We love ghost stories. Flat love them.But finding ghost stories that meet the unique qualities of a Pulphouse Fiction Magazine story proves a daunting task indeed.Even with that, editor Dean Wesley Smith found a bunch of stories that fit perfectly into this fun reprint anthology, including stories from the fantastic Annie Reed and a story each from New York Times bestselling writers Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Kevin J. Anderson.Ten fantastic, fun and perfect Pulphous...

Modern master of multiple genres, Robert J. McCarter captivates readers with stories featuring stunning settings, relatable characters (even aliens), and fascinating plots.When Tef, a two-hearted alien anthropologist equipped with the latest "skinsuit" technology, falls for April, a human journalist, everything changes. True intimacy requires honesty, but what will April do if she sees the true Tef?This quirky romance of alien love will touch your hearts and put a smile on ...

A Ghost Trying to Solve His Own Murder…Walter Anchor hates being a ghost. He wants nothing more than to solve his own murder, finish his unfinished business as an earthbound spirit, and “move on.” But when he and his best ghost-friend Emily stumble across a corpse while tracking clues to his murder, everything changes.The dead girl used to work for Walter and he hopes solving her murder will lead to his own killer. But the case gets complicated and things g...

Private investigator and Arizona native Conner Bright tries to hide from his past with a b-movie quality Australian accent, alligator skin boots, and a bowie knife strapped to his side, but it always seems to catch up to him.This collection contains four essential Conner Bright Mysteries:The Case of the Purple UnicornChupacabraHaunted by the PastThe Devil You KnowWhile each story is stand-alone, together they comprise a lar...

After the events of The Blood of Carterville, Henry Carter can't return to the town that bears his name, not unless he can convince his enemy to release him from the promise that uses his own power against him and keeps him away.But more than that, Henry must confront the Fortune Teller, who engineered Henry's exile from his home and possesses the greatest gifts of all those with Carterville powers. The Fortune Teller sees the many futures and paid a great price to remove ...

Modern master of multiple genres, Robert J. McCarter captivates readers with stories featuring stunning settings, relatable characters, and fascinating plots.Jeffery Smith is a wholly unremarkable man, until his cancer diagnosis forces him to face his mortality and learn how to really live.This touching, near-future science fiction story of fears faced and dreams realized will stick with you long after the last page.

The winter holiday season is full of wonders, represented beautifully by this collection of short stories by Robert J. McCarter.It's all here: from romance to mystery to time travel to action and adventure; from a musical to a period journey in the hollow earth; from Thanksgiving all the way through Valentine's Day.Each story provides a unique look on the wonders of our winter holidays, including:· Meet Cute: The Musical: A daring prose musical complete wit...

Captain Angela Allen, commander of Ceres Station in the asteroid belt, thought that she had long ago reconciled her past by embracing her scientist grandfather and leaving behind the spirituality of her Navajo grandmother.But when a shapeshifting alien of unknown origin and astonishing capabilities threatens to destroy the station and kill all two-hundred souls on board, Captain Allen must confront the alien and reconcile the two disparate parts of her heritage before time runs out...

Friend or Foe?When Toxicwasteman escapes from prison and takes hostages, he demands to see Neutrinoman. The supervillain knows of another alien attack, one that will destroy much of the United States, and he wants Neutrinoman's help stopping it.Neutrinoman and Lightningirl don't trust Toxicwasteman, but must team up with him to foil the alien's devastating plans. But what of Toxicwasteman’s plans?Can Neutrinoman and Lightningirl survive the aliens a...

Walter Anchor wants nothing more from his afterlife than to solve his own murder, complete his unfinished business, and move on.This failed actor turned dentist teams up with a ghost named Emily to find his murderer. But when they solve a series of cases that lead him to the truth about his death, he gets more than he bargained for. Can he face the reality of his own death, save the woman he still loves, and do the unthinkable before anyone else dies?From the author of ...

Private investigator and Arizona native Conner Bright tries to hide from his past with a b-movie quality Australian accent, alligator skin boots, and a bowie knife strapped to his side, but it always seems to catch up to him.Investigating an apparent haunting inside the deserted Metrocenter Mall, a place he loved in his youth, Conner will face much more than he bargained for in this creepy, abandoned building. When this bizarre case takes a personal turn, can Conner keep from falli...

Private investigator and Arizona native Conner Bright tries to hide from his past with a b-movie quality Australian accent, alligator skin boots, and a bowie knife strapped to his side, but it always seems to catch up to him.When Conner investigates an apparent haunting at a Tempe bar called "The Devil You Know", his past really catches up with him. One person already died after hearing a malevolent voice that no one else can hear. Can Conner get to the truth before anyone else die...