Fredric Brown Livres

Ce roman de science-fiction est une excellente et attrayante parodie de l'oeuvre de Wells: ##La guerre des mondes##. Inénarrable et vraiment farfelu, mais chef-d'oeuvre en son genre. [SDM].

George Weaver, père de famille durement éprouvé par ses revers de fortune et son épouse dépressive, part se refaire une santé dans un coin perdu du Nouveau-Mexique. Alors qu'il s'abandonne à la solitude et au whisky, il apprend que la petite maison qu'il loue a été, huit ans auparavant, le théâtre d'un drame : le meurtre jamais élucidé de Jenny Ames. D'abord, Weaver s'intéresse juste au fait divers, mais se laisse bientôt fasciner par cette jeune femme dont il ignore tout. Au point de nouer avec elle une relation morbide, obsessionnelle, qui lui fait peu à peu espérer l'impossible : et si Jenny avait finalement échappé à son assassin ? Décidé à reprendre l'enquête, il en arrive à une sidérante conclusion.

A world had collapsed around this man -- a world that would never shout his praises again. The burned-out cities were still and dead, the twisted bodies and twisted souls giving him their last salute in death. And now he was alone, alone surrounded by memories, alone and waiting . . . Sometimes the queerly shaped Venusian trees seemed to talk to him, but their voices were soft. They were loyal people. There were four men in the lifeboat that came down from the space-cruiser. Three of them were still in the uniform of the Galactic Guards.

The preservation of "And the Gods Laughed" highlights its significance in human history. This modern edition has been reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability, making it accessible for both current and future generations. The effort to maintain the integrity of the work emphasizes its lasting value.

Set against the backdrop of post-9/11 concerns about weapons of mass destruction, this book offers a detailed analysis of the historical factors that have limited the use of WMDs. Frederic J. Brown explores the intricate interplay of political and technological restraints during the world wars, revealing their unpredictable nature and ongoing significance. His innovative framework provides a fresh perspective on national security and the complexities surrounding the threat of chemical warfare.

Set in a dystopian future, this gripping tale follows a group of young athletes who are forced to compete in a brutal sport known as Madball. As they navigate the challenges of survival and loyalty, the characters confront moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of their world. Themes of resilience, friendship, and the quest for freedom are explored as they fight against oppressive forces. With intense action and emotional depth, the story delves into the impact of sport on identity and community in a society that thrives on chaos.

A serial killer holds a city hostage by fear, while the lives of ordinary citizens are drawn into an inescapable spiral of greed and chance.

Night of the JabberwockMurder, bank-robbing, gangsters and haunted houses in Lewis Carroll's Wonderland. A fascinating mystery, unavailable for over 30 years.The Screaming Mimifilmed by Gerd Oswald with Anita Ekberg and Phil CareyBeauty and the beast succumb together to evil as a ripper is loose in the night.Knock Three-One-Twofilmed by Jean-Pierre Mocky with Michel Simon and Michel Serrault and for American TV with Warren OatesA liquor salesman with a bad gambling habit observes the killer who is terrorizing the city. But who really is the killer?The Fabulous Clipjointwinner of the Edgar for Best First Novel in 1950All the suspense of a midnight walk through a long Chicago alley, at the end of which lurks a new kind of murderer.

The haunting image of a girl frozen in terror captures the essence of horror and desperation in this narrative. As she attempts to fend off a menacing figure, her contorted body and silent scream evoke a chilling atmosphere. The story delves into themes of fear, vulnerability, and the struggle against an unseen evil, creating a gripping tale that explores the depths of human emotion in the face of danger.

47 short and short-short stories by a master of the humorously macabre. Contents:1 · Nasty 2 · Abominable 5 · Rebound [“The Power”] 7 · Nightmare in Gray 8 · Nightmare in Green 9 · Nightmare in White 10 · Nightmare in Blue 12 · Nightmare in Yellow 14 · Nightmare in Red 15 · Unfortunately 16 Granny’s Birthday 18 · Cat Burglar 20 · The House 22 · Second Chance 24 · Great Lost Discoveries I - Invisibility 26 · Great Lost Discoveries II - Invulnerability 27 · Great Lost Discoveries III - Immortality28 · Dead Letter [“The Letter”] 30 · Recessional 31 · Hobbyist 33 · The Ring of Hans Carvel 34 · Vengeance Fleet [“Vengeance, Unlimited”]36 · Rope Trick 37 · Fatal Error [“The Perfect Crime”] 39 · The Short Happy Lives of Eustace Weaver I, II, & III [“Of Time and Eustace Weaver”] 43 · Expedition 45 · Bright Beard 46 · Jaycee 47 · Contact [“Earthmen Bearing Gifts”] 49 · Horse Race 51 · Death on the Mountain 54 · Bear Possibility56 · Not Yet the End 58 · Fish Story 60 · Three Little Owls (A Fable)62 · Runaround [“Starvation”]660 · Murder in Ten Easy Lessons [“Ten Tickets to Hades”] 740 · Dark Interlude · Fredric Brown & Mack Reynolds 810 · Entity Trap [“From These Ashes”]950 · The Little Lamb 106 · Me and Flapjack and the Martians113 · The Joke [“If Looks Could Kill”]121 · Cartoonist [“Garrigan’s Bems”]128 · The Geezenstacks137 · The End [“Nightmare in Time”]