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A literary genius...his realm of terror lies in the shadows of imagination.
A brilliant killer...his violence shatters the night streets -- and his knife's blade shows no mercy.
One will become a legend.
And one will meet a dark and grievous end.
THE HUMBUG
Having proved his deductive brilliance solving Baltimore's notorious "Nevermore Murders," Edgar Allan Poe turns his investigative eye to the streets of mid-nineteenth century New York City. A young beauty with a shadowy past has been savagely murdered; her hideous wounds mirror a gruesome tableau in P.T. Barnum's wax exhibit -- and it is in defense of his own innocence that America's greatest showman has come to Poe for help. But neither the writer nor the huckster has anticipated the jagged maze that is the soul of a madman....
Harold Schechter, whose historical fiction "keeps the finger of suspicion wandering until the very end" (The New York Times Book Review), adds a wry, pitch-perfect, and suspense-laced dimension to the fascinating life and times of the literary master of morbid, criminal motivation -- Edgar Allan Poe.
Customer Reviews:
Well researched, butý.......2003-07-17
Set in the 1840's this mystery story combines the talents of Edgar Allan Poe, newly moved to New York with his family, and P. T. Barnum, who has been implicated in a murder that imitated one of the exhibits in his American Museum. As the pair investigates, others are revealed to have suspicious connections to the victim, from the very wealthy to the impoverished.
Be prepared for many twists in the plot before anything resembling a resolution appears on the horison. Yet, competing with Barnum's own expansive character and the colorful personalities of his crew of 'freaks,' the plot often disappears into second place. Often, readers will wonder if they are reading a detective story or a comedy of manners. To be honest, I found this omething of a weakness.
The problem with recreating a literary force like Edgar Allan Poe is that, somehow, one must provide for the dark images of Poe that have been imposed on the general populace through high school, and well into college. Especially when turning the poet and writer into a detective and logician. If not done exactly right, the character will fail to ring true, and the story will read more like a parody than a product of its subject.
In this case, I'm not sure that Schechter didn't set out to write a wry imitation of Poe. Even the title of this work is something of a pun. P.T. Barnum, Poe's cohort in the effort to solve a gruesome crime that is in itself a parody, is depicted as original master of humbug. But Poe is equally guilty, using his place to puff himself up a bit and portray himself as perfect husband, brilliant artist, and finder of truth. Monsieur C. Auguste Dupin, if you will, reincarnated as a mid 19th century creative writer. And Schechter himself is not above a bit of 'humbuguity' of his own.
Even so, this story is beautifully researched. Countless details of Poe, New York City, and Barnum's American Museum (one of the many 'cabinets of curiosities' that preceded the establishment of the great natural history museums) abound. Unfortunately, research does not make a compelling story. As such, 'The Humbug' is more interesting than affecting, and a bit over-written.
I can accept the story, and some of its wilder escapes from the world of 'willing suspension of disbelief' as a parody of Poe's own writing style, but I would have been happier with a more natural Poe who showed more of the little defects of character that eventually undermined him. The freshness of 'Nevermore,' Schechter's first effort in this series, pardoned its inherent problems. But 'The Humbug' is simply too much of a good thing. Thus, I cannot give it a wholehearted recommendation.
Edgar Allan Poe solves a grisly murder!.......2001-12-20
"The difference between the right word and the almost right word," said Mark Twain, "is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug."
Twain's insight is brilliantly illustrated in Harold Schechter's new novel, The Hum Bug, in which Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) joins forces with P(hineas) T(aylor) Barnum (1810-1891) to track down a psychopath.
The most impressive feature of Schechter's novel is not the tale itself, but rather the author's uncanny ability to find precisely "the right word" for every circumstance.
Longtime admirers of Poe (among whom I include myself) are cognizant of Poe's idiosyncratic style: the subtle nuances of his diction and vocabulary; the cadence and rhythm of his sentences; the haunting, melancholy mood of his essays, short stories, and poems; the aesthetic beauty of his poetic prose.
Beyond doubt, Schechter has immersed himself in Poe's world. As one reads The Hum Bug, one suspects that the real Poe, as opposed to Schechter's fictional Poe, is actually narrating the tale. Indeed, one wonders if Schechter has purchased a Ouija board and is receiving direct messages from the Great Beyond!
