Mr. Shaitana was famous as a flamboyant party host, but he was a man of whome everybody was a little afraid. So, when he boasted to Hercule Poirot that he considered murder and art form, the detective had some reservations about accepting a party invitation to view Shaitana's private collection. Indeed, what began as an absorbing evening of bridge was to turn into a more dangerous game altogether . . . Views: 58
Luke Fitzwilliam does not believe Miss Pinkerton's wild allegation that a multiple murderer is at work in the quiet English village of Wychwood and that her local doctor is next in line.But within hours, Miss Pinkerton has been killed in a hit-and-run car accident. Mere coincidence? Luke is inclined to think so—until he reads in the Times of the unexpected demise of Wychwood's Dr. Humbleby.... Views: 58
Susannah had met Fernando Cuevas in London, and in a whirlwind romance had fallen wildly and irrevocably in love with him. She could hardly believe it when Fernando, on what seemed to be an unconvincing excuse, ended it all, and disappeared out of her life as quickly as he had come into it. The only thing to do, Susannah decided, was to make a new life for herself, so she took a job as governess to a young Spanish girl which would take her to live in Spain for a while. She was horrified, on arriving at her destination, to realise that the child was Fernando's daughter; that he was very much married; and that she was going to meet him again at any moment. What was she to do now? Views: 58
Book DescriptionTom Kedrick earned his stripes during the Civil War, fought Apaches, and even soldiered overseas. But in the high desert country of New Mexico, the battle-hardened Kedrick is entangled in a different kind of war, fueled by greed and deception. Hired by Alton Burwick to drive a pack of renegades and outlaws off the government land recently set aside for an Indian reservation, Kedrick begins to notice that things are not as they seem. As his suspicions grow, he realizes that he may be fighting on the wrong side of a land swindle. Disillusioned and outraged, Kedrick must take action against the very people who hired him–or be forced to witness the bloody massacre of innocent men and women.From the Paperback edition.From the PublisherAlton Burwick was itching to make a big land grab at Yellow Butte. But first, he had to drive the tough band of squatters from the range. So he rounded up a bunch of killers for the job, and hired Tom Kendrick to ramrod the crew, never mentioning that they would be fighting innocent men and women. Suddenly Kedrick realized he would have to do something fast--before Burwick's mob turned Yellow Butte into a wasteland. Views: 58
BIONICS MAN HUNTS THE SECRETS OF THE GODS!
Hidden deep in the mountainous interior of Peru lie the unexplored remains of an ancient civilization. A civilization capable of erecting a vast, stone highway, smooth as marble, more than two miles above sea level. How could prehistoric peoples achieve this impossible feat? What extrahuman power lies behind it? Could this power be used again today?
It is Cyborg Steve Austin’s assignment to answer these questions. But his expedition is not alone in pursuing the mysteries of the ancients. Austin’s rivals are vicious in their methods—and evil in their intentions. And all the superhuman abilities of the man-machine may not be enough to preserve the power of the High Crystal!
CYBORG and OPERATION NUKE, the original adventures of Steve Austin, are also available in Mayflower Books. Views: 58
The novel concerns a trio of alien explorers, each one surgically altered so that they outwardly appear human, who find themselves separated, and permanently stranded on Earth, after their ship explodes while hovering in low orbit. Each of the aliens is injured during the accident, and all are taken in and nursed back to health by kindly human beings. Views: 58
Beasts, Men…Or Aliens? In that hidden valley, land of strangely forbidding beauty, Eric Nelson, soldier of fortune, faced a battle stranger than any he had ever encountered. He was hired to fight for humanity, against beings that seemed to be both more and less than human. The weapons of the enemy seemed to include centuries-old powers hinted at in tales of magic and superstition, but he fought on… even when helplessly trapped in the body of a savage wolf. Then came the climactic test of his allegiance, the knowledge that more than just humanity was at stake… and the final mind-shattering discovery of the alien secret that lay buried in the Cavern of Creation! Views: 58
Durandal is a forgotten treasure; a classic of the pulp
fiction era and a progenitor of the modern heroic fantasy genre. A dark
and dramatic epic set in the thirteenth century, it's complex, original,
and written in a vivid, cinematic style by a master craftsman. It's no
surprise to discover that movie director Cecil B. de Mille recognized
Lamb's talents and employed him as technical advisor and screenwriter
for several de Mille productions.Sir Hugh of Taranto is an
