Fredric Brown Knihy

Tři úspěšné romány od AFSF v novém balení: Počátky chaosu, Stardance, Ten bláznivý vesmír! Colin Kapp: Počátky chaosu (The Patters of Chaos) Bron – agent Hvězdného komanda, synkretista, katalyzátor Chaosu, jediný muž v historii, který dokáže úspěšně manipulovat výsledky Chaosu. Před vámi leží jeho příběh… Fredric Brown: Ten bláznivý vesmír! (What Mad Universe) Keith Winton – šéfredaktor sci-fi magazínu „Překvapující příběhy“ – se při nehodě pokusné rakety nalézá v epicentru výbuchu. Nikdo v okolí explozi nepřežije, jen Winton se probere živ a zdráv, ovšem v trochu jiné realitě… Proč a jak se tam ocitl? Jak se dostane zpět? Vrátí se vůbec? Spider Robinson, Jeanne Robinson: Stardance (Stardance) Shara Drummondová je první tanečnice v beztížném prostoru. Současně její taneční umění pomůže navázat kontakt s neznámou mimozemskou civilizací, jejíž loď přilétá k Zemi… Příběh je držitelem cen Hugo 1978 a Nebula 1979.

Co člověku vytane na mysli, když se řekne soukromý detektiv? Možná Sherlock Holmes nebo Phil Marlowe, drsný cynik s vášní pro alkohol, který se potlouká po zločinných ulicích velkoměsta. Nebo Lew Archer, Matthew Scudder a další tvrdí muži. S postupem času se však soukromé detektivy rozšířily o nové postavy, jako Milt Davis od McBaina, intelektuál Dan Fortune či hrdinky Sue Graftonové, které se s osudem vyrovnávají s šarmem a přidávají do příběhů špetku sexu a humoru. Drsný život soukromých detektivů je součástí detektivního žánru a jeho přitažlivost neupadá. Tato antologie zahrnuje čtyřiadvacet povídek, které patří k nejlepším za posledních padesát let. Stačí otevřít knížku, rozsvítit ve všech místnostech a zkontrolovat okna, než začnete číst. Výbor obsahuje povídky od autorů jako Raymond Chandler, Fredric Brown, Howard Browne, Ross Macdonald, Henry Kane, Richard S. Prather, Joseph Hansen, Ed McBain, Stephen Marlowe, Edward D. Hoch, Stuart M. Kaminsky, Lawrence Block, John Lutz, Sue Grafton, Ed Gorman, Stephen Greenleaf, Bill Pronzini, Marcia Muller, Arthur Lyons, Max Allan Collins, Robert J. Randisi a Loren D. Estleman.

A world had collapsed around this man -- a world that would never shout his praises again. The burned-out cities were still and dead, the twisted bodies and twisted souls giving him their last salute in death. And now he was alone, alone surrounded by memories, alone and waiting . . . Sometimes the queerly shaped Venusian trees seemed to talk to him, but their voices were soft. They were loyal people. There were four men in the lifeboat that came down from the space-cruiser. Three of them were still in the uniform of the Galactic Guards.

The preservation of "And the Gods Laughed" highlights its significance in human history. This modern edition has been reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability, making it accessible for both current and future generations. The effort to maintain the integrity of the work emphasizes its lasting value.

Set against the backdrop of post-9/11 concerns about weapons of mass destruction, this book offers a detailed analysis of the historical factors that have limited the use of WMDs. Frederic J. Brown explores the intricate interplay of political and technological restraints during the world wars, revealing their unpredictable nature and ongoing significance. His innovative framework provides a fresh perspective on national security and the complexities surrounding the threat of chemical warfare.

Set in a dystopian future, this gripping tale follows a group of young athletes who are forced to compete in a brutal sport known as Madball. As they navigate the challenges of survival and loyalty, the characters confront moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of their world. Themes of resilience, friendship, and the quest for freedom are explored as they fight against oppressive forces. With intense action and emotional depth, the story delves into the impact of sport on identity and community in a society that thrives on chaos.

A serial killer holds a city hostage by fear, while the lives of ordinary citizens are drawn into an inescapable spiral of greed and chance.

Night of the JabberwockMurder, bank-robbing, gangsters and haunted houses in Lewis Carroll's Wonderland. A fascinating mystery, unavailable for over 30 years.The Screaming Mimifilmed by Gerd Oswald with Anita Ekberg and Phil CareyBeauty and the beast succumb together to evil as a ripper is loose in the night.Knock Three-One-Twofilmed by Jean-Pierre Mocky with Michel Simon and Michel Serrault and for American TV with Warren OatesA liquor salesman with a bad gambling habit observes the killer who is terrorizing the city. But who really is the killer?The Fabulous Clipjointwinner of the Edgar for Best First Novel in 1950All the suspense of a midnight walk through a long Chicago alley, at the end of which lurks a new kind of murderer.

The haunting image of a girl frozen in terror captures the essence of horror and desperation in this narrative. As she attempts to fend off a menacing figure, her contorted body and silent scream evoke a chilling atmosphere. The story delves into themes of fear, vulnerability, and the struggle against an unseen evil, creating a gripping tale that explores the depths of human emotion in the face of danger.