For example, here is one of many passages I could cite: "As the workmen commenced to lower the casket into the yawning pit, I was seized with a sudden paroxysm of dread. Every fiber of my being recoiled from this all-too-vivid demonstration of the hideous end that awaits every mortal. To lie, for all eternity, within the confines of a narrow box, deep inside the earth, surrounded by the unseen but all-pervading presence of the Conqueror Worm! The mere thought of this awful eventuality caused my heart to quail--to cringe--to sicken. I gasped for breath--perspiration burst from every pore--my soul was possessed with a vague yet intolerable anguish!"
In lesser hands than those of Schechter, such an audacious first-person narrative by the author of "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart" would degenerate into maudlin purple prose--a ludicrous parody of Poe. On the contrary, Schechter succeeds with remarkable aplomb.
The time is 1844 in New York City. The venue is P. T. Barnum's American Museum, a vast assemblage of oddities, curiosities, and monstrosities. The plot centers around the search for a fiendish serial killer who is decapitating beautiful young women and leaving a long-stemmed crimson rose clenched between their teeth.
In addition to the well-developed characters of Poe and Barnum, the story features "Sissy" (Poe's wife: Virginia Clemm Poe); "Muddy" (Maria Clemm: Poe's aunt and mother-in-law); and the bizarre people who inhabit Barnum's menagerie.
Unless you are an astute detective, The Hum Bug will keep you guessing until the end, when the identity of the killer is revealed. Containing many allusions to classical works of literature, The Hum Bug is a crackling good yarn that both amuses and entertains.
Fascinating.......2001-10-29
Edgar Allan Poe is unable to feed his family on the wages he makes as a journalist/editor in Philadelphia. He relocates, with his family, to New York City where writing opportunities are much better. When he sees a handbill for the P.T. Barnum's American Circus, Edgar turns irate because he knows that at least one falsehood exists on the handbill he was given. He confronts Barnum, but obtains nothing but blarney from the glib talker.
Barnum is very impressed with Poe and visits the writer in his home when the media blames Barnum's American circus for causing a murder to happen. Poe who has solved murders before (SEE NEVERMORE) agrees to investigate. When the victim's missing arm is mailed to Poe's home, he concludes he is on the correct path and if can stay alive long enough he will solve the case.
Poe is clearly the star of this book as he uses his belief in his superior brain power to slice and dice everyone using self-deprecation so nobody will be offended. The HUMBUG is a serious historical mystery though Barnum lightens up the atmosphere with his unique brand of showmanship. Though a nineteenth century who-done-it, mystery lovers of all sub-genre persuasions will enjoy Harold Schecter's tale.
Harriet Klausner
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Bah Hum Bug: 101 Reasons to Hate the Holidays: Bah Hum Bug: 101 Reasons to Hate the Holidays
Ron Barrett
Manufacturer: Pocket
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...and a very funny bah, humbug to you and yours!.......2004-09-04
The very first reason listed in this funny book is, 'The shopping day countdown now begins in July', so maybe it's appropriate that I'm doing this review in early September. You'll certainly identify with many of these Hate the Holiday Season reasons, like:
Christmas stockings for pets.
One tiny sheet of wrapping paper around a giant cardboard tube.
The dog has mounted the turkey.
The children are bored with their toys by 7:30 AM.
Annual Christmas "family update" letters.
and possibly depending on your inclination the remaining ninety-five reasons, too!
This colorful, square hundred-page book with pleasant illustrations by Ron Barrett is just the thing to store with your decorations and bring out each festive season to be enjoyed by all the Bah! Humbug folk you know!
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Using the "Short 'U'"
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The brilliant mind of Grant Morrisonis showcased in his most groundbreaking and ambitious project yet.This third volume in the series features the exploits of five of the seven soldiers: Zatanna, Klarion the Witchboy, Mister Miracle, Bulleteer and Frankenstein.Independently, each of these characters is featured in a story arc that defines their purpose in the DC Universe.But their stories also interweave and tell a grander story of a devastating global threat to mankind.Together these reluctant champions must somehow work together to save the world... without ever meeting one another!
Customer Reviews:
Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-04
You have been introduced to pretty much all of the Seven Soldiers of Victory by now, and the Bulleteer's and Frankenstein's story may be a little bit more palatable and mainstream to some, compared to Klarion, for example.
Mr Miracle is doing some weird pseudo-New Gods tango as well. Dark Side, y'know.
