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To anyone interested in supernatural fiction, the work of Welsh master Arthur Machen (1863-1947) is a fundamental starting point. In 2008, Stephen King called Machen's «The Great God Pan» (included here) «Maybe the best [horror story] in the English language» in an interview. And H.P. Lovecraft wrote: «Of living creators of cosmic fear raised to its most artistic pitch, few if any can hope to equal the versatile Arthur Machen, author of some dozen tales long and short, in which the elements of hidden horror and brooding fright attain an almost incomparable substance and realistic acuteness.» <P> "The Arthur Machen Megapack" presents 25 Classic Works by Arthur Machen, ranging from supernatural to war stories, including 3 poems and a critical essay by Vincent Starrett. Almost 1,200 pages!<P> Included are:<P> ARTHUR MACHEN: A NOVELIST OF ECSTASY AND SIN, by Vincent Starrett<BR> THE REMEMBRANCE OF THE BARD<BR> THE PRAISE OF MYFANWY<BR> A FRAGMENT OF LIFE<BR> THE WHITE PEOPLE<BR> THE GREAT GOD PAN<BR> THE SHINING PYRAMID<BR> THE INMOST LIGHT<BR> THE HILL OF DREAMS<BR> THE THREE IMPOSTORS<BR> THE RED HAND<BR> THE SECRET GLORY<BR> THE HAPPY CHILDREN<BR> MUNITIONS OF WAR<BR> THE BOWMEN<BR> THE SOLDIERS' REST<BR> THE MONSTRANCE<BR> THE ROSE GARDEN<BR> THE CEREMONY<BR> A DOUBLE RETURN<BR> THE TERROR<BR> FAR OFF THINGS<BR> THE GREAT RETURN<BR> HIEROGLYPHICS<BR> A NEW CHRISTMAS CAROL<BR> ELEUSINIA<P> And don't forget to search this ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see the 200+ entries in this series, covering classic authors and subjects like mysteries, science fiction, westerns, ghost stories – and much, much more!

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She was the kind of woman a man always noticed, mostly because of her eyes: deep and dark, they'd held a warmth that could easily kindle a fire in one's soul. Now they were staring sightlessly up from the sidewalk. It was a killing without a motive, just the first of a string of murders that led Johnny Merak, private investigator, from the teeming underworlds of Chicago and Los Angeles to the edge of the New Mexican desert, trailing a killer who left no clues. But Merak knew the Mafia, its methods and its hiding places–because he'd once been part of that scene himself. And now he was determined to exterminate the evil bosses who controlled the…SAVAGE CITY! The second great hard-boiled entry in a long-running crime series!

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The Summer, 1998 issue of WEIRD TALES presents 9 great fantasy & horror stories, plus the usual features and poems. A strong issue, with the following stories: <P> FLOWER WATER, by Tanith Lee<BR> THE RENFIELDS, by Christopher Lee Walters<BR> THE GAME, by Melanie Tem<BR> ON THE LAST NIGHT OF THE FESTIVAL OF THE DEAD, by Darrell Schweitzer<BR> BEDDY-BYE, by F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre<BR> TO FAST IN FIRES, by Charles D. Edkert<BR> RING RING! by Seth Hill<BR> STEPMOTHER, by Valerie J. Friereich<BR> THE BIBLE IN BLOOD, by Ian Watson

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Called to Yemen to help her old friend Halima, correspondent Elizabeth Darcy combines work with the chance to repay an old debt. But the narrow, mysterious streets are populated with armed men and veiled women; who can tell friend from foe? Her first priority is to help Halima's young brother Ali, who has become involved with religious extremists. But murder dogs her footsteps, and she is under police surveillance. <P> Abducted along her investigative trail, Elizabeth is drawn into the terrorists' web. She must work with two men—one Yemeni, one British—who are on a mission of their own. What are their plans? And why have they all ended up in the remote Hadhramaut wadi where the Incense Road once began? Elizabeth pieces together the plot, hoping she’s in time to save Halima and Ali. But can she save herself as well? <P> "Peggy Hanson's Deadline Yemen is terrific. She brilliantly captures its mystery and its fascination, and yes, its dangers as well. I know – I’ve been there." – Charles Todd, author of the Ian Rutledge Mysteries and the Bess Crawford mysteries. <P> "I love learning something new when I read fiction, and Deadline Yemen fills the bill. This is more than a compelling mystery. It's an education about a place filled with complications, paradox, conflict and deep beauty. In short, this book is a treasure." – Anne Hillerman, author of Spider Woman's Daughter, a Joe Leaphorn/Jim Chee mystery

