A classic collection of nineteen macabre short stories from the modern master of the fantastic.
This classic collection features:
The Emissary: The faithful dog was the sick boy's only connection with the world outside and beyond The Small Assassin: A fine, healthy baby boy was the new mother's dream come true or her worst nightmare The Scythe: Just when his luck had run out, Drew Erickson inherited a farm from a stranger; and with the bequest came deadly responsibilities The Jar: A chilling story that combines love, deathand a matter of identity in a bottle of fear. The Wonderful Death of Dudley Stone: A most remarkable case of murder the deceased was delighted