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Tweedlioop
Stanley Schmidt
Manufacturer: Fox Acre Press
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Tweedlioop
Manufacturer: Tom Doherty Associates,
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ASIN: B000FMCFLU |
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Tweedlioop
Manufacturer: Tom Doherty Associates, LLC
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Tweedlioop
Stanley Schmidt
Manufacturer: New York: Tom Doherty Associates Book, 1988
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Tweedlioop
Stanley Schmidt
Manufacturer: NY: Tor, 1986
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Tweedlioop
Stanley Schmidt
Manufacturer: St Martins Pr
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Tweedlioop
Manufacturer: Bluejay International
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Tweedlioop
Stanley Schmidt
Manufacturer: New York TDR 1988.
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ASIN: B000PWTUOA |
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One of the Best........2007-07-17
Books on shamanism tend to be quite a mixed bunch in terms of quality. Shamanic Voices though is one of the best and most authentic (steering well clear of the flakey "new age" type of shamanism). I would also recommend highly Wizard of the Upper Amazon or any book by Jeremy Narby. Joan Halifax has collected a variety of writtings in this book, my favorite of which is the artic shamans and also the slightly sad story of the aboriginal Australian shaman who lost his power. This is one of my favorite books and comes highly recommended!
Beautiful Glimpse into a Magical World.......2006-02-19
It is amazing reading these stories from shamans all over the world. The soties are moving and tie into one another. This book leaves a mark on its reader.
A must read for the serious student of shamanism.......2000-04-17
Joan Halifax has done an great job of taking important clips of information from various interviews done with various shaman from around the world. Such famous shaman as Black Elk (from Black Elk Speaks) are contained in here. She shows the similarity between all shamanic traditions as well as the differences with specific rights. Her selections of what she included were very smart, and also gives you insite as to what future books to buy, and what to avoid. A must read!
Shamanic Voices.......2000-03-30
Great book I reccomed reading the way of the Shaman first though.
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The Complete Wok Cook Book
Sunset Books
Manufacturer: Sunset Publishing Corporation
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Directory of European Porcelain
Ludwig Danckert
Manufacturer: Robert Hale Limited
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This benchmark reference book of European Porcelain has been very thoroughly revised and considerably expanded by the author. The clear design and arrangement in directory form mean the many variations of the same marks can be quickly and reliably identified. The work now contains more than 3,200 keywords and approximately 5,800 porcelain maker's marks, and vast additional material on dates based on the latest research.
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Directory of European Porcelain: Marks, Makers, and Factories
Ludwig Danckert
Manufacturer: N.A.G. Press
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ASIN: 0719800137 |
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Thread painting adds dimension to quilting that cannot be achieved with fabric and appliqu alone. Thread painting is an exciting avenue for immortalizing these images in a lasting, tangible memory. Plus, it can add texture, character, and a bit of spark to your quilting. It is not necessary to be an accomplished artist or even an advanced embroiderer or quilter to be successful with this technique. Results are effective almost immediately at a beginner level. Through Nancy's tulle sandwich method, a minimal amount of effort and practice is all it takes to achieve lovely results. This technique allows the flexibility to design and create in any size and configuration desired. Not only can it be used in wallhangings, but also on vests and jackets, greeting cards, crazy quilt embellishment, pillows, memory books, and much more. Design elements taken from wallpaper can be transferred to pillowcases, dust ruffles, tablecloths, or napkins. The possibilities are endless. REVIEW: Aie Rossmann's Affairs of the Heart is also a winner for all skills levels. Aie Rossmann's applique, guide blends flowing designs with vivid color schemes and almost 40 blocks linked by a heart motif. Choose this for any loving gift for Valentine's Day presentation, accenting the result with the scrolls and scallops recommended within for border accents.
Customer Reviews:
All you need to know..........2007-05-14
This book is an excellet reference book and a great place to begin if you have any interest at all in thread painting. It clearly explains each step, has fantastic projects that will quickly build your confidence in this technique! I love the fact it's spiral bound and is such a handy size that it's very practical. With many detailed photos and very clear instructions you can't go wrong with this book!
An excellent book for thread painting.......2006-11-03
This is an excellent book for someone wanting to learn how to do thread painting
It starts at the very beginning and, using pictures, words, and diagrams, leads
you through the process. It includes four sample projects that are small enough
to be managable, but complex enough to test all the skills described. I recommend
it highly.
Very beautiful!.......2006-08-09
Interesting, profit to the beginners and the experts,manageable,
good explanations, very beautiful!
Simple Thread Painting by Nancy Prince.......2006-01-30
I really liked this book - gave clear, concise directions for a variety of quilting designs to add depth and dimension to your quilts. The spiral bound format of the book makes it easy to use as well.
