Showing results for "Fritz Leiber" in Social Sciences

In Conjure Wife, we follow Norman Saylor, a rational and ambitious college professor, whose seemingly perfect life is turned upside down when he uncovers a startling secret his devoted wife, Tansy, has been practicing witchcraft to safeguard him and advance his career. In a moment of disbelief, Norman demands that Tansy destroy her cherished charms and talismans, unaware that his actions have ignited a brewing storm. Other women, with sinister intentions, are now poised to unleash chaos upon both Norman and Tansy, threatening their very souls. This gripping tale explores the clash between ...

In Bullet with His Name, two extraterrestrial beings arrive on Earth bearing gifts for a human man, but their intentions are far from benevolent. This encounter is a test, with the fate of humanity resting on how he responds to their offerings. One of the aliens intriguingly describes himself as a sort of snake, hinting at the cunning nature of their gifts. While they may not include a fabled apple from the Tree of Knowledge, the consequences of accepting them could lead mankind down a treacherous path. - Summary by Paul Hampton

I was a hundred miles from Nowhere‚Aîliterally‚Aîwhen I caught sight of her out of the corner of my eye. With the haunting remnants of a murder party still fresh in my mind, I was on high alert for the last undead menace lurking in this desolate world. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland, survival demands strength and an unwavering resolve to kill. Among the few who remain, the thrill of hunting down another Deathlander is a primal urge that drives the solitary wanderers. But this time, it was different‚Aîshe was a girl, igniting not only my instinct to kill but also the burning desire...

Dive into a quintessential locked-room mystery, transposed into an unexpected setting. Your introductory guide to this enigma? The charismatic Karen Savage.