Book Preview When there appears to be no hope; when all around you are screaming like lost souls, and every spell you try fails to work; when it appears that chaos and evil will at last triumph over good—then, it is truly time for a vacation. —from the teachings of ebenezum, Volume XXXV “Gardner has … Read more
Book Preview ABC Amber LIT Converter http://www.processtext.com/abclit.html THE MAGE THINKS SOME SAGE THOUGHTS There is talk in some learned circles of our major cities about whether or not satyrs, centaurs, grif-fins and certain other fantastic beasts really exist, or are only the product of the popular imagina-tion. As a wizard, I, of course, tend to … Read more
Book Preview “ ‘A wizard is only as good as his spells,’ people will often say. It is telling, however, that this statement is only made by people who have never been wizards themselves. Those of us who have chosen to pursue a sorcerous career know that a knowledge of spells is only one small … Read more
Book Preview Yes, and as yet another trilogy bites the dust, it’s time to place the thanks and/or blame. From my misspent youth, I have to thank Channels 8, 10, and 13 in Rochester, New York, for Swashbuckler, Chiller, and Son of Hercules Theatres—fine programming for a growing boy. From my misspent adulthood, I should … Read more
Book Preview Reel Two of the Cineverse Cycle An Ace Book / published by arrangement with the author PRINTING HISTORY Ace edition / April 1990 All rights reserved. Copyright © 1990 by Craig Shaw Gardner. Cover art by Walter Velez. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part, by mimeograph or any … Read more
Book Preview Roger thought he should be able to deal with anything. He worked in public relations, after all. He prided himself on facing crises. “I told you not to move,” the man in the trench coat reiterated. The man’s voice was almost theatrically gruff. Roger might have found this whole thing funny if the … Read more
Book Preview An Ace Book / published by arrangement with the author PRINTING HISTORY Ace edition / April 1993 All rights reserved. Copyright © 1993 by Craig Shaw Gardner. Cover art by Darrell K. Sweet. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part, by mimeograph or any other means, without permission. For … Read more
Book Preview An Ace Book / published by arrangement with the author PRINTING HISTORY Ace edition / September 1992 All rights reserved. Copyright © 1992 by Craig Shaw Gardner. Cover art by Darrell Sweet. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part, by mimeograph or any other means, without permission. For information … Read more
Book Preview This book is an Ace original edition, and has never been previously published. Book One of the Arabian Nights by Craig Shaw Gardner An Ace Book / published by arrangement with the author PRINTING HISTORY Ace edition / November 1991 All rights reserved. Copyright © 1991 by Craig Shaw Gardner. Cover art by … Read more