The 480-page issue Nº22-23 features:A curated collection of short fiction including stories by Reed Farrel Coleman, SJ Rozan, Sharon Hunt, Scott Miles, Mark SaFranko, David Rich, Lee Matthew Goldberg, Paul Handley, Kevin Egan, Thomas Burchfield, Victor Kreuiter, D.C. Benny, Brian Cox, Jonathan Worlde, David Bart, Gary Earl Ross, Karl Luntta, John Timm, and Sara Henry Paolozzi.Interviews, Essay and Reviews by Zakariah Johnson, Rob D. Smith, and Casey StegmanArt and P...

"This important new book . . . based on archival material . . . shows the huge extent of Soviet espionage activity in the United States during the 20th century" ( The Telegraph).Based on KGB archives that have never been previously released, this stunning book provides the most complete account of Soviet espionage in America ever written. In 1993, former KGB officer Alexander Vassiliev was permitted unique access to Stalin-era records of Soviet intelligenc...

"Microcosmography" by John Earle is a fascinating exploration of human nature and society, presented through a series of vivid character sketches. Earle's keen observations and witty prose bring to life a diverse array of personalities, each representing different facets of the human experience. The book serves as both a mirror and a lens, reflecting the complexities of social interactions while providing insightful commentary on the quirks and idiosyncrasies that define individuals. Earle...

"The Alfred Jewel: An Historical Essay" by John Earle delves into the significance of the Alfred Jewel, a remarkable artifact from the Anglo-Saxon period. This exquisite piece, believed to have been commissioned by King Alfred the Great, serves as a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the time. Earle explores the jewel's intricate design, its historical context, and its implications for understanding the cultural and political landscape of 9th-century England. Through meticulous...

You can’t deny that crime is far more rampant in America than it is in this country.”It was Wayne who spoke, one-time officer in the Royal Flying Corps, now Detective-Inspector Wayne, C.I.D., Scotland Yard; and the man to whom he was speaking was Captain Deeley Montford Delaroy, D.S.O., D.F.C., late of No. 60 Squadron, R.F.C., airman adventurer, known to his limited circle of friends as “Steeley.” There were four of us at the table, and it was quite an impromptu party. Steeley was o...

It was a miserable day in early spring; April, to be precise. For a week or more the wind had blown steadily from the north-east, bringing with it low, scudding clouds that from time to time precipitated a cold drizzle on the long-suffering pedestrians who had to go about their business regardless of the weather.The interior of my study-cum-sitting-room, cosy though it unquestionably was, began to pall, and I was at my wits’ end to know where to look for distraction. “Oh, to be in E...

"Adventures in the Moon, and Other Worlds" by Earl John Russell is a captivating exploration of the cosmos, blending science fiction with imaginative storytelling. The narrative follows intrepid explorers as they journey through the moon and beyond, encountering strange civilizations and extraordinary phenomena. Russell's vivid descriptions and inventive plots invite readers to ponder the possibilities of life beyond Earth, while also reflecting on human nature and our place in the univers...

A thoroughly representative selection of the poetry of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester. Rochester (1647–1680) was among the worst (best?) of the Restoration rakes, and also one of the period’s best satirists employing a direct language rife with plenty of four-letter words and an obsessive indulgence of the most vulgar vernacular used on behalf of satirical shredding, scatological humor, and sexual candor.http://www.williamralphpress.com/

Rochester awakens our curiosity and converts it into truths, myths and legends of humanity.The main theme is an elixir that gives those who drink eternal youth and tries to endure the pursuit of bad spirits and the need to learn to master natural phenomena through magic.

A novel by the renowned spiritual author J.W. Rochester who, with his characteristic style, transmits us exciting events that take place in the fields and in the great St. Petersburg of Russia in the 19th century. In this period of strong social unrest, with the first manifestations of the Marxist-inspired movement, the captivating family story of the intrepid farmer Iulian is presented, enriched with words from the Russian language (identified in the footnote), which place the reader in a...

The race is on when Biggles dashes to Jamaica to try to beat his old enemy von Stalhein in the search for some missing blueprints of secret weapons. The search takes Biggles, Algy, Ginger and Bertie into the flamingo colonies and mangrove swamps of the neighbouring tropical islands, where several times they come to blows with the enemy.

It looked like a lump of polished stone carved into the shape of an ugly little man, with a piece of red glass stuck in his forehead. But to the expert the idol became an exquisitely carved piece of jade, its single red eye consisting of a large ruby. Was the disappearance of the aircraft carrying its precious package to Santiago a normal accident, and why did Senor Pallimo suspect foul play? Biggles and Algy have to fly 5,000 miles and face many hazards before they have the answer to this...