Publisher's Synopsis
A classic collection of nineteen macabre short stories from the modern master of the fantastic.
This classic collection features:
The Emissary: The faithful dog was the sick boy's only connection with the world outside - and beyond…
The Small Assassin: A fine, healthy baby boy was the new mother's dream come true - or her worst nightmare…
The Scythe: Just when his luck had run out, Drew Erickson inherited a farm from a stranger; and with the bequest came deadly responsibilities…
The Jar: A chilling story that combines love, death…and a matter of identity in a bottle of fear.
The Wonderful Death of Dudley Stone: A most remarkable case of murder - the deceased was delighted…
Plus fourteen more unforgettable tales!
