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Gardner F. Fox (1911-1986) enjoyed a long and successful career writing in many genres. He wrote adventure novels, spy novels, romances, historical novels, fantasy and science fiction, comic books (more than 4,000 of them!) – everything imaginable, in fact, and with a skill and surety that won him a legion of fans and readers worldwide.<P> In the 1960s, at the peak of the sword and sorcery craze, when Robert E. Howard's Conan the Barbarian (and many similar creations) reached the pinnacle of their success, Gardner Fox created his first sword & sorcery hero: Kothar the Barbarian. Kothar's adventures spanned 5 volumes. Included in this volume are the final two books:<P> Kothar and the Conjurer’s Curse<BR> Kothar and the Wizard Slayer<P> If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction – and much, much more!

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This volume assembles 20 classic stories, a poem, and 2 essays by Manly Banister, classic author of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. FEAR (essay)<BR> WHY VAMPIRES CAN’T REFLECT (letter)<BR> SATAN'S BONDAGE: A WEREWOLF WESTERN<BR> SIX FLIGHTS TO TERROR<BR> CURSED AWAKENING<BR> DEVIL DOG<BR> ROOM WITHOUT WINDOWS<BR> LOUP-GAROU<BR> SONG IN THE THICKET<BR> EENA<BR> THE GREEN THING<BR> CRY WOLF!<BR> THE HAUNT<BR> HYMENEAL (poem)<BR> FEAR<BR> OFFICIAL REPORT<BR> THE SCARLET SAINT, by Manly Banister<BR> THE GREAT ILLUSION<BR> PSI FOR PSURVIVAL<BR> ESCAPE TO EARTH<BR> QUEST<BR> MAGNANTHROPUS<BR> SEED OF ELORASPON<P> If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction – and much, much more!

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At last, the true story can finally be told of my participation in the investigation of a haunted bookshop in Barry, South Wales, organized by my good friend and fellow science fiction writer Reverend Lionel Fanthorpe. As a result of the haunting in question, or perhaps the abundant coal dust that accompanied it, I was enabled to meet the Devil and make a mutually rewarding pact with him. The story also relates my subsequent close encounter with the Devil’s opposite number while participating as a volunteer in a psychology experiment at the University of Glamorgan, intended to open up a more effective conduit between the conscious and the unconscious mind. That one did not go as well, perhaps understandably given the inevitable conflict of interests, but was, and remains, no less intriguing.

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Long-undisturbed Tenebrion Wood, identified in the Domesday Book and named by the Romans after a kind of «night-sprit,» stands in the way of a road development. Environmentalist Steve Pearlman recruits a number of investigators to examine the site in order to find some justification for its defense, including entomologist John Hazard. At first, the wood does not seem to be of any special scientific interest, despite the occasional profusion of its beetle population, but Hazard makes a surprising discovery in the clearing in the middle of the wood that changes the nature of his investigation drastically – and suggests that the wood's «night-spirits» might be something far stranger than mere ghosts or goblins…

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Gardner F. Fox (1911-1986) enjoyed a long and successful career writing in many genres. He wrote adventure novels, spy novels, romances, historical novels, fantasy and science fiction, comic books (more than 4,000 of them!) – everything imaginable, in fact, and with a skill and surety that won him a legion of fans and readers worldwide.<P> In the 1960s, at the peak of the sword and sorcery craze, when Robert E. Howard's Conan the Barbarian (and many similar creations) reached the pinnacle of their success, Gardner Fox created his first sword & sorcery hero: Kothar the Barbarian. Kothar's adventures spanned 5 volumes. Included in this volume are:<P> Kothar: Barbarian Swordsman<BR> Kothar of the Magic Sword<BR> Kothar and the Demon Queen<P> If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see more of the 280+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction – and much, much more!

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From sleuth to victim, from sinner to saint and everything in between, women take center stage in this collection of eleven stories by award-winning author B.K. Stevens. Dying for detective stories? Rooting for revenge? Craving suspense? There's something for everyone in these tales of murder and mystery.<P> "These finely crafted stories have it all – psychological heft, suspense, subtle humor – and the author's notes on each story are especially illuminating. A treat for lovers of the short story form and students of the craft of writing." –Linda Landrigan, Editor, Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine<P> "What a great collection of mysteries! B.K. Stevens does everything right in this book of stories: plot, characters, setting, dialogue – it all rings true. It's easy to see why she's considered one of the best writers in the genre." –John Floyd, Edgar-nominated author of Clockwork and Deception<P> "Stevens' irresistible sparkling wit and style start on the first page and never let up!" –Kaye George, national bestselling mystery author

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Emily Lawrence knows it isn't easy being the first – and so far, only – woman detective in late 19th century Washington DC. With the support of Charles, her husband and business partner, and her own talent for observation and scientific research, Emily tackles the most baffling cases, helping the police solve robberies, kidnappings, and even murder.<P> Although the work is exciting, it’s also dangerous; Emily and Charles must balance their pursuit for the truth with the desire to protect each other. As she gains skills and experience, Emily discovers that the investigations closest to home are often the most challenging.

