A ship carrying ten thousand colonists and self-replicating machines programmed to tame a distant world while their human masters slept.

A new Earth, assembled and perfected.

But two hundred years is a long time for machines to be left on their own. 

And it's a long time to sleep just to wake up to a nightmare.

Lansdale's largest, most varied collection to date, supplemented by the author's  story notes.  Move effortlessly from horror, adventure, and suspense. This generous gathering of stories  is an vastly entertaining volume, that no admirer of Joe R. Lansdale's brand of fiction can afford to miss.

Sarah and Tyler continue their efforts to reel in the mass serial killer, Dwight Spalding as another horrific case comes to light. Five men had been murdered in the exact same way. Five suspects with zero motive and none could have carried out any more than one of the slayings.

 In 1957 a WWII veteran, convicted sexual predator, and parole absconder picks up a hitchhiking drifter with no criminal record. They embark on an nationwide crime spree until an intuitive Michigan trooper begins to unmask their criminality.

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In this hopeful and poignant homage, Distefano focuses on everyone's favorite halfling friend: the Hobbit.  Though not a religious society, the author argues that spiritual truths-love, kindness, generosity, hope, and compassion-can be found within their familiar yet still relevant and didactic tales.

In this novella featured in the collection "Bleeding Shadows," acclaimed author Joe R. Lansdale delivers a holly-jolly horror story like no other.  Meet Calvin, a man determined to bring the Christmas spirit back to his zombie-infested town, even if it means risking it all to hang up those Christmas lights.

Jamie and his dog, Shem, go on a quest to save his family from a dangerous and powerful man obsessed with weaponizing dreams.  Along the way, they get help from the Guardians of the Moon, an unlikely group of strangers, a college professor, and his dreaming computer named Ann.

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Spanning Northern and Southern borders, go on a virtual journey with Protection Rangers, often alone and with little support, as they adapt, improvise and overcome, in sixty-six real life accounts which demonstrate, not only the diverse skills required of a Protection Ranger,  but why it is among the most dangerous law enforcement professions in the world.

As you feel the rush of covert investigations through the true stories of infiltrating the illicit drug trade: undercover deals, chases, raids, and the behind the scenes work required to bring those responsible to justice, you will see the impact such work has on the personal life of one detective leading the charge.

The stories of ancient heroes who led Rome out of the shadow of a tyrannical  monarchy to become the shining cornerstone of a new era.  This vivid account is perfect for those who thirst for a story that echoes through the ages.

Shadow the author as he enters a new phase of his career- as a detective taking a closer look at unsolved crimes. These true cases, from murders, to a serial kidnapper of children, organized crime, police shootings, and more, are full of twists and turns that often sound like fiction.

Crafted in 76 chapters, each a stand-alone short story, this is a truly dramatic story of a trooper's evolution and that journey's impact, both professional and personal.  You will come to know both the thrill and stress of being a peace officer on some of the best and worst days one can imagine.

Dragged from his village, Mica is not like the others recruits.  A single lie begats wild rumors and Mica becomes known as "Slayer," the unstoppable knife wielding killer. As his reputation grows, word reaches the King, who commands Mica to perform a task thought impossible: live up to his legend and capture an impregnable fortress, or else the kingdom will be lost.

Six murders. One house. A nightmare rewritten by time.

Dead Quiet cuts through the fog of superstition and  spectacle to expose the horrifying truth behind one of America’s most infamous crimes. This book recounts the crime, the explosive courtroom drama, and the myths that hijacked a family’s tragedy.

Some call Butterfield a small city. Others, a large town. Miles Lansing is one of many killers for hire that call it home. Many assassin die young, but one can achieve immortality by becoming a legend. To do so, Miles takes on the ultimate contract: the mysterious man currently regarded as the world's deadliest assassin. But will Miles be the one to pay the ultimate price?