"99 Science Fiction Short Stories" brings together some of the finest sci fi short stories ever crafted. Featuring gems from masters of the genre, such as H.G Wells , Robert Barr , PKD, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Norton, and many, many more!

The narratives composing this book are literally true stories of crime.In a majority of the cases the author conducted the prosecutionshimself, and therefore may claim to have a personal knowledge ofthat whereof he speaks. While no confidence has been abused, noessential facts have been omitted, distorted, or colored, and theaccounts themselves, being all matters of public record, may beeasily verified.The scenes recorded here are not litera...

CONTENTS: ALEXANDER PUSHKIN 1. The Queen of Spades ALGERNON BLACKWOOD: 2. Confession 3. S. O. S. 4. The Wings of Horus ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 5. B. 24 ARTHUR O. FRIEL: 6. The Spider 7. The Vulture ARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH: 8. Statement of Gabriel Foot, Highwayman 9. The Affair of Bleakirk-on-Sands 10. The Countess of Bellarmine ARTHUR STRINGER: 11. The Adolescence of Number Eighty-Seven 12. The Button Thief 13. The Wire-Tappers ARTHUR TRAIN: 14. Extradition 15. The Baron de Ville 16. The Golden To...

The Golden Touch by Arthur Train is offered here in a clean English digital edition prepared for fluent ebook reading. The work stands within classics and gives modern readers direct access to a public-domain classic with navigable structure and a restrained typographic presentation. The opening pages establish the book's atmosphere with this first movement: McALLISTER, with his friend Wainwright, was lounging before the fire in the big room, having a little private Story Teller's Night of...

Extradition by Arthur Train is offered here in a clean English digital edition prepared for fluent ebook reading. The work stands within classics and gives modern readers direct access to a public-domain classic with navigable structure and a restrained typographic presentation. The opening pages establish the book's atmosphere with this first movement: "DOCKBRIDGE," said the District Attorney, coming hurriedly out of his office, "I've got to send you to Seattle. We've just located Andrews...

The Baron de Ville by Arthur Train is offered here in a clean English digital edition prepared for fluent ebook reading. The work stands within classics and gives modern readers direct access to a public-domain classic with navigable structure and a restrained typographic presentation. The opening pages establish the book's atmosphere with this first movement: "I WANT you," said Barney Conville, tapping Mr. McAllister lightly upon the shoulder. The gentleman addressed turned sharply, letti...

The novel likely revolves around legal matters, courtroom drama, and possibly crime, given Train's expertise in legal settings. Train often drew upon his experiences as a lawyer to create realistic and engaging narratives in the legal genre."By Advice of Counsel" may feature a legal case or situation where the protagonist, often a lawyer or someone involved in the legal profession, navigates complex legal challenges, moral dilemmas, or a high-stakes courtroom trial. Train's works typically...

In "Old Man Tutt," Arthur Train masterfully weaves a narrative that intertwines humor and wisdom through the eyes of the eccentric yet shrewd lawyer Tutt. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel employs a rich, colloquial style that captures the essence of its characters while exploring themes of human folly, justice, and societal norms. Train's adept use of dialogue and vivid descriptions brings Tutt and his myriad misadventures to life, offering readers a lens i...

In "Old Man Tutt," Arthur Train crafts a compelling narrative that delves into the intricacies of human morality and the legal system. The story revolves around a cunning yet endearing character, Old Man Tutt, who embodies the tensions between justice and personal ethics. Train's writing style is marked by wit and sharp dialogue, drawing the reader into the colorful world of early 20th-century New York, where the law often collides with social realities. The novel reflects the anxieties an...

In "Yankee Lawyer: the Autobiography of Ephraim Tutt," Arthur Train masterfully presents a fictionalized narrative that intricately weaves together legal drama and poignant anecdotes from 20th-century American life. Through the voice of Ephraim Tutt, an eccentric yet relatable lawyer, Train explores the complexities of the American legal system while reflecting on broader societal issues such as justice, morality, and the intricacies of human nature. The stylistic approach is marked by sha...

In "Old Man Tutt," Arthur Train crafts a compelling narrative that delves into the intricacies of human morality and the legal system. The story revolves around a cunning yet endearing character, Old Man Tutt, who embodies the tensions between justice and personal ethics. Train's writing style is marked by wit and sharp dialogue, drawing the reader into the colorful world of early 20th-century New York, where the law often collides with social realities. The novel reflects the anxieties an...

In "The Blind Goddess," Arthur Train intricately weaves a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of justice and morality within the American legal system. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century societal norms, the novel employs a blend of legal realism and moral inquiry, capturing the tensions between law and equity. With his nuanced characterizations and sharp dialogue, Train presents a vivid tableau of the courtroom drama, taking readers on a journey through the tria...