Don Harris findet in seiner Londoner Wohnung einen geflochtenen Seidenschal — eine Todesbotschaft der chinesischen Triaden? Sein Freund Terry Sheridan rät ihm, in dieser Angelegenheit dessen Bekannte Li um Rat zu bitten. Als Harris schließlich Li aufsucht, entgehen beide nur knapp einem Anschlag. Don Harris scheint in das Fadenkreuz der Triaden geraten zu sein, die ihre bösartigen Machenschaften nicht mehr nur in Asien betreiben. Oder stecken hinter all dem die Höllensöhne…?

Aus einem archäologischen Institut in London wurde eine kostbare Statue gewaltsam entwendet. Der sogenannte "Dämonicus" gilt als einer der bedeutendsten wissenschaftlichen Funde überhaupt. Dabei konnte seine wahre Bedeutung bislang, trotz umfassender Untersuchungen, nicht enthüllt werden. Don Harris' Nachforschungen ergeben, dass von dem griechischen Artefakt eine tödliche Gefahr ausgeht. Der "Dämonicus" dient offenbar als eine Art Gefäß und enthält Blutreste der legendären Medusa…

Alan Bancroft, ein erfolgreicher Journalist und inoffizieller Informant des MI6 und der ESI, verschwindet spurlos während seiner Recherchen über Grigori Rasputin in Sibirien. Mit der Hilfe von Larissa Chamova, einer russischen FSB-Agentin, soll Don Harris aufklären, was mit dem Verschollenen geschehen ist. Das letzte Lebenszeichen Bancrofts liefert Harris nur wenige Hinweise: Rasputin und die Höllensöhne. Die Suche führt sie in ein entlegenes Kloster nahe dem sibirischen Bergdorf Mutow. Es...

The Wildside book of Fantasy presents 20 great fantasy tales by modern masters. Included are stories by Tanith Lee, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Gene Wolfe, Fritz Leiber, Lawrence Watt-Evans, Robert E. Howard, and many more. A choice selection of tales!THE DEAD MAN, by Gene WolfeBRIGHT STREETS OF AIR, by Nina Kiriki HoffmanTHE DOLPHIN AND THE DEEP, by Thomas Burnett SwannTHE SWORDSMEN OF VARNIS, by Clive JacksonTHE EMPEROR OF GONDWANALAND, by Paul Di Filippo

70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a compelling anthology that captures the diverse experiences and voices of those who served in the Union Army. The collection encapsulates a wide range of literary styles, from the stark and harrowing narratives of battlefield confrontations to deeply reflective accounts of the personal and collective struggles of war. Intimately tied to the historical context of the Civil War, the anthology provides a panoramic view of the conflict, underscoring t...

In "Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent," John T. McIntyre crafts a riveting narrative centered on the eponymous detective, Ashton-Kirk, who exemplifies resourceful intelligence and keen observation in his pursuit of truth. Written in the early 20th century, this adventurous work exemplifies the detective fiction genre while infusing elements of espionage and psychological manipulation. McIntyre's prose is marked by a significant attention to detail, rich descriptions, and a construction of suspense...

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This anthology is dedicated to honor and preserve from oblivion the great courage, the sacrifices and the ultimate devotion of all Americans during the Civil War - the soldiers, the volunteers, the medical stuff and the civilians who supported the troops. In the hope this great divide and bloodthirsty hatred never emerges again in our nation, we honor the people who gave their lives or sacrificed everything they could offer in order to serve the greater good in which they believed. The edi...

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Those who have read "Ashton-Kirk, Investigator" will recall references to several affairs in which the United States government found the investigator's unusual powers of inestimable service. In such matters, tremendous interests often stand dangerously balanced, and the most delicate touch is required if they are not to be sent toppling. As Ashton-Kirk has said: "When a crisis arises between two of the giant modern nations, with their vast armies, their swift fleets, their dreadful engine...