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2012

Edgar R. Burroughs Collection: 24 Works


Edgar Rice Burroughs - 2012
    Unlike other e-book editions, the text and chapters are perfectly set up to match the layout and feel of a physical copy, rather than being haphazardly thrown together for a quick release. This edition also comes with a linked Table of Contents for both the list of included books and their respective chapters. Navigation couldn't be easier. Purchase this Edgar Rice Burroughs Collection and treat yourself to the following list of works by this classic author:A Princess of Mars (J.C. 1/5)Tarzan of the ApesThe Return of TarzanAt the Earth's CoreThe Beasts of TarzanThe Gods of Mars (J.C. 2/5)The MuckerThe Son of TarzanJungle Tales of TarzanThe Lost ContinentThe Oakdale AffairOut of Time's AbyssThe Land that Time ForgotThe People that Time ForgotThe Warlord of Mars (J.C. 3/5)Tarzan the UntamedThuvia, Maid of Mars (J.C. 4/5)Tarzan the TerribleThe Efficiency ExpertThe Chessmen of Mars (J.C. 5/5)PellucidarThe Mad KingThe Outlaw of TornThe Monster Men

Trigun Maximum Omnibus, Volume 1


Yasuhiro Nightow - 2012
    But the Stampede's many enemies have kept their motors running, and they're back on his trail and determined to bring Vash to ground - hard! And a new crowd of bounty hunters, badasses, and brain-cases are also looking to cash in the astronomical price on his head!Yasuhiro's Nightow's Trigun is a worldwide sensation, and Trigun Maximum Omnibus Volume 1 presents Nightow's signature Trigun series in value-priced editions of nearly 600 pages!Contains Trigun Maximum Volumes 1-3.

The Solomon Kane, And Other Stories:17 Stories by Robert E. Howard


Robert E. Howard - 2012
    Howard in 1928-1939. In this book contains 17 stories of Solomon Kane, Bran Mak Morn , Cormac Fitzgeoffrey, El Borak, and Other Historical stories :1.Red Shadows, First published in Weird Tales, August 1928. Alternate title: Solomon Kane.( with free audiobooks link)2.Skulls in the Stars, First published in Weird Tales, January 1929. (with free audiobooks link)3.Rattle of Bones, First published in Weird Tales, June 1929. (with free audiobooks link)4.The Lost Race, First published in Weird Tales, January 1927. 5.Hawks of Outremer, First published in Oriental Stories, April-May-June 1931.6.The Blood of Belshazzar, First published in Oriental Stories, Fall 1931.7.The Daughter of Erlik Khan, First published in Top-Notch, December 1934.8.Hawk of the Hills, First appeared in Top-Notch, June 1935.9.Blood of the Gods, First published in Top-Notch, July 1935.10.The Country of the Knife, First published in Complete Stories, August 1936. Alternate title: Sons of the Hawk.11.Son of the White Wolf, First published in Thrilling Adventures, December 1936.12.The Lost Valley of Iskander, First published in 1934. Alternate title: Swords of the Hills.13.Gates of Empire, Published in Golden Fleece, January 1939. Alternative title: The Road of the Mountain Lion.14.Lord of Samarcand, First published in Oriental Stories, Spring 1932. Alternative title: The Lame Man.15.Red Blades of Black Cathay, Published in Oriental Stories, February-March 1931. (with free audiobooks link)16.The Lion of Tiberias, Published in Magic Carpet Magazine, July 1933.17.The Sowers of Thunder, First published in Oriental Stories, Winter 1932.

