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1601) Deadly City
Author Paul Warren Fairman dabbled in a number of different genres and styles over the course of his career. "Deadly City" is one his most successful science-fiction outings, eventually making its way to the silver screen as the basis for a movie adaptation called Target Earth. In it, a Chicago man finds himself seemingly alone on the planet after a brutal siege has taken place. Eventually, he falls in with a motley crew of a few other survivors—but
...1602) Genesis
Reach into the distant past and discover the fascinating origins of the advanced technology that allows future Earth inhabitants to journey between parallel universes at their whim. This entry in H. Beam Piper's popular Paratime series homes in on the Martian colonists who visited Earth hundreds of thousands of years ago.
1603) Max Carrados
True fans of classic detective fiction need to make the acquaintance of consummate investigator Max Carrados. Blinded in a horseback riding accident, Carrados has sharpened his other senses to an almost uncanny degree—and he exploits this advantage ruthlessly when pursuing a criminal. This volume brings together some of the best stories featuring Carrados.
1604) Some Chinese Ghosts
Ghost stories aren't always the province of creaky old Victorian hotels and medieval palaces. This fascinating collection brings together some traditional tales of the supernatural from China. If you're a horror buff who's looking to expand your horizons a bit, Some Chinese Ghosts is a must-read.
Peace on Earth, Good-Will to Dogs is a charming Christmas tale that will warm the hearts of canine lovers. The stubborn, dreamy teenage protagonist, Flame, stumbles on a house full of upper-class dogs and winds up volunteering to spend the holidays with them so their caretaker can visit his family. Hilarious hijinks ensue in short order, but a happy ending is had by all.
Fans of fantasy and science fiction will delight in this collection of imaginative tales from influential British author E. M. Forster. Though best known for his nuanced look at class distinctions in English society in acclaimed novels such as Howards End, Forster's prodigious imagination is on full display in these fascinating fantasy and science fiction tales.
Two heartwarming stories of Christmas past and present. In "RED KETTLE CHRISTMAS," it's 1947, and police officer Mike Wolzak has inherited his family's Manhattan brownstone... and the custody of his troubled younger sister. While on patrol during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mike meets lovely Salvation Army bell ringer Karen O'Leary, who is struggling to support herself and her young daughter. As their paths cross during the festive holiday
...1608) The Leak
In this detective tale from Jacques Futrelle, lead investigator Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, Ph.D., LL.D., F.R.S., M.D., M.D.S., also known as The Thinking Machine, comes to the aid of a businessman whose high-value deals are being imperiled by the apparent presence of a spy in his office.
1609) The Edge of the Knife
Part of this prolific author's popular Terra-Human Future History series, the tale "The Edge of the Knife" takes place just prior to the devastating world war that occurs in 1973, wiping out much of humanity and leading to the ascendance of a new world order. The story focuses on a protagonist who is plagued by brief glimpses of the future. Many fans regard this story as a thematic touchstone that yokes together much of Piper's oeuvre.
This unique collection of short stories came about when a dinnertime conversation led to the following question being posed: What would happen if a man and woman were forced to spend several days shackled to one another? Four skilled writers offer their answers to this query in four interesting, enlightening tales.
1611) Famous Ghost Stories
This spine-tingling collection of horror, mystery and suspense tales brings together some of the best authors in the genre, including Edgar Allan Poe and Algernon Blackwood. If you're a fan of late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century mystery and suspense stories, be sure to give Famous Ghost Stories a read.
1612) An International Episode
A number of Henry James' stories and novels focus on the clash of cultures between America and Europe, and the novella An International Episode tackles this issue head-on. A pair of British gentlemen cross paths with a duo of American women and sparks fly, in more ways than one.
1613) Life's Minor Collisions
This charming collection of short fiction from sisters Gertrude Warner (author of the popular juvenile literature series The Boxcar Children) and Frances Lester Warner is a must-read for those who appreciate clever, well-plotted stories chock-full of memorable characters and period detail. Life's Minor Collisions is a wonderful way to while away a lazy afternoon.
Two Novellas of the Windham series by New York Times bestselling author Grace Burrowes, for the first time in print.
THE COURTSHIP
The first novella to be published by New York Times bestselling author Grace Burrowes features the foundation story for her bestselling Windham series. This is the tender story of love tested and won, and how Percy Windham, the dashing and brilliant man who was never supposed to become the Duke of Moreland,
...1616) Under the Shadow of Etna
Writer Giovanni Verga is credited with shedding light on the trials, tribulations and triumphs of rustic villagers in remote areas of nineteenth-century Italy. Under the Shadow of Etna brings together some of Verga's best-known works, including the story "Rustic Chivalry," which was also the basis for a wildly popular play.
Dashing adventurers with more than their fair share of derring-do, lovely ladies in peril—these fast-paced action tales have something for everyone. The title story is a heart-pounding thriller set in Egypt, and the other pieces in the collection are equally enthralling.
Author Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman gained acclaim in her time as a chronicler of life in rural New England. In this creepy collection of supernatural tales, Freeman makes full use of both her spare, skillful prose and keen understanding of the regional culture in setting the perfect backdrop for strange and unexplained phenomena.
Following in the success of his previous short fiction collection, Lights in the Deep, author Brad R. Torgersen is back with twelve new tales. From the edges of explored space, to the depths of the artificial soul. At once breaking the limits of human endurance, while also treading the tender landscapes...
1620) A Book of Ghosts
This remarkably diverse collection of historical ghost stories includes something for everyone -- true horror tales, psychological suspense, parables with a fable-like quality, and myths specific to particular cultures. It's a satisfyingly broad collection that reaches far beyond the stale, narrow smattering of Victorian ghost stories found in many collections from the same era.
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