October Country: Stories

The October Country is Ray Bradbury`s own netherworld of the soul, inhabited by the horrors and demons that lurk within all of us. Renowned for his multi-million-copy bestseller, Fahrenheit 451, and hailed by Harper`s magazine as "the finest living writer of fantastic fiction," Ray Bradbury proves here that he is America`s master of the short story. This classic collection features: The Emissary: The faithful dog was the sick boy`s only connection with the world outside--and beyond . . . The Small Assassin: A fine, healthy baby boy was the new mother`s dream come true--or her worst nightmare . . . The Scythe: Just when his luck had run out, Drew Erickson inherited a farm from a stranger; and with the bequest came deadly responsibilities . . . The Jar: A chilling story that combines love, death . . . and a matter of identity in a bottle of fear. The Wonderful Death of Dudley Stone: A most remarkable case of murder--the deceased was delighted . . . Plus fourteen more unforgettable tales!