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Elizabeth Darcy is in the world's most intriguing city to cover for old friend and fellow correspondent Peter Franklin, found dead in the Bosphorus. She's convinced it wasn’t an accident. But uncovering secrets can be a dangerous business. Are spies involved? Criminals? Where does religion become politics, and vice versa? And who are those men following her? <P> Danger stalks her through the ancient streets. Elizabeth will be lucky to return safely to Washington. Fortunately, she has her Jane Austen book and the cat Sultana to hold onto – as long as that comfort lasts! <P> "When journalist Elizabeth Darcy travels to Istanbul to investigate the death of a friend and colleague, she is quickly immersed in a Byzantine world of secrets and deception. Peggy Hanson’s evocative description of this city of minarets and sultan's palaces is as vibrant and rich as a multi-colored Turkish carpet." – Ellen Crosby, author of Multiple Exposure <P> "Deadline Istanbul introduces a smart, determined new detective, a newspaper reporter with a can-do spirit and a sense of humor. Istanbul itself, ancient and modern, filled with its own mysteries and contradictions, comes to life in Peggy Hanson's admirable novel. Well done!" – Anne Hillerman, author of Spider Woman's Daughter, a Joe Leaphorn/Jim Chee mystery

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The Second Algernon Blackwood Megapack collects 28 more classic tales of the supernatural by one of the greatest ghost story writers of all time. Included in this volume are: <P> SKELETON LAKE<BR> SMITH: AN EPISODE IN A LODGING-HOUSE<BR> A SUSPICIOUS GIFT<BR> THE EMPTY HOUSE<BR> THE LISTENER<BR> MAY DAY EVE<BR> CARLTON'S DRIVE<BR> IF THE CAP FITS—<BR> THE MAN WHO PLAYED UPON THE LEAF<BR> OLD CLOTHES<BR> THE ECCENTRICITY OF SIMON PARNACUTE<BR> THE GOLDEN FLY<BR> THE TRANSFER<BR> THE ATTIC<BR> THE GLAMOUR OF THE SNOW<BR> SAND<BR> H.S.H.<BR> A DESERT EPISODE<BR> BY WATER<BR> THE GOBLIN'S COLLECTION<BR> A BIT OF WOOD<BR> AN EGYPTIAN HORNET<BR> CAIN'S ATONEMENT<BR> THE OTHER WING<BR> THE DANCE OF DEATH<BR> THE GARDEN OF SURVIVAL<BR> A CASE OF EAVESDROPPING<BR> CLAIRVOYANCE <P> And don't forget to search this ebook store for «Wildside Megapack» to see more entries in this series, covering classic authors and subjects like mysteries, science fiction, westerns, ghost stories – and much, much more!

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In a wild, bleak corner of the Kent Coast, a derelict harbour rots beneath the tides. Here the «Doll,» a film-struck waif, and her lover, ex-movie star Tod Hafferty, play out their final, tragic, ill-fated, real-life roles. Sudden death strikes the players more than once, ultimately involving a member of the local police force. Then, as Dr. Morelle finds himself enmeshed in a network of sex and murder, Miss Frayle's anticipated quiet weekend results in her being drawn into a climactic twist. Can Dr. Morelle find a way to unmask the real killer? Another startling entry into this long-running British classic crime series!

