruise of the Talking Fish' by W.E. Bowman (1957)