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2017 by R. Patanmar
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DEADLY SWORDS AND DEEP SHADOWS Six Amazing Tales from the Pages of Startling Visions Magazine Gathering together six original stories that first appeared in the pages of Startling Visions MagazineTM, Deadly Swords and Deep Shadows plunges into realms of sword-and-sorcery, baroque terror, chivalric romance, and even an excursion into pulp crime fiction with a supernatural twist . . .
Personally selected by SVP founder, contributor, and editor-in-chief Andrew Marini, the six exclusive stories of this anthology are each presented with informative commentary. Featuring a stunning cover illustration by Rick Patanmar.
From STARTLING VISIONS BOOKSTM Paperback, Over 170 Pages. |
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Selected, Edited,
and Introduced by Andrew Marini |
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NYFASHI'S REVENGE By James Stuart Anderson
An original tale of sword-and-sorcery, Nyfashi's Revenge
by James Stuart Anderson first saw print in the pages of Startling Visions MagazineTM,
and served to introduce Anderson's Darian MacLear series. We at
SVP are proud to bring this story back in a new, stand alone edition. Accompanied by insightful commentary by Andrew Marini and fine illustrations by Rick Patanmar created especially for this volume. Part of SVP's THRIFT WINDSTM Chapbooks Series |
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DUAR THE ACCURSED By Clifford Ball
A classic tale of sword-and-sorcery, Duar the Accursed
by Clifford Ball was one of the very first stories ever written in the
style of the epic tradition pioneered by Robert E. Howard (creator of Conan the Barbarian)!
First printed in 1937, Duar the Accursed is presented with authoritative commentary and historical data, plus its original illustration by Virgil Finlay.
Part of SVP's THRIFT WINDSTM Chapbooks Series |
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THE THIEF OF FORTHE By Clifford Ball
The
second of Clifford Ball's three sword-and-sorcery stories, this time
introducing the roguish hero Rald of Forthe. It's another exciting
foray into a world of warriors against wizardry!
First printed in 1937, The Thief of Forthe is presented with authoritative commentary and historical data, as well as its original illustrations by Virgil Finlay.
Part of SVP's THRIFT WINDSTM Chapbooks Series |
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THE GODDESS AWAKES By Clifford Ball
The last of Clifford Ball's three sword-and-sorcery stories brings back Rald of Forthe, this time pitting him against a terrifying beast out of legend in a land of fierce women warriors, and the deranged wizard whom they serve!
First printed in 1938, The Goddess Awakes is presented with authoritative commentary and historical data, and its original illustration by the legendary Virgil Finlay.
Part of SVP's THRIFT WINDSTM Chapbooks Series |
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THE WEALTH OF ECHINDUL By Noel Loomis
Return
to the golden age of interplanetary adventure fiction with this
tale of greed, betrayal, and determination in the fetid swamps of a
Venus that should have been! A gripping story by an author who should not be forgotten.
First printed in 1952, The Wealth of Echindul is presented with informative commentary and historical data, plus its original illustration by Ed Emsler.
Part of SVP's THRIFT WINDSTM Chapbooks Series |
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THE HAUNTED ROCK By Charles F. F. Woods
The Victorian Era produced some of the greatest ghost stories ever written
in the English language, and this tale of unnerving manifestations
disturbing the peace of a lonely Welsh lighthouse is a little known gem
culled from that age.
First printed in 1871, The Haunted Rock is presented with informative commentary and historical data, plus its original illustration by J. A. Pasquier.
Part of SVP's THRIFT WINDSTM Chapbooks Series |
