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Ellis Parker Butler's 'The Cheerful Smugglers' is a delightful comedy that tells the story of two bumbling smugglers who inadvertently become heroes in their small town. Through witty dialogue and slapstick...

Ellis Parker Butler's 'The Revolt' explores the theme of individuality in a conformist society through the protagonist's journey of self-discovery. Written in a satirical and thought-provoking style,...

Mike Flannery, the Westcote agent of the Interurban Express Company, leaned over the counter of the express office and shook his fist. Mr. Morehouse, angry and red, stood on the other side of the counter,...

In "Pigs is Pigs," Ellis Parker Butler crafts a delightful satire that delves into the absurdities of bureaucratic processes through the lens of an amusing rural tale. The story unfolds with the interaction...

In "Goat-Feathers," Ellis Parker Butler crafts a delightful collection of humorous short stories that reflect the whimsy and absurdity of everyday life. Rooted in the literary tradition of American humorists...

In "The Great American Pie Company," Ellis Parker Butler delivers a delightful exploration of American culture through the lens of humor and satire. This whimsical narrative follows the misadventures...

In "The Jack-Knife Man," Ellis Parker Butler weaves a short yet captivating narrative that captures the essence of early 20th-century American life through the lens of humor and social commentary. This...

In "The Incubator Baby," Ellis Parker Butler masterfully blends humor with social commentary, exploring the oddities of early 20th-century American society. Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning...

In "Kilo," Ellis Parker Butler employs a keen satirical lens to explore themes of human greed, the absurdity of societal norms, and the pursuit of wealth through the story of a man who unwittingly inherits...

Ellis Parker Butler was the author of more than 30 books and more than 2,000 stories and essays and is most famous for his short story "Pigs Is Pigs", in which a bureaucratic stationmaster insists on...

This book contains70 short storiesfrom 10 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the criticAugust Nemo, in a collection that will please theliterature lovers....

CONTENTS: A.A. MILNE 1. A Hint for Next Christmas ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER 2. The Ghost in the Picture Room ALGERNON BLACKWOOD 3. The Kit-Bag ALICE HALE BURNETT 4. Christmas Holidays at Merryvale ANDY...

This book includes classic poems by such eminent poets as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Sara Teasdale, William Butler Yeats,...

"99 Science Fiction Short Stories" brings together some of the finest sci fi short stories ever crafted. Featuring gems from masters of the genre, such as H.G Wells , Robert Barr , PKD, Marion Zimmer...

This book contains 350 short stories from 50 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. Wisely chosen by the literary critic August Nemo for the book series 7 Best Short Stories, this omnibus contains...

Marjorie Fielding is born premature and spends her first months of life in an incubator. Her mother is a modern, broad-minded woman eschewing old fashioned views of childrearing to embrace a scientific...

"A lighthearted tale which revolves around old Peter Lane, who lives in a houseboat on the Mississippi River and mostly whiles away his time whittling with his jack-knife and not really doing much else....

The fun adventures of Georgie, Swatty, and Bony, as they encounter flooding rivers, emotional girls, burning buildings, rotten stumps, mean teachers, a haunted house, dark caves, murderers, and ice jams.

Saving for the baby's education: how can a young family be disciplined so as to regularly put money in the pig ? Why, put a tariff on all items coming into the house, just like the U.S. Government does/did...

Marjorie Fielding is born premature and spends her first months of life in an incubator. Her mother is a modern, broad-minded woman eschewing old fashioned views of childrearing to embrace a scientific...

In "How It Feels to Be Fifty," Ellis Parker Butler presents a poignant and humorous exploration of middle age, contrasting youthful aspirations with the realities that accompany the passage of time. This...

In "Swatty," Ellis Parker Butler delivers a masterful blend of satire and humor, capturing the essence of early 20th-century American life through the eyes of its exuberant protagonist. The narrative...

In "Pigs is Pigs," Ellis Parker Butler crafts a delightful satire that juxtaposes bureaucratic absurdity with the lightheartedness of human folly. This short story follows the amusing events that unfold...

Ellis Parker Butler's 'Detective Philo Gubb: Collected Mysteries' is a compelling collection of detective stories that cleverly blend humor and mystery. The book follows the investigative adventures of...

Ellis Parker Butler's 'Goat-Feathers' is a charming collection of humorous short stories that captivate readers with their playful language and witty observations of everyday life. Set in the early 20th...

In 'The Water Goats, and Other Troubles' by Ellis Parker Butler, the author explores the human experience through a series of humorous and thought-provoking short stories. Butler's witty and clever writing...

In 'The Thin Santa Claus: The Chicken Yard That Was a Christmas Stocking' by Ellis Parker Butler, readers are taken on a whimsical journey through a small town where the residents transform their chicken...

Ellis Parker Butler's 'Kilo' is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human nature and the pursuit of happiness. Written in a descriptive and engaging style, the book follows...

