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Fritz Leiber junior

    December 24, 1910 – September 5, 1992

    Fritz Reuter Leiber Jr. emerged as a distinctive voice among the younger writers associated with H.P. Lovecraft, initially making a significant mark with his horror fiction before exploring other genres. He established his signature style in his sword-and-sorcery tales, featuring the memorable duo of the large, sensitive barbarian Fafhrd and the agile, street-smart Gray Mouser, which he revisited throughout his career for both comedic and atmospheric effect. His science fiction often played with grand concepts, such as planetary destruction and societal upheaval led by unlikely heroes. Leiber's later works, including his notable horror novel, delved into profound personal struggles like depression and alcoholism, examining the emotional resonance within fantastic literature and demonstrating a remarkable capacity for reinvention that kept him at the forefront of his generation.

    Fritz Leiber junior
    The First Book of Lankhmar
    Dr. Kometevsky's Day
    The Pale Brown Thing
    The Swords of Lankhmar
    Martians, Keep Out!
    The Creature from Cleveland Depths
    • The Creature from Cleveland Depths

      • 84 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Focusing on the contrasting journeys of an inner-directed sorcerer and his outer-directed apprentice, this narrative explores themes of magic realism and dark fantasy. Fritz Leiber's storytelling weaves a rich tapestry of mystical elements and character development, showcasing his mastery in blending the fantastical with the psychological. The dynamic between the two characters highlights their differing approaches to magic and life, creating a compelling exploration of their unique paths.

      The Creature from Cleveland Depths
      5.0
    • Martians, Keep Out!

      • 26 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Deliberate exploitation of human hatred towards Martians drives Scatterday to take a stand. Faced with the threat of enslavement, he realizes that aiding the Martians is the only path to resistance, despite the dangers of mob justice looming over him. This story explores themes of prejudice, courage, and the complexities of allyship in a tense interspecies conflict.

      Martians, Keep Out!
      4.5
    • The Swords of Lankhmar

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Hired to guard a ship bearing gifts to a neighboring king, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser face Mingol raiders, a sea serpent, and a horde of tiny soldiers

      The Swords of Lankhmar
      4.4
    • The Pale Brown Thing

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Exploring the metaphor of modern life as a pyramid, this work delves into the constraints and structures that shape contemporary existence. The author draws parallels between the ancient Egyptian practice of burial and the ways in which society confines individuals within rigid frameworks. Through thought-provoking insights, the book encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and the societal constructs that may limit their potential and freedom.

      The Pale Brown Thing
      4.4
    • Dr. Kometevsky's Day

      • 22 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Preserving a significant work in human history, this edition of Dr. Kometevsky's Day has been meticulously reformatted and retyped for clarity and readability. The modern design ensures that it remains accessible to both present and future generations, emphasizing its importance and relevance. This effort highlights the commitment to keeping valuable literature alive and well-presented.

      Dr. Kometevsky's Day
      3.0
    • The First Book of Lankhmar

      • 768 pages
      • 27 hours of reading

      From the moment when they first met, in the commission of the same, audacious theft, Fafhrd, the giant barbarian warrior from the Cold Waste, and the Gray Mouser, master thief, novice wizard and expert swordsman, felt no ordinary affinity. Forged over the gleam of sharpened steel as, back to back, they faced their foes, theirs was a friendship that would take them from adventure to misadventure across all of Nehwon, from the caves of the inner earth to the waves of the outer sea. But it was in the dark alleys and noisome back streets of the great fog-shrouded city of Lankhmar that they became legends.The First Book of Lankhmar includes the first four volumes of the hugely enjoyable Swords series.

      The First Book of Lankhmar
      4.1
    • The Second Book of Lankhmar

      • 704 pages
      • 25 hours of reading

      After their legendary adventures in the northern wastes and beyond, Fafhrd, the giant barbarian warrior, and the Gray Mouser, master thief, novice wizard and expert swordsman, are back home in Lankhmar again, and looking for an easy time. But Lankhmar is under attack from a strange horde of invaders, including a two-headed dragon and an army of miniature wanderers ...Once those threats are seen off, a quest to the farthest reaches of Nehwon is in prospect. And then, in the last book of their adventures, Fafhrd goes sailing through the clouds, and the Mouser takes to the seas, before we finally bid a fond, if sad, farewell to Lankhmar. THE SECOND BOOK OF LANKHMAR includes the last three volumes of the hugely enjoyable series.

      The Second Book of Lankhmar
      4.1
    • The burning wreck of a passenger jet with a missing cargo of gold and a desperate plea from a friend lead Tarzan of the Apes deep into intrigue in the jungles of Brazil. Soon the ape-man finds himself facing his most deadly nemesis yet: a criminal mastermind named Vinaro, whose enemies perish in mysterious explosions of gold and flame. But that may be only the beginning of Tarzan's challenges. For if he is to defeat Vinaro, Tarzan must confront him in the legendary golden city of Tucumai, from where no outsider has ever returned.

      Tarzan and the Valley of Gold
      3.8
    • Swords Against Death

      • 206 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      In order to forget their grief over the death of their lovers, Fafhrd the Barbarian and the Gray Mouser set off in search of adventure

      Swords Against Death
      3.9
    • The Sinful Ones

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Carl Mackay had an okay job, a beautiful woman, and a lot of big plans. But one day he met a beautiful, frightened girl who didn't quite belong in this world. And something began. Irrevocably. Something that diverted him forever from his path, shook the sleepy dust from his eyes and brought him to a startling confrontation with the furthest limits of life, death - and an alien, terrifying danger... the Sinful Ones.

      The Sinful Ones
      3.7