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A sense of dread envelops Charlie Garner as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of his ex-wife, Meg. With her belongings packed and whispers of her fleeing from creditors, Charlie suspects a darker truth linked to her last known job at a donut shop run by a cult known as 'The Saucer People.' Joined by his brother Felix, he delves into the unsettling secrets of the cult's compound. As danger escalates, highlighted by the gruesome murder of a key witness, Charlie's determination to save Meg intensifies, putting his own life at risk.

Edgar Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Joe R. Lansdale (the Hap and Leonard series) returns to the piney, dangerous woods of East Texas. In this career retrospective of his best crime stories, Lansdale shows exactly why critics continue to compare him to Elmore Leonard, Donald Westlake, Flannery O'Connor, and William Faulkner. "Pulpy, blackly humorous, compulsively readable, and somehow both wildly surreal and down-to-earth. Lansdale is a national fucking treasure." --Christa Faust, author of Money Shot In the 1950s, a young small-town projectionist mixes it up with a violent gang. When Mr. Bear is not alerting us to the dangers of forest fires, he lives a life of debauchery and murder. A brother and sister travel to Oklahoma to recover the dead body of their uncle. A lonely man engages in dubious acts while pining for his rubber duckie. In this collection of nineteen unforgettable crime tales, Joe R. Landsdale brings his legendary mojo and witty grit to harrowing heists, revenge, homicide, and mayhem. No matter how they begin, things are bound to get ugly--and fast.

Mucho Mojo is the basis for the second season of the new Sundance TV series Hap and Leonard and has been adapted into a full color graphic novel by Finnish illustrator Jussi Piironen.Hap and Leonard return in this incredible, mad-dash thriller, loaded with crack addicts, a serial killer, and a body count.Leonard is still nursing the injuries he sustained in the duo's last wild undertaking when he learns that his Uncle Chester has passed. Hap is of course going to be there for his best friend, and when the two are cleaning up Uncle Chester's dilapidated house, they uncover a dark little secret beneath the house's rotting floor boards-- a small skeleton buried in a trunk. Hap wants to call the police. Leonard, being a black man in east Texas, persuades him this is not a good idea, and together they set out to clear Chester's name on their own. The only things standing in their way is a houseful of felons, a vicious killer, and possibly themselves.

Back in the nineties a novella, The Events Concerning a Nude Fold-Out Found in a Harlequin Romance, about jobless Plebin Cook, his daughter Jasmine, and a used bookstore owner named Martha, received a Bram Stoker Award and appeared to be the start of a series. It wasn't. But now, we're taking a time machine back to the original story, involving circus dogs, mannikins and a serial killer, and we're adding a quirky, short novel, The Events Concerning Two Stabbed Clowns in a Bloody Bathtub. The novel is wilder than the original tale and answers the question: What did Plebin and the gang do next? A missing cat leads to an outrageous blackmail scheme, a sex video, a body in an out of the way cemetery, a sexy mortician, clown orgies, bathtub stabbings, and a missing child. But Plebin, Jasmine and Martha are on the job, because they not only have a used bookstore to run, they own a private eye agency, BOOKS AND BULLETS, and they are clown deep into a twisty investigation. An investigation that soon becomes a race against time to rescue a child before she is deprived of air and a wicked vengeance is completed. Step up and step out with the gang. But watch the face paint and the blood puddles, and keep your back to the wall. Things are about to go sideways in the best way possible for a reader craving mystery, suspense, and unexpected thrills

THE COMPLETE TALES OF DETECTIVE THOMAS MECANA Book One: HORSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR Book Two: WHEN THE NIGHT BIRD SINGS Book Three: TWISTED JUSTICE Book Four: THE BOX

Joe R. Lansdale, celebrated for his contributions to horror and "splatterpunk," significantly shaped the Weird Western genre through works like The Magic Wagon. His storytelling blends elements of the supernatural with Western themes, creating a unique narrative style that has captivated readers for over three decades. Lansdale's influence continues to resonate in contemporary literature, marking him as a pivotal figure in the evolution of this genre.

Set against the backdrop of the Civil War's conclusion, the story follows Major Rance Allison, who, after being injured in battle, wakes up in an enemy field hospital. In a surprising twist, he discovers that the conflict has ended and he is now aligned with those he once fought against. This narrative explores themes of reconciliation and the complexities of identity in the aftermath of war.

Edgar award-winning author Joe Lansdale returns with a standalone novel, told with his trademark wit, East Texas grit, and the dark humor his longtime fans love

Conan aids an old ally in the wretched wastes of Stygia - a harsh desert that harbors undreamed-of wealth! But Conan's pursuit of ancient treasure soon unearths a conniving spirit - and as blood spills on the desolate dust, a dark-hearted sorcerer brings forth unholy abominations! Only Conan's cold steel can save all creation from the horror that awaits! Then, Conan teams with two sister thieves to rob a haunted cliff-top castle. But evil spirits are the least of Conan's problems when both sisters set their sights on him! Plus: Conan must prevent the revival of a sleeping god - and walk the road of kings! COLLECTING: CONAN AND THE SONGS OF THE DEAD (2006) 1-5, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2006: CONAN, CONAN: TROPHY (2008) 1, CONAN: KISS OF THE UNDEAD (2010) 1, CONAN: ISLAND OF NO RETURN (2011) 1-2, MATERIAL FROM AGE OF CONAN: HYBORIAN ADVENTURES (2006) 1

Set in a unique blend of Western and supernatural elements, this fan-favorite tale from Joe R. Lansdale and John L. Lansdale promises an adventurous ride filled with eccentric characters and thrilling plots. Known for their imaginative storytelling, the authors deliver a captivating narrative that combines the ruggedness of the West with bizarre twists, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. Now back in print after years, it invites both new readers and longtime fans to experience its charm once again.