"The world’s greatest sleuth makes his American debut in this groundbreaking collection of never-before-published mystery stories set in the US. The world’s greatest detective and his loyal sidekick Dr. Watson are on their first trip across the Atlantic—to nineteenth-century America! From the bustling neighborhoods of New York City and Boston to sinister locales like Salt Lake City and fog-shrouded cities like San Francisco, the beloved ..."
"When you were a kid, did you long to put on your cowboy boots, belt on your guns, saddle up, and ride off to find adventures? Did you sit glued to the TV watching "The Lone Ranger," "Maverick," "Bonanza," "The Wild Wild West," "The Adventures of Brsico County Jr.," and "Firefly"? And were you caught up in movies like "Outlands," "Time Bandits," "Serenity," or "Back to the Future Part ""III"? If so, "Westward Weird "is the book for you. ..."
"In these stories computers appear as both the abused and as abusers. Among the writers represented are Robert Silverberg, Joe Cores, Edward Wellen, Edward Hoch, Gordon R. Dickson, Stan Dryer, J.T. Mcintosh and Isaac Asimov."
"This collection of fictional sightings creates the potential for a few nightmares a la Stephen King. -School Library JournalA Union Lieutenant keeps his promise to return to his sweetheart in Brooklyn and waltz to "The Blue Danube," even in death. In rural Virginia, a group of privileged pranksters suffer for dismissing the legend of the ghost who guards a Confederate shot tower. In a small town in South Carolina, a washer woman goes ma ..."
"Explore fascinating, often chilling “what if” accounts of the world that could have existed—and still might yet . . . Science fiction’s most illustrious and visionary authors hold forth the ultimate alternate history collection. Here you’ll experience mind-bending tales that challenge your views of the past, present, and future, including:• “The Lucky Strike”: When the Lucky Strike is chosen over the Enola Gay to drop the first at ..."
""Is Mr. Gunn here?" His voice was husky, like he had a cold. "There is no Mr.
Gunn. Only C.J., but she's in court ..." "She? I don't understand. I want to talk to Mr.
C.J. Gunn." His annoyance was obvious in his derisive tone. "C.J. isn't a mister."
Mummy Stories by Martin Harry Greenberg Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 1990 by Ballantine Books ISBN-13: 978-0-345-36354-1, ISBN: 0-345-36354-X
"A collection of nineteen original tales by today's masters of terror includes novellas by Dean R. Koontz, John Coyne, and F. Paul Wilson, and stories by Robert R. McCammon, Rick Hautala, Joe R. Lansdale, Richard Laymon, and others. Reprint."
"This time, he was determined to beat Philippe DeVrees. His luck had run strong
last night until DeVrees caught a mighty winning streak. Nate knew he should
have been seeing to his job tending the stock, but the lure of the late afternoon
game and the chance to defeat the haughty gambler proved a more enticing
pursuit. Besides, Emil had already taken the fresh horses to the front. By the time
he returned, Nate's game would be comple ..."
"Richard Gilliam, Edward E Kramer, Martin H. Greenberg. “If I can find someone to
teach you, would you like to learn the sword?” The boy exhaled. His eyes
watered. He blinked rapidly, and averted his gaze. “Do ya think I could?” “Aye ...
Clean, and polished, shining in the daylight, they still had a menace to them. The
boy would learn to control them. And he would learn the history of their use.
Weapons did not cripple. Men did. Per ..."
"The sound of a crowded saloon . . . The cry of a train coming through the night. . . The pounding of horses ridden by friends or foe. . . From the searing sun to snow-steeped winters, towns called Sentinel, Iron Mountain and St. Elmo stood strong and fierce--before they finally died. Now, these ghost towns return to life under the spell of such great Western tale-tellers as Louis L'Amour, Elmer Kelton, William W. Johnstone, Bill Brooks, ..."
"Liane entered the hut and lunged for the girl, but twenty thin shafts darted out,
twenty points pricking his chest. He halted, eyebrows raised, mouth twitching. “
Down, steel,” said Lith. The blades snapped from view. “So easily could I seek
your vitality,” said Lith, “had I willed.” Liane frowned and rubbed his chin as if
pondering. “You understand,” he said earnestly, “what a witless thing you do.
Liane is feared by those who fear ..."