William Campbell Gault (1910–1995) was an American writer. He wrote under his own name, as well as (among others) the pseudonyms Roney Scott, Larry Sternig, and Will Duke. He is probably best remembered for his sports fiction, particularly the young-readers’ novels he began publishing in the early 1960s. Gault was also an acclaimed mystery writer. He was not limited to sports and mysteries, though—he also wrote a substantial body of science fiction. (Admittedly, he did mix crime and sports...

Alix, a robot boxer, prepares for the biggest fight of his career - the middleweight championship title match against the brutal reigning human champ, Nick Nolan. Alix's manager reveals that robot riots around the world are planned if Alix wins. Though conflicted, Alix enters the violent bout, where illegal hits bring him down. When a vision inspires Alix to continue, the epic man versus machine showdown builds toward an unexpected finish that shocks all.

This time, we have a rare mystery from Hulbert Footner (whose Madame Storey mysteries I greatly enjoy). His novel Queen of Clubs in this issue is a jazz-age mystery that—well, I don’t want to spoil the surprises. Read it and see for yourself!Also on the mystery front, we have original tales by Andrew Welsh-Huggins and Robert Lopresti (thanks to our Acquiring Editors, Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman), a classic crime story by David Goodis, and, of course, a solve-it-yourse...

Shortlisted for the 2002 Man Booker Prize'A masterwork. I doubt that I have read a book as moving in at least a decade. A homage to the redemptive power of love' IndependentSummer, 1921. Eight-year-old Lucy Gault clings to the glens and woods above Lahardane - the home her family is being forced to abandon. She knows the Gaults are no longer welcome in Ireland and that danger threatens. Lucy, however, is headstrong and decides that somehow she must...

Irlanda, 1921. Alla vigilia dell’indipendenza, nel paese le manifestazioni antibritanniche si fanno sempre più pericolose. Per questo il capitano Gault e la moglie Heloise si rassegnano a lasciare l’Irlanda e riparare in Inghilterra, patria della donna. La decisione è presa, ma nessuno chiede il parere della piccola Lucy. La bimba non ha alcuna intenzione di lasciare per sempre tutto quello che ama. Così decide di scappare di casa, per far cambiare idea al papà e alla mamma. La fuga doveva...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What would it be like to live in a world which has conquered the near planets but abolished all literature? Bill Gault gives us a look at a world like this—in a not too distant future which finds all our pressure groups united to rule the roost.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.He was a reporter from Venus with an assignment on Earth. He got his story but, against orders, he fell in love—and therein lies this story.

Newly rich, married, and bored, Brock investigates an upper-class tragedyPrivate detective Brock Callahan, onetime star of the Los Angeles Rams, is racing toward a touchdown when the morgue's phone call wakes him up. His only rich relative, Uncle Homer, has just flown through the windshield of his midlife-crisis Ferrari, and Brock will never have to work again. The private detective hangs up his license, marries his longtime girlfriend, and decamps for the Californ...

"The Mighty Dead" follows the story of Brock Callahan, a former football player turned private investigator. The novel begins with Callahan attending a football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. During the game, a young woman named Louisa Gordon approaches Callahan with a request for help. She believes that her father, former football star Tom Gordon, is in danger.Callahan is intrigued by the case and agrees to investigate. As he delves deeper into Tom Gordon's past, he uncovers a...

"Made To Measure and Five More Stories" by William Campbell Gault is a captivating anthology that delves into the complexities of human relationships and futuristic dilemmas through six intriguing narratives. In "Made to Measure," Joe, a robotics expert in a futuristic society, attempts to craft the perfect partner, confronting the nuances of love and technology. "I'll See You in My Dreams" blurs reality and fantasy as retired artist Ted Truesdale navigates dreamlike encounters with an all...

The Mighty Dead by William Campbell Gault is a gripping and suspenseful novel that masterfully blends mystery, tension, and emotional depth into a powerful reading experience. Known for his compelling storytelling, Gault creates a thrilling atmosphere where secrets from the past refuse to stay buried, drawing readers into a world filled with danger, intrigue, and unexpected revelations. With strong characters, sharp suspense, and an engaging narrative, the...

A corrupt P.I. will do anything to make a buck and save his own skinJoe Puma didn't kill Albert Target, but he is happy the pimp is dead. A small-time creep whose niche was recruiting wannabe actresses, Target perjured himself for Puma's sake, and the detective was afraid he might decide to talk. The cops know that Puma's crooked, but they can't prove a thing. He's a slick operator with an itchy trigger finger and a flimsy moral code—two things he'll need if his nex...