Kull of Atlantis, And Other Stories:17 Short Stories by Robert E. Howard


Robert E. Howard - 2012
    Howard in 1925-1952. In this book contains 17 stories of Kull of Atlantis, Black Vulmea story, James Allison story, Wild Bill Clanton story, and Other Fantasy stories :1.The Shadow Kingdom (First Published in Weird Tales, August 1929)2.The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune (First published in Weird Tales, September 1929)3.Black Vulmea's Vengeance (First published in Golden Fleece, November 1938)4.Black Canaan (First published in Weird Tales, June 1936)5.People of the Dark (First published in Strange Tales, June 1932)6.Spear and Fang (First published in Weird Tales, July 1925)7. The House of Arabu (First published in Avon Fantasy Reader, 1952. Alternative title: Witch from Hell's Kitchen)8.The Voice of El-Lil (First published in Oriental Stories, November 1930. Alternative title: Temptress of the Tower of Torture and Sin)9.The Cairn on the Headland (First published in Strange Tales, January 1933)10.The Dream Snake (First published in Weird Tales, February 1928.)11.The Fearsome Touch of Death (Published in Weird Tales, February 1930)12.The Hyena (First published in Weird Tales, March 1928)13.The Garden of Fear (First published in Marvel Tales, July-August 1934)14.The Treasure of Tartary (Published in Thrilling Adventures, January 1935. A Kirby O'Donnell story)15.The Valley of the Worm (First published in Weird Tales, February 1934)16.She Devil (First published in Spicy Adventure Stories, April 1936. A Wild Bill Clanton story)17.The Purple Heart of Erlik (First published in Spicy Adventure Stories, November 1936) A Wild Bill Clanton story

Bullets Are My Business


Josh K. Stevens - 2012
    Stevens masterfully draws a hit man’s underground world of bullets, sex, death, money, and betrayal in his mile-a-minute debut of dark modern noir.Levi Maurice has always had his eye on the money in his career as a hit man. A chain-smoking alcoholic with a penchant for all the wrong women, Levi is never short of improvised plans and smart-assed remarks to ensure he makes it to the next paycheck. But when the tables are turned and a hit is put out on him, he suddenly finds himself fighting for his life. Along with his crooked cop neighbor, Jacks, and his radical protester little sister, Chenille, Levi has to find out who has it out for him before he finds himself six feet under. Not helping are the mysterious mint green envelopes appearing on his doorstep, asking for his help just when Levi himself needs it most, and Megan, his sexy new girlfriend, who may not be as honest as she looks.Bullets Are My Business is a bloody, fast-paced, darkly humorous ride into the life of a hired gun who finds himself on the wrong side of a hit — and may not make it out alive.

Speak to Me of Death: The Selected Short Fiction of Cornell Woolrich, Volume 1


Cornell Woolrich - 2012
    The first volume contains many stories that are seeing their first reprinting in book form in several years. Film noir expert Thomas Renzi has supplied an outstanding introduction to this volume, which includes many of Woolrich's best-known tales, including "Rear Window," "Marihuana," and over a dozen others. With a stunning cover by famed artist Matt Mahurin.

Nightbeat: Night Stories


Tommy Hancock - 2012
    The show featured Randy Stone, a reporter who covered the night beat for the Chicago Star with a unique blend of wit, compassion and toughness. From murder to mystery, gunplay to climactic chases, from heartache to hardboiled, every night brought a new story to Randy Stone and he would be drawn in, eager to see them, hear them, live them, and record them. Nightbeat was more than a crime drama. It was a human drama.Radio Archives invites you to return to the streets of Randy Stone’s Chicago in Nightbeat: Night Stories. Six brand new Nightbeat stories are now available in this beautifully formatted eBook. Authors Howard Hopkins, Will Murray, Paul Bishop, Mark Squirek, Bobby Nash and Tommy Hancock breathe new life into Randy Stone, bringing the nostalgic noir feel of the radio series fans have enjoyed for over sixty years to newly written tales that capture the true essence of Nightbeat. A mystery involving a puzzle. A mad killer strangling women. A young boy on the wrong road. An old flame threatening to burn again. Blood and Conspiracy in the boxing ring. The murder of a reporter. And at the center of every tale, Randy Stone. This nostalgic newly written collection issued for your reading pleasure in electronic format also features a cover by Douglas Klauba.This Collection includes:Introduction by Tommy HancockStrangler by Howard HopkinsThe Chicago Punch by Paul BishopPuzzle in Purple by Will MurrayDown Addison Road by Mark SquirekLucky by Tommy HancockThe One That Got Away by Bobby NashStep into the world that comes alive when the sun sets with Nightbeat: Night Stories.