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The Fantomas books, created and written by Pierre Souvestre and Marcel Allain, form one of the longest-running and most famous crime series in France. Fantomas first appeared in 1911 and was featured in a total of 32 volumes written by the two collaborators, then a subsequent 11 volumes written by Allain alone after Souvestre's death. The character was also the basis of various film, television, and comic book adaptations. In the history of crime fiction, he represents a transition from Gothic novel villains of the 19th century to modern-day serial killers. This volume collects the first 5 books in the series: I. FANTOMAS The Adventures of Detective Juve in pursuit of a master in crime. II. THE EXPLOITS OF JUVE In this continuation Fantomas appears as the leader of a gang of Apaches, and as a physician of standing. Juve tracks the criminal to his secret hiding-place, but Fantomas escapes. III. MESSENGERS OF EVIL Filled with hair-raising incidents this tale is a fascinating recital of remarkable happenings in the life of the master-criminal of Paris. IV. A NEST OF SPIES In this volume Fantomas is an ambassador for a foreign power engaged in Paris in obtaining important military secrets for Germany. Detective Juve unmasks him, but the criminal again escapes. V. A ROYAL PRISONER This volume tells of the daring exploits of Fantomas in his attempts to get possession of the King of Hesse-Weimar&rsquo;s famous diamond. If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see more of the 290+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction – and much, much more!

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Chesapeake Crimes: Storm Warning is the latest installment of the Agatha- and Anthony-award-winning Chesapeake Crimes series. This volume features tales by:<P> Donna Andrews<BR> Timothy Bentler-Jungr<BR> Shaun Taylor Bevins<BR> Carla Coupe<BR> Maddi Davidson<BR> Linda Ensign<BR> Barb Goffman<BR> Kim Kash<BR> Adam Meyer<BR> Alan Orloff<BR> KM Rockwood<BR> Lauren R. Silberman<BR> Marianne Wilski Strong<BR> Art Taylor<BR> Robin Templeton<P> "The diabolical sisters of the Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime have raised the stakes: not only asking their astute members to offer up a gem of a short story, but to add a degree of difficulty. It has to be about the weather…. Rain, snowstorms, hurricanes. The glare of the sun. The shrouding fog. Clouds, mist, hail, and icy roads. The Chessies have used their writerly talent to embrace the weather, to relish it, and to provide us with a raft of meteorological (and deadly) delights." – Hank Phillippi Ryan, bestselling author of the Jane Ryland series

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The Malice Domestic cozy anthology series returns with a new take on cozy mysteries in the Agatha Christie tradition. Here are 22 original stories (and one modern classic reprint) set at conventions, conferences, and gatherings of all kinds! Included are: <P> Conventional Wisdom, by Marcia Talley<BR> Djinn And Tonic, by Neil Plakcy<BR> The Vanishing Wife, by Victoria Thompson<BR> The Right to Bare Arms, by John Gregory Betancourt<BR> Message in a Bottle, by Su Kopil<BR> Anonymous, by Kate Flora<BR> What Goes Around, by B.K. Stevens<BR> The Hair of the Dog, by Charles Todd<BR> The Best-Laid Plans, by Barb Goffman<BR> A Dark and Stormy Light, by Gigi Pandian<BR> The Clue in the Blue Booth, by Hank Phillippi Ryan<BR> Wicked Writers, by Frances McNamara<BR> Coverture, by KB Inglee<BR> Dark Secrets, by Kathryn Leigh Scott<BR> Tarnished Hope, by KM Rockwood<BR> Not Forgotten, by L.C. Tyler<BR> Boston Bouillabaisse, by Nancy Brewka-Clark<BR> Killing Kippers, by Eleanor Cawood Jones<BR> Elemental Chaos, by M Evonne Dobsonv Outside the Box, by Ruth Moose<BR> The Perfect Pitch, by Marie Hannan-Mandel<BR> Two Birds with One Stone, by Rhys Bowen<BR> A Gathering of Great Detectives, by Shawn Reilly Simmon

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