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The Algernon Blackwood Megapack collects 36 classic tales of the supernatural by one of the greatest ghost story writers of all time. More than just ghosts, however, this collection includes tales of vampires and other creatures of the night…and much, much more. Nearly 1,300 pages of great reading! <P> THE SINGULAR DEATH OF MORTON<BR> THE OLIVE<BR> ANCIENT LIGHTS<BR> THE KIT-BAG<BR> THE OCCUPANT OF THE ROOM<BR> A HAUNTED ISLAND<BR> THE CENTAUR<BR> THE DAMNED<BR> THE WOLVES OF GOD<BR> CHINESE MAGIC<BR> RUNNING WOLF<BR> FIRST HATE<BR> THE TARN OF SACRIFICE<BR> THE VALLEY OF THE BEASTS<BR> THE CALL<BR> EGYPTIAN SORCERY<BR> THE DECOY<BR> THE MAN WHO FOUND OUT (A NIGHTMARE)<BR> THE EMPTY SLEEVE<BR> WIRELESS CONFUSION<BR> CONFESSION<BR> THE LANE THAT RAN EAST AND WEST<BR> VENGEANCE IS MINE<BR> THE WILLOWS<BR> THE WENDIGO<BR> JOHN SILENCE, CASE 1: A PSYCHICAL INVASION<BR> JOHN SILENCE, CASE II: ANCIENT SORCERIES<BR> JOHN SILENCE, CASE III: THE NEMESIS OF FIRE<BR> JOHN SILENCE, CASE IV: SECRET WORSHIP<BR> JOHN SILENCE, CASE V: THE CAMP OF THE DOG<BR> JOHN SILENCE, CASE VI: A VICTIM OF HIGHER SPACE<BR> THE REGENERATION OF LORD ERNIE<BR> THE SACRIFICE<BR> A DESCENT INTO EGYPT<BR> WAYFARERS<BR> ACCESSORY BEFORE THE FACT <P> And don't forget to search this ebook store for «Wildside Megapack» to see more entries in this series, covering classic authors and subjects like mysteries, science fiction, westerns, ghost stories – and much, much more!

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Philo Vance is a fictional character featured in 12 crime novels written by S. S. Van Dine (the pen name of Willard Huntington Wright), published in the 1920s and 1930s. During that time, Vance was immensely popular in books, movies, and on the radio. He was portrayed as a stylish, even foppish dandy, a New York bon vivant possessing a highly intellectual bent. The novels were chronicled by his friend Van Dine (who appears as a kind of Dr. Watson figure in the books as well as the author). Also included is the bonus essay, «Twenty Rules for Writing Detective Stories.» <P> Novels included are: <P> The Benson Murder Case (1926)<BR> The «Canary» Murder Case (1927)<BR> The Greene Murder Case (1928)<BR> The Bishop Murder Case (1928)<BR> The Scarab Murder Case (1930)<BR> The Kennel Murder Case (1933)<BR> The Dragon Murder Case (1933)<BR> The Casino Murder Case (1934)<BR> The Garden Murder Case (1935)<BR> The Kidnap Murder Case (1936)<BR> The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1938)<BR> The Winter Murder Case (1939) <P> And don't forget to search this ebook store for «Wildside Megapack» to see more entries in this series, covering classic authors and subjects like mysteries, science fiction, westerns, ghost stories – and much, much more!

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Two new short novels featuring attorney Gail Brevard. In THE PURPLE GLOVE MURDERS, Gail and her companion and law partner, Conrad «Connie» Osterlitz, are relaxing at their Southern California mountain hideaway when Gail hears of a nearby tragedy. Retired Justice Winston Craig, a friend of Gail's late father, has been discovered face down near his dock on exclusive Black Bear Lake. The judge's widow, Eva, asks for their help in finding the cause of his death. As Gail begins to uncover the details of Craig's life, a familiar pattern begins to emerge. Convinced that the judge was murdered because of something he knew from one of his old cases, Gail suddenly finds herself at risk. Then Connie is attacked by an unknown assailant, and as he lies near death, Gail must use all her resources to solve the crime before it's too late. A DEATH AT CLIFFSIDE: Gail and Connie are enjoying a working vacation in San Francisco with their associate, Charles Walton, and Charles's cousin, Nick. Nick asks Gail to look into the recent death of his ex-girlfriend, Cele, whose body has just been found dead at the bottom of a cliff south of the city. The police think that she fell or leapt to her death, but Nick believes she was murdered. Gail and friends begin investigating, but soon encounter resistance, both from the woman's family and from the authorities. Why doesn't anyone want to talk about Cele's passing? And why has the woman's death apparently been covered up? Two great reads from a California native!

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