John Varley is a contemporary American science fiction writer. Having dropped out of university, he wandered for a long time with hippies, traveled to many cities, earned money wherever he could, sometimes even begged. He was inspired to become a writer by a Heinlein article, and after his debut in 1974, Varley became widely known, impressing both readers and critics. He is especially successful in the small form - short stories and stories that have won numerous awards - "Hugo", "Nebula", "Locus" - and translated into 16 languages. The heroine of John Varley's most famous cycle, Anna-Louise Bach, is a determined and ambitious person, She doesn’t care about her bosses, she’s not afraid of anyone, and she’s ready to risk her reputation for what she considers right and fair. Officer Anna-Louise Bach fights crime, saves the innocent and does not hesitate to use any means to achieve her goal. The woman Anna-Louise Bach perceives meetings and separations with philosophical calm and never gives in to despair. There is no doubt that such shots - both on the Moon and in cislunar space - are worth their weight in gold. In addition to the above-mentioned cycle, the collection includes individual stories.