In the quaint coastal town of Bayport, a peculiar spectacle unfolds. A colossal whale, stranded on the sandy shores, becomes the talk of the town. As curiosity and excitement ignite, the townsfolk gather...

Ellis Parker Butler's 'The Mystery Cases of Detective Philo Gubb' is a captivating collection of detective stories that follow the humorous and bumbling detective Philo Gubb as he stumbles through a series...

Volume Seven of our ongoing series of paired New Weird Horror novelettes takes readers on nightmare excursions to lonely locales Íde Hennessy - Sequoia PointCalifornia's rugged "Lost Coast" has long been...

Someone wants to kill her. She wants the killer to finish the job. Spring Weston will do anything to rise in the ranks of pro cycling and prove she isn't the one failure of the five Weston siblings. Anything...

Everything just went up in flames, and Elora is left in the rubble wondering where it all went wrong… and why the body of her dear friend Marlowe was never found in the charred remnants of her home. She's...

'This series is irresistible' LEE CHILD ‘An immersive, intelligent delight' LUCY FOLEY 'The Jake Jackson books get better and better' ELLY GRIFFITHS ‘Highly recommend’ KARIN...

‘This twisty, absorbing thriller is both a moving love story and fascinating speculative fiction exploring memory, time and reality’ GUARDIAN ‘An expertly crafted puzzle of a story’ NEW SCIENTIST...

‘Dark and funny’ Jackie Kabler, author of The Murder List ‘Delightful malice and menace’ Robin Ince, author and comedian Say hello to Sally. ​ This is the story of how I...

FIVE WITNESSES. FIVE DIFFERENT STORIES. WHO IS THE KILLER?'A rising star of Australian crime fiction' SUNDAY TIMES'S. R. White is the real deal' CHRIS HAMMERIn the courtyard of the Pacific Heights building,...

'An intricate, clever thriller that delves beautifully into family dynamics and small-town politics. I loved it ― Jennie Godfrey, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGSA...

'Beautifully written . . . This dark tale never loses its grip. Best not to read it at night' DAILY MAIL'Atmospheric, creepy . . . kept me guessing right till the end. I loved it' ANDREA MARA'Scary and...

'Atmospheric, intricate and authentic' ERIN KELLY'Utterly immersive and completely compelling . . . A dazzling debut' D. V. BISHOP'Keating's delicious debut guides us through the little-known world of...

The gripping new thriller in the Sunday Times-bestselling phenomenon that is the Inspector McLean series, from one of Scotland's most celebrated crime writersA macabre ancient artefact. An innovative...

Lorraine would say afterwards that she was smitten straight off with Paddy Farrell. You could tell that he was occupying the room in a different way, he found the spaces that fitted him. She was the kind...

Mere weeks have passed since Kylie's entanglement with Ezra Darby. Struggling to recover, she throws herself into her work as a crime reporter for The New York Star. A news report tells a sad tale of...

He's no Saint…Assassin Xavier Saint has done many things, but never killed an innocent person. Now, he has uncovered a network of assassins eliminating innocents for profit, and he is being framed as...

The Catalyst Code: Unlocking Transformation SecretsIn a world where the line between chaos and clarity is razor-thin, The Catalyst Code: Unlocking Transformation Secrets takes you on a riveting journey...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan...

SOMETIMES WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE... YOU LIEThe bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once explores the dangers of obsession in this #1 bestselling suspense thriller. Six years...

The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories, Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master, only to submit to a tyranny...

A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece.A...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

‘Addictive. A first-class page-turner.’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me Can the past ever be forgotten? As soon as nurse Maura Lyle sets foot inside the foreboding Essen Grange,...

The first thriller in the Mickey Bolitar series, now airing as an original series on Amazon Prime. Bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix show Fool Me Once, Harlan Coben brings us a shocking...

OVER 12 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDENOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor years, rumours of the 'Marsh Girl' have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina...

The inspiration for the new Netflix series, Lupin, starring Omar Sy. Leblanc's creation, Gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, is everything you would expect from a French aristocrat—witty, charming, brilliant,...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘Let there be spaces in your togetherness,And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.’...

The much-anticipated sequel to How To Solve Your Own Murder 'What a great read!' J. M. Hall'Kept me guessing until the very end' Joanna Wallace'Thrilling' G. T. Garber'Original, atmospheric' Ian MooreAnnie...

'A twist to rival Gone Girl left me gasping' KATY BRENT –––––––––––––– Meet Emma. Emma is sick. She can’t work because of a neurological condition,...

'Non-stop action, breakneck pace, deliciously suspenseful… When Shadows Fall was my first DS Max Craigie book and won’t be my last – I loved it.' Andrea Mara 'A good old police procedural… I...

A killer's deadly riddle. An agent's dark secret. A twisted psychological game gone horribly wrong…*An atmospheric mystery by award-winning Canadian author, Tikiri Herath.* In the affluent seaside town...