An entertaining short-story collection from bestselling fantasy author Garth Nix, including an Old Kingdom novella, a short story set in the same world as Shade's Children, and another story set in the world of A Confusion of Princes.Garth Nix is renowned for his legendary fantasy works, but To Hold the Bridge showcases his versatility as the collection offers nineteen short stories from every genre of literature including science fiction, paranormal, realistic fiction, mystery, and adventure. Whether writing about vampires, detectives, ancient spirits, or odd jobs, Garth Nix's ability to pull his readers into new worlds is extraordinary.What wonders await in these nineteen worlds? Return to the Old Kingdom: A brand-new story set in the world of the Abhorsen series, where a young man named Morghan must claim his inheritance and destiny with the legendary Bridge Company. Witches and Wizards: Discover a secret society of witches at Ermine College fighting an ancient magical law in "A Handful of Ashes." Supernatural Encounters: Face down vampire weather, go fishing for strange creatures with Hellboy, and witness an ancient spirit defend the heart of Paris. Futuristic Worlds: Revisit the worlds of Shade’s Children and A Confusion of Princes, and find out what it’s really like to be a sidekick on Mars.