Lin Carter Libri

A Terran adventurer on the ultimate Martian odyssey to discover the ultimate secret of Mars and the universe.or else be destroyed by the dark forces that rules the valley where time stood still!

In a desperate bid for freedom, Brant escapes across the vast, ancient dust-oceans of Mars, unaware that his flight will lead him into an extraordinary adventure filled with unexpected challenges and wonders. The story promises a thrilling exploration of a richly imagined Martian landscape, where survival and discovery intertwine, setting the stage for an epic journey that transcends the ordinary.

In a twist of fate, an Earth star-wanderer becomes an unlikely assassin, trapped in the body of a fierce warrior. As he navigates a perilous new world, he faces unimaginable threats that challenge his survival and adaptability. This tale explores themes of identity and transformation against a backdrop of danger and adventure.

H. P. (introduction by Lin Carter) (with Harry Houdini on Pharoahs) Lovecraft. Contents: Imprisoned with the Pharoahs; The Other Gods; The Tree; The Tomb; Polaris; Beyond the Wall of Sleep; Memory; What the Moon Brings; Nyarlathotep; Ex Oblivione; The Cats of Ulthar; Hypnos; Nathicana; From Beyond; The Festival

Second Edition Revised and Expanded The classic collection augmented by three stories, with an afterword and certain textual revisions by the author Contents: Introduction to the Second Edition essay by Robert M. Price The Secret in the Tomb (1935) The Suicide in the Study(1935) The Shambler from the Stars(1935) The Faceless God (1936) The Grinning Ghoul(1936) The Dark Demon(1936) The Mannikin(1937) The Brood of Bubastis(1937) The Creeper in the Crypt(1937) The Secret of Sebek(1937) Fane of the Black Pharaoh(1937) The Sorcerer's Jewel(1939) The Unspeakable Betrothal(1949) The Shadow from the Steeple(1950) Notebook Found in a Deserted House (1951) Terror in Cut-Throat Cove (1958) Afterword (1981) essay by Robert Bloch Demon-Dreaded Lore(1981) essay by Lin Carter

Exploring themes of freedom and identity, the protagonist views Earth as a mental and physical confinement. He longs for the liberation found on the world of the Green Star, where he inhabits the body of a primitive youth, allowing him to experience life in a radically different way. This journey challenges his perceptions of existence and self, as he navigates the complexities of a new reality.