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Ron Miller, Karr Phyllis Ann, Dave Zeltserman, Joseph D’Agnese, C.S. Dines, E.C. Tubb, Hal Charles, John S. Glasby, G. Sidney Paternoster, John Gregory Betancourt

Everyone is getting into the Halloween spirit this month! Our Acquiring Editors, Michael Bracken and Barb Goffen, have found supernatural detective stories by Dave Zeltserman and Joseph D’Agnese to kick things off. And we have haunts and horrors (not to mention voodoo) from regular contributors Phyllis Ann Karr and Ron Miller (whose burlesque queen-turned-private eye Velda returns this issue). And C.S. Dines takes us to McNeil Station in Antarctica for some unexpected chills.Of cou...

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Edgar Wallace, Arthur Conan Doyle, Wilkie Collins, Ethel Lina White, Annie Haynes, R. Austin Freeman, H. C. McNeile, G. K. Chesterton, Arthur Morrison, Ernest Bramah, Victor L. Whitechurch, Thomas W. Hanshew, E. W. Hornung, J. S. Fletcher, Rober Barr, Frank Froest, C. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson, Isabel Ostander

BRITISH MYSTERY CLASSICS—Ultimate Collection gathers more than 560 detective novels, thrillers, and true-crime narratives into a capacious survey of British popular suspense. Its pages range from clue-centered investigations and locked-room puzzles to sensation fiction, imperial adventure, domestic menace, and criminal memoir, revealing how mystery writing continually adapted to modern anxieties. Standout modes include the deductive brilliance of the consulting detective, the gentleman-thi...

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Otto Penzler

Over a thousand pages of haunted—and haunting—ghost tales: the most complete collection of uncanny, spooky, creepy tales ever published! Edited and with an introduction by Otto Penzler. Including stories by Joyce Carol Oates, Rudyanrd Kipling, Isaac Asimov, James MacCreigh, and many more! Featuring eerie vintage ghost illustrations.The ghost story is perhaps the oldest of all the supernatural literary genres and has captured the imagination of almost every writer t...

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Edgar Wallace, Ian Whitenhall

90 CRIME NOVELS: Complete Collection gathers Edgar Wallace's prodigious crime fiction into a panorama of early twentieth-century suspense, ranging from police investigations and courtroom intrigue to secret societies, jewel thefts, blackmail, and international conspiracies. Wallace's style is swift, theatrical, and intensely plot-driven: chapters often turn on revelations, disguises, and reversals rather than psychological introspection. Situated between Victorian sensation fiction and the...

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Algernon Blackwood

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Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories

Attractively designed and illustrated by well-known cartoonist Seth (creator of several New Yorker covers, graphic novels, etc.)Small trim size and inexpensive price = perfect for register displayAttractive Seth-designed display for books ideal for register placementSimilar series of Xmas Ghost Stories by Galley Beggar Press have sold 30,000+ in UKCanadian "trial run" of books showed approx. 1,000 copies sold of each book, even as a drop-in title so...

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Edgar Wallace, Troy Whitaker

The Complete Crime Novels of Edgar Wallace (90 Novels in One Edition) is a comprehensive collection of thrilling crime stories that captivate readers with their intricate plots and well-developed characters. Edgar Wallace's literary style is characterized by fast-paced narratives, unexpected twists, and a keen eye for detail, making his work a staple in the mystery genre. Set in the early 20th century, Wallace's novels often explore themes of justice, deception, and the complexities of hum...

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M. R. James, Cassidy Whitfield

In "A Warning to the Curious, and Other Ghost Stories," M. R. James masterfully weaves a tapestry of supernatural intrigue that captivates the reader's imagination. This collection, published in 1925, showcases James's hallmark understated yet chilling narrative style, rooted in the tradition of Victorian ghost stories. Through meticulous attention to detail and an emphasis on atmosphere over gore, James evokes a sense of dread within familiar settings, blending scholarly pursuits with the...

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Bram Stoker

Overconfident and seeking quiet, a scholar dismisses the local terror surrounding a vacant home. But as the great rats swarm and the rope of the alarm bell stirs on its own, the spirit of a hanging judge prepares to pass a final sentence. The rational mind crumbles before the visceral horror of a house that hates the living.

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John Kendrick Bangs

The essays and sketches in "Coffee and Repartee" cover a wide range of topics, including contemporary society, politics, literature, and everyday life. Bangs' writing style is characterized by its clever wordplay, satire, and keen observations of human behavior.The title "Coffee and Repartee" suggests a setting where individuals gather to engage in witty conversation and banter, often over cups of coffee. Bangs' work often revolves around dialogue and the exchange of ideas, showcasing his ...

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E. F. Benson

The terrifying story of a young man who has recurring nightmares. A classic story of fear from the master of Edwardian Literature. This classic short story, originally published in 1912, is being republished here together with a new introductory biography of the author.

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M. R. James

From the mind of M. R. James, the acknowledged master who redefined the ghost story for the 20th century and founded the 'antiquarian ghost story' genre, comes a chilling tale where childhood innocence is corrupted by pure malice.The Haunted Dolls' House centers on a collector who acquires a beautiful, perfectly preserved miniature house. But this isn't a toy; it's a terrifying, diminutive theatre for the dead. Every night, the collector discovers the hous...

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M. R. James

A young academic visits a secluded country estate and is loaned a pair of unusual, old binoculars. Climbing a local hill to enjoy the landscape, he uses the field-glasses only to see a world radically different from the one he expects: the binoculars do not show the present day, but a desolate, terrifying version of the past. The scene he observes is a sinister landscape steeped in ancient malice, complete with signs of long-forgotten burial sites and the chilling figure of something which...