Now, I too am an artist!.......2005-03-23
For sometime now, I have been looking for a way to make my quilts more exciting and expressive. I always admire the exciting elements true artists add to their quilts, but being artistically challenged I never dreamed I would be able to create such pretty quilts. Wrong! After reading Nancy's thread painting book I too am an "artist" and it has added a whole new excitement to my quilting.
And talk about easy to read and follow, this book should be a model for all "how-to" books. The text is clear, precise and easy to understand with a generous use of outstanding drawings and color photos. It is equally suited for both beginners and experts. Not only does the book teach you a new quilting technique, it also gives you seven projects (with foldout patterns) which will elicit a lot of "oohs" and "aahs" from your friends.
The coup-de-gras is the book's unique design. You can actually fold it over and lay it flat in a very small space next to your machine while you are following the instructions. Treat yourself to a great experience and buy this book if you are looking for an easy and fun way to add excitement and color to your quilts.
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In this gloriously illustrated book, master embroiderer Young Yang Chung shows readers how to "paint with a needle"--embroidering in silk using centuries-old East Asian techniques and traditions. A world-renowned artist and gifted teacher, Young Yang Chung provides detailed step-by-step instructions for 19 original projects--ranging from wall hangings to a cell-phone case--that are suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced. The full-color photographs of centuries-old pieces that demonstrate the various stitchery techniques are of such fine quality that Painting with a Needle stands as an art treasury as well as a "how-to" book.
In her fascinating text, Chung takes readers on a journey through time as she places silk embroidery in an East Asian historical and sociological context. Tips on how to get started, including the types of tools and materials required, a list of suppliers, a section on starting and finishing methods, and a glossary of embroidery terms in three languages (Chinese, Korean, and Japanes) make this the ultimate book on silk embroidery.
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Amazing.......2006-07-10
I love this book, I have found it to be very informative and having shown another friend who loves needlework, she can't wait to get her own book.
The pictures and details are lovely, it is well written and easy to understand,
An Inspiration.......2005-02-18
I have the 1979 version of this book. This book inspired me to pick up a needle and for the last 25 years, strive to create my own needlework masterpieces.
painting with a needle by young yang chung.......2003-11-21
excellent book. There are 16 stitches to learn and they are well ilistrated. Also with each stitch explainaton, there are photos of embroideries using the stitch. There are 19 projects with detailed directions. The most amazing feature is that the colours for the projects is keyed to the DMC floss colours.
Book Description
Anyone who sews, stencils, découpages, or makes mosaics will delight in page after page after page of traceable motifs to use alone or in combination: 1,000 in all! Select from dozens of popular themes, including animals, birds, children, holidays, flowers, and international motifs.
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So many motifs, I don't know where to use them all!.......2006-11-04
My husband and I are trying to start a t-shirt company and this book gave us some great ideas. So many, that I don't know how we are going to produce that many shirts. I would really recommend this book for ideas for all kinds of crafts.
A MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHORS.......2004-02-20
This wonderful new book makes a great companion to the Glass Painters Motif Library. None of the designs in this book are repeated and as with the Glass Painters Motif Library all of the designs are copyright free. If you have access to broadband internet why not catch our regular TV shows on www.createandcraft.tv where you will see some great demonstrations of many craft items. Don't miss our new book, The Complete Guide to Stamping which is published in March 2004. Also look out for regular features on us on HGTV in the United States.
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Every enticing page displays beautiful and contemporary home accents, stylish wearables, modern keepsakes to treasure, unique wrappings, and much more. Ribbon basics introduce the different types, and provide tips on cutting, handling, securing, and storing. Then start weaving together a Zesty Mosaic Tray (made with cherished scraps too pretty to toss away); a simple-to-weave, super-hot Sun, Sand, and Sea Tote; a glittery 24-Karat Bow for a special gift; Silky Lingerie Bag; Pin Pillow; plus exquisite edgings and borders for linens and clothes. A Selection of the Crafter’s Choice Book Club.
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Thread Painting
Liz Hubbard
Manufacturer: David & Charles UK
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Simple Thread Painting: Quilt Savvy
ASIN: 0715390007 |
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Thread Painting is a wonderful way to add texture, dimension and interest to any quilt or sewing project. This book shows you how anyone can thread paint using any sewing machine, by using paper stabilizer papers and photo transfer fabric that go through a computer printer. No more tracing, drawing or painting onto fabric first. First you will learn free motion sewing; how to use that to do thread sketches, and then how to translate those skills into thread painting. There are lots of projects with easy to follow instructions with full sized patterns and scannable images. This technique is great for traditional quilts, art quilts, clothing, home dec--a wide variety of uses!
