The King Is DeadWalter Tevis is widely regarded as a master for both his gritty poolhall novels and his brilliant rendering of the world of competitive chess. This long overdue collection establishes Tevis's rightful place as a maestro of the short form, as well. Including previously unpublished stories from journals and magazines, this entertaining collection showcases Tevis's characteristic perceptiveness, empathy, and range. In one story, a man receives a phone

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when her body was found - naked and bound - on the firing range of Fort Hadley

Bond Team will have to watch their backs

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Bernard Beckett has written a strikingly original novel that weaves dazzling ideas into a truly moving story about a young girl on the brink of her future

At last he leaves for America to hunt for hope in a land shackled by unforgivable sin

Hunter knows something ugly is about to go down