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When Merryn O'Neill's fiance, Jake Hawkins, an officer with the Pacific Islands Regiment in Port Moresby, breaks off their engagement, so he can marry the daughter of his commanding officer, her world is torn apart.<br /> <br />Arriving reluctantly in Port Moresby to take up a prearranged flying position, Merryn doesn't envisage the magical spell this strange and seductive land, particularly one of its own people, will cast over her. But Merryn and Jake share a secret...
| Автор | Rosemary Esmonde Peterswald |
Walter Kovak – insurance worker, early forties, unhappily married, no children, memorably invisible – is the sole survivor of a devastating suburban train crash. But Walter has no memory of the tragedy.<br /> <br />One year on he starts to receive mysterious random warnings from strangers – warnings that could again save his life. And his memory of the fateful day begins to return.<br /> <br />Ashley Sievwright lives, works and writes in Melbourne. His first novel,...
| Автор | Ashley Sievwright |
When Elmo comes back from his holiday early he finds that his whole immediate family had just died in a house fire. Never forgiving himself for not being there to save the people he loved Elmo retreats into his emotional shell. Not coping well with all the stages of mourning Elmo leaves the country of his birth. He ties to leave his early life behind. Getting a job in Florida he is hiding in a clerical position. Elmo avoids promotion opportunities for ten years. Then he is thrust back into the...
| Автор | Gregory J. McKenzie |
Here are six long stories of mystery, fantasy, and science fiction to entertain you, and a rare poem by the author. A woman and her daughter discover there is more to death than biology, a young student bullied at school finds power in a poster, and a hog farmer begins a journey to his destiny in a rainstorm. A grandson finds himself in danger for suspecting that his grandmother is doing a “bad thing” in her basement. A creature from mythology is reunited with her lover from a distant past, and...
| Автор | James C. Glass |
The book All Are Mortal is a fantasy version of a famous biblical tale involving a man born with the name of Abram. He is chosen to be the father of many nations. As a descendant of Noah he lives a long time and comes to believe that their is only one God. This sets him apart from even his own brother. Then God changes his name to Abraham and promises him many descendants. Even after Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed Abraham proclaims that God is merciful. His nephew Lot is not so sure after he...
| Автор | Greg Pius |
Weird Tales #360 is a special Elder Gods issue, featuring creepy new stories by many horror & dark fantasy luminaries, including: <P> Brian Lumley – «The Long Last Night»<BR> Michael Shea – «Momma Durtt»<BR> Michael Reyes – «The Darkness at Table Rock Road»<BR> Darrell Schweitzer – «The Runners Beyond the Wall»<BR> Matthew Jackson – «Drain» <BR> William Blake-Smith – «The Thing in the Cellar» <BR> Parke Godwin – «To Be a Star» <BR> ...
| Автор | Рэй Брэдбери |
Tales To Thrill contains 3 stories plus a script.<br /><br />An excerpt;<br /><br />Renowned dragon slayer Sir George after retiring from slaying the mentioned beasts had decided on other pursuits, such as finding the legendary Golden Cock, many have tried looking for it; all failed. Keeping this in mind; he knew he needed the best men for the job.<br /><br />“I need men to join me on a quest!” He said, walking into an inn. No one responded until one man waved...
| Автор | Joseph Ippolito |
If dogs could write, this is what they'd say: «MY LIFE is a one-of-a-kind autobiography, not only because it describes my interesting and unusual life, but also because I am a dog. And as far as I know, this is the first-ever canine autobiography.» Science fiction writer James C. Glass says, «If you've ever had a dog for a pet and suffered through its loss, this book will be an emotional trip for you. I enjoyed Rushie's adventures, with a laugh, and yes, more than a few tears....
| Автор | Fred Evans |
The thirty-two stories in this new collection reflect the differences between man's real self and the various masks he has to wear in a Romanian society that vacillates between nostalgia for its communist past and restrained optimism about its capitalist future. The characters, who are taken from all walks of life, face constant political intrigues, moral dilemmas, and/or family crises. They must find a way to fit their own life stories, however insignificant, within the often ruthless...
| Автор | Aurel Stancu |
When Jake Bonner jumped off the boxcar in the little Ohio town, he had no idea that he would soon be facing a murder rap and would have to tangle with the Neo-Nazis, the Klu Klux Klan, and the Black Panthers. He didn't know either that the Moundsville Penitentiary, Where he would do his time was the meanest prison in the world, far worse than the French Devils Island Prison. He couldn't believe either the crooked lawyer who said he could spring him and could have never have imagined...
| Автор | Donald E. Morrow |