Our fourth volume of Achmed Abdullah's collected works presents 15 more tales of mystery, adventure, and romance. Includes an introduction by Darrell Schweitzer. Here are:THE TALE THE DRUM TOLDTHE STOLEN APPLES SYSTEMTHE ROCK WHENCE YE WERE HEWNTHE PURPLE PALETTE OF LIFETHE MAN WHO WISHEDTHE INFIDELTHE LAST WORDTHE GUERDONTHE GAMUTTHE FLOWERING STONETHE FETISH OF REMORSETHE EVENING RICETHE COMMONSEN...

Our third collection of Achmed Abdullah's classic fiction presents 15 more great pulp tales, mixing crime, mystery, historical adventure, and romance in exotic settings. Here are:A WOMAN OF THE BENNI-FUHARACOBBLER’S WAXDELIGHTFUL LAN-FANGFOR THREE CAMELSMOST JUST AMONGMOSLEMSA MATTER OF FACEHOUND OF THE WILDERNESSBLACK LILYAFTER YOUTHACCORDING TO HERBERT SPENCERA FULL HOUSEHENRI ALWAYS SAY...

The Collection of Achmed AbdullahA Simple Act of PietyAlien soulsFearThe Charmed LifeThe IncubusThe Ten-foot Chain

If you've picked up this volume, you may already be familiar with Achmed Abdullah's work from the first volume, "The Achmed Abdullah Megapack." If not, no harm done; both Megapacks contain short stories which can be read in any order. The only real difference is that Volume 1 contains quite a few supernatural stories, while Volume 2 focuses more on "contemporary" (early 1900s) life in exotic locales, like the Middle East, China, and New York City (primarily in Chinatown). Crime is frequent...

Alien Souls by Achmed Abdullah is a haunting and imaginative exploration of identity, human nature, and the mysterious forces that separate individuals from the worlds around them. Blending psychological depth with elements of suspense and speculative intrigue, the novel examines what it means to feel unfamiliar—not only to society, but even to oneself. Abdullah crafts a richly atmospheric narrative populated by characters who exist on the margins of understanding, driven by desires, fears...

The Man on Horseback by Achmed Abdullah is a gripping tale of power, destiny, and the turbulent forces that shape leadership in times of conflict. Set against a backdrop of political unrest and shifting loyalties, the story follows the rise of a commanding figure whose presence on horseback becomes a symbol of authority, ambition, and inevitable confrontation with fate. Abdullah's vivid storytelling brings to life a world where courage and calculation exist side by side, and where individu...

Wings: Tales of the Psychic by Achmed Abdullah is a mesmerizing collection of stories that ventures into the mysterious realms of intuition, unseen forces, and the hidden dimensions of human consciousness. Blending suspense, mysticism, and psychological intrigue, Abdullah crafts narratives that challenge the boundaries between reality and the supernatural. Each tale explores encounters with extraordinary perceptions, unexplained experiences, and the subtle powers that seem to exist just be...

Thingumajee Thingumabob Jones by Achmed Abdullah 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: THE fellow shouldn't he allowed in the Club. He makes the whole White community lose face," said Sir Silas Holden, th...

The Remittance-Woman by Achmed Abdullah is a poignant and atmospheric tale that explores identity, exile, and the quiet struggles of survival in unfamiliar worlds. Centered on a woman defined by her displacement and financial dependence, the story delves into the emotional and social complexities of living between cultures, expectations, and personal desire. Abdullah crafts a narrative rich in mood and psychological depth, portraying a life shaped by circumstance as much as by choice. The ...

The Dance on the Hill by Achmed Abdullah 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: BEHIND him the Koh Haji-Lal, the "Mountains of the Red Pilgrim," closed like a ragged tide. In front of him the snowy peaks o...

The Thief of Bagdad by Achmed Abdullah is a sweeping tale of adventure, intrigue, and daring escapades set in a richly imagined world of ancient splendor and shadowed alleys. At its heart is a master thief whose cunning, agility, and audacity allow him to navigate a city alive with danger, temptation, and opportunity. Abdullah's storytelling brings to life a vivid landscape of bustling markets, hidden chambers, and royal intrigue, where fortune and peril often walk hand in hand. The narrat...

Bucking the Tiger by Achmed Abdullah is a fast-paced tale steeped in danger, intrigue, and the restless energy of chance. Centered around the high-stakes world of gambling—where fortune shifts as quickly as human loyalty—the story captures the tension between risk and reward in a setting where every decision carries consequences. Abdullah brings his signature flair for vivid atmosphere and sharp character dynamics, drawing readers into a world where confidence is currency and survival depe...