First of eight volumes. Introductory essays to the book and each story, and afterword, by the editor. Each story is also accompanied by an essay from the author. STORIES: Quest of the Gypsy by Ron Goulart; Stalker: The Darkstar File by Archie Goodwin; Guts by Byron Preiss; Rose in the Sunshine State by Joann Kobin; Minstrel of Lankhmar (interview of Fritz Leiber); Greatheart Silver in Showdown at Shootout by Philip José Farmer. Interior art by Alex Nino, David Sheridan, Steranko, Jeff Jones, Tom Sutton.

Weird Heroes, Vol. 1

Literature & Fiction

Preiss, Byron (ed.)

Short Stories & Anthologies

Pyramid

Authorized by the estate of the late Raymond Chandler, this volume reveals the missing life history and detective adventures of Philip Marlowe, one of the 20th century's most enduring and beloved characters. Marlowe is the quintessential American detective: cynical yet idealistic; romantic yet full of despair; a gentleman capable of rough violence. The stories are written by some of the detective-mystery genre's leading lights, including Max Allan Collins, Sara Paretsky, Roger L. Simon, Stuart M. Kaminsky, Robert Crais, Edward Hoch, Ed Gorman, Eric Van Lustbader, Loren Estleman, Simon Brett, and Joyce Harrington. The final story in the volume is Raymond Chandler's last Marlowe adventure:"The Pencil." The stories run chronologically through the career of Marlowe, from 1935 through 1960. These are classic Marlowe tales of betrayal, mistrust, and double-dealing on the seamy side of Los Angeles.

Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

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