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This collection of 24 stories, which originally appeared in science
fiction and fantasy magazines, anthologies and on-line publications
between 1962 and 2013, has roots in many parts of the popular
culture from those years: other books, films, radio serials and
more. As such, its diverse tales make up a kind of informal history
of their own genres. There are recurring characters ranging from
the enigmatic Mr. Lazarus, who seems to appear whenever the natural
universe is out of whack, to the Gemini Twins, a pair of space-age
heroes with talents that enable to take on an entire planet, if
necessary. And there are many one-time characters, such as the
judge of an alien beauty contest; the Hollywood horror producer who
encounters the real thing and tries to build a movie around it; the
soldier who hunts a werewolf at a military academy; a B-western
stunt man who finds creepy characters from beyond turning up in the
cast of his latest picture, and a few well-known SF writers who
change the course of space exploration, among many others. Among
the challenges they encounter are invaders from space, vampires,
unicorns, virtual Martians and a beautiful gypsy who can foretell
the future, up to a point. And beneath the action and suspense lies
a gentle humor, here and there. These stories should have something
for every SF and fantasy enthusiast.
Texas Ranger Lieutenant Jim Blawcyzk is on his way to the easiest
assignment he's had in a long time... until a fellow Ranger, a man
Jim trusted as a friend and partner, murders their commanding
officer and puts two bullets into Jim. Now, with Jim lying gravely
wounded in a hospital bed, his long-time partner Smoky McCue, along
with Jim's son Charlie, newly appointed to the Rangers, must try
and track down the Ranger turned killer. The only problem is the
renegade lawman has powerful friends and allies in Mexico, and they
are determined to keep him safe from Texas law, at any cost.
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