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Fredric Brown

    29. říjen 1906 – 11. březen 1972

    Fredric Brown byl americký autor science fiction a detektivních příběhů, známý svou odvážnou narativní experimentací v žánrové literatuře. Ačkoliv za svého života nebyl masově populární, získal si značné kultovní následovníky, kteří objevují jeho díla dodnes. Brownova tvorba se vyznačuje nekonvenčním přístupem k vyprávění a často se zabývá neočekávanými zvraty a temnými stránkami lidské povahy. Jeho styl, ovlivněný novinářskou profesí, je stručný a úderný, což čtenářům poskytuje intenzivní a nezapomenutelný zážitek.

    Fredric Brown
    Chemical Warfare
    And the Gods Laughed
    Happy Ending (Paperback)
    Soukromé očko
    Krajní meze 1. a 3. díl
    Ten bláznivý vesmír!
    • 2023

      The Dead Ringer

      • 206 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      Set against the backdrop of a traveling carnival, Ed Hunter and his Uncle Am must uncover a murderer targeting victims based on size. As they navigate the vibrant yet dangerous world of freaks and strippers, Ed's investigation is complicated by his burgeoning romance with a captivating redhead. The story offers intriguing insights into carnival life while blending mystery and personal stakes, as Ed grapples with both love and the looming threat of a killer in their midst.

      The Dead Ringer
    • 2022

      This book "" Happy Ending "", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

      Happy Ending
    • 2021

      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.

      And the Gods Laughed
    • 2019

      Madball

      • 198 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
      4,2(11)Ohodnotit

      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.

      Madball
    • 2017

      "Самое обыкновенное убийство". Первый роман из серии о семейном детективном агентстве Хантеров. Отец юного Эда Хантера, простой наборщик из типографии, отправился обмывать получку, а утром был найден убитым в переулке. Полиция считает расследование бесперспективным, и тогда Эд вместе с дядей, «карнавальщиком» Эмброузом Хантером, начинают самостоятельные поиски убийцы. Из рассказов дяди Эд с изумлением узнает о бурной молодости отца… "Где тебя настигнет смерть?". Однажды в жаркий августовский полдень в детективное агентство «Хантер и Хантер» обращается за помощью очаровательная рыжеволосая красотка Салли Доуэр. Эд Хантер и его дядя Эм решительно отказывают девушке, когда она объясняет, что ее хотят убить… марсиане. Однако девушка так мила и так сильно расстроена, что Эд Хантер соглашается провести с ней один вечер, чтобы она хоть ненадолго почувствовала себя в безопасности…

      Самое обыкновенное убийство. Где тебя настигнет смерть?
    • 2016

      The Far Cry / The Screaming Mimi

      • 410 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      Exploring the razor's edge of morality, this collection features two gripping narratives by Fredric Brown, where characters navigate their lives amidst alcoholism and dark themes. "The Screaming Mimi" delves into the early portrayal of a serial killer, while "The Far Cry" presents a chilling murder mystery set in Chicago and the haunting landscapes of New Mexico. Both stories challenge societal taboos of their time, offering a raw glimpse into the human psyche. Enhanced by a new introduction from Barry N. Malzberg, this edition honors Brown's legacy.

      The Far Cry / The Screaming Mimi
    • 2013

      The Screaming Mimi

      • 202 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení
      3,6(5)Ohodnotit

      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.

      The Screaming Mimi
    • 2013

      The Fabulous Clipjoint

      • 211 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení
      3,8(53)Ohodnotit

      Set in 1948, the story follows eighteen-year-old Ed Hunter, who yearns to escape his unhappy home life, dominated by his alcoholic father and a difficult stepfamily. When his father mysteriously disappears, Ed teams up with his Uncle Ambrose, a former carnival worker, to uncover the truth behind his father's death. As they delve into the investigation, Ed discovers the complexities of life and the harsh realities he had previously taken for granted, revealing a deeper understanding of his family and himself.

      The Fabulous Clipjoint
    • 2012

      The Freakshow Murders

      • 160 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení
      2,9(6)Ohodnotit

      First published in 1943, THEe ^FREAKSHOWe ^MURDERS is a classic, but long-neglected, 9-chapter mystery novella by the king of twisted crime fiction, Fredric Brown. Set in the shadowy confines of a travelling carnival, complete with its own freaks, waxworks and grifters, Brown's story collides the clandestine world of Tod Browning's film Freaks with elements of violent murder, robbery and suspense to forge a gripping genre piece shot through with disquiet and the grotesque. This new edition of THEe ^FREAKSHOWe ^MURDERS also includes Brown's 6-part 1942 story Ae ^CATe ^FROMe ^SIAM, a spiralling descent into bloody murder, psychosis, mind control and hallucination.

      The Freakshow Murders
    • 2010

      Happy Ending (Paperback)

      • 48 stránek
      • 2 hodiny čtení
      4,0(1)Ohodnotit

      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.

      Happy Ending (Paperback)