idealistic young knight, part of a contingent of Frankish Crusaders
supporting the Byzantine Emperor Theodore Lascaris against Islamic
Turkish forces at Antioch. During the battle the Franks are callously
betrayed by their allies. Only one survives slaughter by the Turks: Sir
Hugh, saved from certain death by a mysterious warrior who bequeaths him
Durandal, the legendary sword once owned by Charlemagne's paladin,
Roland.Vowing vengeance for his comrades and pursued by Imperial
agents who want no living witnesses to the Emperor's perfidy, Sir Hugh's
twisting and turning path leads him ever further East, through Syria
and Persia into the Caucasus, where he is captured by Mongol tribesmen,
outriders of Genghis Khan's army.This is pure high adventure,
full of action and intrigue, ringing with battle cries and clashing
swords, and clearly in the tradition of nineteenth century authors like
H. Rider Haggard, Sir Walter Scott and William Morris. It's no
simplistic "Boy's Own" tale, though. There are no cardboard cutout
villains inspired by xenophobia. The few women who appear are strong
personalities, confident in their female power. Believable characters
and settings both exotic yet realistic reflect Harold Lamb's extensive
knowledge about the period and the peoples and places featured in Durandal.In
this more cynical age it's refreshing to read a story which unashamedly
celebrates the virtues of honor, duty and loyalty, not confined to any
one race or religion, and comradeship which transcends all cultural
barriers. (1931, 370 pages)Note: The rare 1931 edition of Durandal consists of three
novellas first published in "Adventure" magazine, linked by additional
short stories into a complete tale. This 1931 edition is the only one
which contains all the original material. The 1981 edition from
publisher Donald M. Grant (beautifully illustrated by Alicia Austin and
George Barr; see cover art above) includes only the first part of the
1931 novel. The sequel, Sea of Ravens, about Hugh's adventures in the East, was published separately in 1983. Views: 58
Events that take place in an obscure oil-surveyor's camp in the French West Indies act as the link and the catalyst for three desperate groups of people thousands of miles apart – in London, New York and the picturesque old quarter of New Orleans.Upon often trivial acts depends matters of life and love and death, and as always Alec Waugh has distilled the drama and the truth from a wide spectrum of characters and situations. The fascination of this novel is that it is, in effect, a game of global consequences. Views: 58
Nobel winner Pearl S. Buck’s classic debut novel, about one Chinese woman’s coming of age as she’s torn between Eastern and Western culturesKwei-lan is a traditional Chinese girl—taught by her mother to submit in all things, “as a flower submits to sun and rain alike.” Her marriage was arranged before she was born. As she approaches her wedding day, she’s surprised by one aspect of her anticipated life: Her husband-to-be has been educated abroad and follows many Western ideas that Kwei-lan was raised to reject. When circumstances push the couple out of the family home, Kwei-lan finds her assumptions about tradition and modernity tested even further. East Wind: West Wind is a sensitive, early exploration of the cross-cultural themes that went on to become a hallmark of Buck’s acclaimed novels. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Pearl S. Buck including rare images from the author’s estate. Views: 58
The long-out-of-print first title in the extremely popular Pascoe and Dalziel series and mystery readers are passionate about reading in series order. The author recently published the 24th in the series, Death Comes for the Fat Man, to universally terrific reviews. New fans of Pascoe and Dalziel who discovered the series during the 15 years the first title(s) have been OP, will be thrilled to now have beginning title. Author's titles are consistently high sellers, Who Guards a Prince is one of Felony & Mayhem's 10 top-selling titles. Intricate, complex plot and deeply intelligent prose. Views: 58
From Robert Silverberg’s “Earthmen and Strangers” anthology, 1966:
Damon Knight is a slender, soft-spoken man with a deceptively mild smile. He seems gentle and relaxed, but behind the tranquil exterior there seethes a fiercely active mind. Knight has served science fiction as an editor of magazines and anthologies, as a feared and respected critic, as a translator from the French, and as a leader of writers’ conferences and organizations. When not engaged in any of these activities, he writes a little of the stuff himself. His short stories are marked by graceful style, stunning execution, and a profound understanding of character. All these virtues are on display in the present work—plus a chilling portrayal of a weird relationship between man and nonman. Few stories have captured the sense of differentness in an alien being as awesomely well as this one. Views: 58
Serialised in The American Weekly, Oct 28, 1934-Jan 27, 1935 Views: 58
