This time, we have a smashing lineup, with original mysteries from such notables as John M. Floyd (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), Steve Hockensmith (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), and Sharon Hunt. Plus we have an original solve-it-yourself mystery from Hal Charles. And our mystery novel is The Bishop Murder Case, featuring Philo Vance in his fourth outing.On the fantasy and science fiction end, we have originals by David Jarvis and Jared Stonefield, a dark ...

The Timeless Novel About a Bus Ride from Hell to HeavenIn The Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis again employs his formidable talent for fable and allegory. The writer finds himself in Hell boarding a bus bound for Heaven. The amazing opportunity is that anyone who wants to stay in Heaven, can. This is a starting point for an extraordinary meditation upon good and evil, grace and judgment. Lewis’s revolutionary idea is the discovery that the gates of Hell are locke...

Our third offering of kitty delights and delectables features 25 cat stories, 2 nonfiction compilations of cat anecdotes, and 9 poems--but the emphasis overall is decidedly more modern than in our previous cat Megapacks. Heading the list this time are: Mary A. Turzillo, who contributes 8 tales and poems; A. R. Morlan, author of 6 stories; Michael Hemmingson, who's penned 3 moving poems; Damien Broderick, writer of 2 otherworldly cat tales; Kathryn Ptacek, contributor of 2 fantasies; Dougla...

Fritz Leiber was a giant in the genre field. He won five Hugo Awards, three Nebula Awards, three world Fantasy Awards, and one Stoker Award, and was a Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master. His influence on science fiction, fantasy, and horror cannot be overstated. Included in this massive five hundred page plus anthology are 26 of Leiber’s best stories. Stories included herein are: ‘A Pail of Air’; ‘Appointment in Tomorrow’; ‘Coming Attraction’; ‘The Moon Is Green’; ‘Kreativity ...

In 'The Bishop Murder Case', Willard Huntington Wright, writing under the pseudonym S.S. Van Dine, crafts a riveting locked-room mystery that intricately weaves elements of both detective fiction and philosophical inquiry. The narrative revolves around the perplexing murder of a prominent bishop, forcing Philo Vance, an erudite amateur sleuth, to untangle a web of societal secrets and human complexities. Wright's prose exhibits a polished, almost genteel quality, blending vivid description...

A witty, charming and heartfelt novel from acclaimed author Thomas Wharton about the many fabled lives of a dog named Wolf—hunter, guardian, guide, healer, friend.In a hard and hungry season thousands of years ago, a young wolf is turfed out of his pack and left to fend for himself among strange, clever new animals who walk on two legs, hunt with detachable claws and teeth, eat meat but wastefully discard the bones and tend fire as part of their pack.Eventu...

At the Back of the North Wind is a children's book by George MacDonald. It was serialized in the children's magazine Good Words for the Young beginning in 1868 and was published in book form in 1871. It is a fantasy centered on a boy named Diamond and his adventures with the North Wind. Diamond travels together with the mysterious Lady North Wind through the nights. He is a very sweet little boy who makes joy everywhere he goes. He fights despair and gloom and brings peace to his family. O...

Ardath Mayhar is one of the best kept secrets of Texas. Over the course of her career, she published novels, short stories, articles, and more with a unique voice and vision. The Ardath Mayhar MEGAPACK® (originally published as Crazy Quilt: The Best Short Stories of Ardath Mayhar).INTRODUCTION: ARDATH MAYHAR, EAST TEXAS MAGICIAN, by Joe R. LansdaleFIDO IS A LOVING BEASTA HARPING OF WATERSA PAINTERLY EFFECTTHE WEAPONGRYPHON’S NESTTHE FORGING...

The Complete Philo Vance Murder Mystery Series (Illustrated Edition) by S.S. Van Dine is a literary masterpiece that revolutionized the detective genre in the early 20th century. The book consists of a collection of intricate murder mysteries featuring the enigmatic detective Philo Vance, known for his astute intellect and unconventional methods of deduction. Van Dine's writing style is characterized by its detailed descriptions, complex plotlines, and witty dialogue, which captivate reade...

Kirth Gersen's vengeance against the five Demon Princes is nearly complete. Only one is left- the mercurial Howard Alan Treesong. Gersen learns of a lost book written by Treesong in his youth; a treasured Book of Dreams. In Gersen's hands, the book may be the key to Treesong's undoing...Cover art by David Russell

A potpourri of poetry and amazing tales that cross genre borders, between fantasy, horror, noir, science fiction, and more.Lyrical and beautiful, enchanting and strange, exhilarating and horrific, this extraordinary collaboration between Hugo and Nebula Award–winning Grand Master of Science Fiction Poul Anderson and his equally creative wife, Karen, almost defies description. Combining their extraordinary talents, the Andersons have produced a sumptuous feast of th...

This carefully crafted ebook: "PHILO VANCE MURDER MYSTERIES - Complete Collection (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Philo Vance is a stylish, even foppish dandy, a New York dilettante and bon vivant possessing a highly intellectual bent he likes to use for solving some quite complicated crimes. His methods are unusual and often in contradiction to the firm police rules and official requirements, but his wit always gets him a step...