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Gutermann Thread Painting
Liz Hubbard
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Painting with Thread: Simple Embroidered Pictures to Make and Cherish
Kit Nicol
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ASIN: 185585791X |
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From simple landscapes that use only one or two kinds of stitches to fully realized raised and 3-D embroideries: use your needle and thread just like a brush and paint! This exciting and unique approach to producing exquisite embroidered pictures borrows freely from many areas of needlecrafts, including stumpwork and quilting techniques like trapunto. Packed with tips for designing and executing your own stitched "paintings," as well as 20 projects such as a Spanish Garden and Duck Pond. Inspiring!
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extremely detailed.......2002-08-28
This book was a joy to recieve! It is done in great detail and the pictures of instructions are magnificant! Worth every penny to anyone wanting to learn fabric embroidery plus instructions on watercolour painting on fabric.
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Stencils with Style : Creative Ideas for Applying Patterns to Every Room
Jill Visser , and
Michael Flinn
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Elevating their craft to an art, stenciling masters Jill Visser and Michael Flinn demonstrate how the tasteful use of colorful patterns, coupled with the application of contemporary paint techniques, can produce stunning result throughout the home. Filled with inspirational examples of how stenciling can add an exciting dimension to every room, as well as practical advice on choosing colors and design to create atmosphere, this is an essential addition to any decorative arts shelf.
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Corel Linux - Guia Practica Para Usuarios Con 1 CD
Francisco Charte Ojeda
Manufacturer: Anaya Multimedia
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"The first responsible account of an important, uniquely American happening - worthwhile reading for anyone who wants to piece together the social undercurrents of the '60s"
--Robert Marquand, Christian Science Monitor
"A charming, gossipy multiple biography of the curious gurus who spawned Esalen . . . a complex story, but a sequential one nonetheless, with feuds and psychic shoot-outs, games of capture the flag and smell the roses."
--Arthur Hough, San Francisco Chronicle
"Upstart Spring tells Esalen's riveting, unfinished story - even-handedly, entertainingly, with sympathy, and yet holding little back."
--David Toolan, Commonwealth
"An absolute delight: brimming with juicy gossip, and as carefully crafted as a page-turner novel. And it has substance, the gift of a therapist who also happens to be a cultural historian with a good eye for the telling meta-detail."
--Sandy McDonald, New Age Journal
"Walt Anderson has the requisite experience, humor, and affection (if not detachment, since Esalen teaches, indeed proves, that detachment is a universal impossibility) to carry off a wonderful account."
--Stewart Brand, Co-Evolution Quarterly
"A wonderful read, consistently entertaining on several levels."
--Michael Rossman, Associate for Humanistic Psychology Newsletter
"A superb wrap-up of a notable influence on our popular culture." --Rita Fink, Pacific Sun
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Closest thing to being a part of this amazing place, amazing time.......2006-05-25
Walt Anderson is a fantastic writer. And Esalen is such an amazing place that this is a must read for anyone who is interested in the birth of the human potential movement in America.
The stories of Michael Murphy, Dick Price, and the early days are inspiring, thrilling, and a testament to the power of a few to change the consciousness of a generation.
Couldn't put it down.......2005-12-17
This too little known book deserves to be on everyone's bookshelf. Walter Truett Anderson is a great raconteur of the highest caliber. And the story there is to tell! The only wonder is why this hasn't been made into a movie...the stories are sooooo interesting and the cast of characters in the first chapter alone would make the book worthy of attention...from Joan Baez and Hunter Thompson (one can only imagine what he was like as "security guard/caretaker") to gay bathers, Hell's Angels and Big Sur's bohemian artistes like Henry Miller...what a time.
This book seems like a worthy memoir of it all. A sort of collective Big Chill for the rest of us.
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- The Magic Hat of Mortimer Wintergreen
- The Obeah Man
- The Puzzle Bark Tree
- The quality of mercy: A novel
- The Radiance of the King (New York Review Books Classics)
- The Second Life of Samuel Tyne
- The Things She Does at Night
- The Watermelon King: A Novel
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- THE WILD BEASTS, BIRDS AND REPTILES OF THE WORLD THE STORY OF THEIR CAPTURE.
The Tell-Tale Corpse: An Edgar Allan Poe Mystery (Edgar Allan Poe Mysteries)
Nevermore
The Mask of Red Death
The Mask of Red Death: An Edgar Allan Poe Mystery
The Pale Blue Eye: A Novel
