Mort Castle – författare

Ray Bradbury is a storyteller without peer, a poet of the impossible, and, indisputably, one of America's most beloved authors. In a much-celebrated literary career that has spanned seven decades, he has produced an astonishing body of work, including "The Illustrated Man", "The Martian Chronicles", and "Fahrenheit 451". In "Shadow Show", editors Sam Weller and Mort Castle have collected short stories from 26 of the most diverse and celebrated authors writing today, all gathered to honor Ray Bradbury and his tremendous contribution to the literary canon. Contributors include: Margaret Atwood, Neil Gaiman, Joe Hill, Dave Eggers, Harlan Ellison, Alice Hoffman, and Audrey Niffenegger.

An anthology of all-new stories inspired or informed by the work of the great Ray Bradbury, written by some of today''s celebrated authors."Ray Bradbury is, without a doubt, one of this or any century''s greatest and most imaginative writers. Shadow Show, a book of truly great stories, is the perfect tribute to America''s master storyteller." —Stan Lee, legendary former president and chairman of Marvel ComicsWhat do you imagine when you hear the name . . . Bradbury?You might see rockets to Mars. Or bizarre circuses where otherworldly acts whirl in the center ring. Perhaps you travel to a dystopian future, where books are set ablaze . . . or to an out-of-the-way sideshow, where animated illustrations crawl across human skin. Or maybe, suddenly, you''re returned to a simpler time in small-town America, where summer perfumes the air and life is almost perfect . . . almost.Ray Bradbury—peerless storyteller, poet of the impossible, and one of America''s most beloved authors—is a literary giant whose remarkable career has spanned seven decades. Now twenty-six of today''s most diverse and celebrated authors offer new short works in honor of the master; stories of heart, intelligence, and dark wonder from a remarkable range of creative artists.Featuring stories by Margaret Atwood, Dave Eggers, Harlan Ellison, Neil Gaiman, Joe Hill, Alice Hoffman, Kelly link, Robert McCammon, Jacquelyn Mitchard, Audrey Niffenegger, and many more.2012 Bram Stoker Award winner/Superior Achievement in an Anthology2012 Finalist Shirley Jackson Award2012 Finalist Audie Award/Excellence in audio production"Shadow Show is a treasure-trove for Ray Bradbury enthusiasts as for all readers who are drawn to richly imaginative, deftly plotted, startlingly original and unsettling short fiction." —Joyce Carol Oates, The New York Times—bestselling author

Loving her new home and its big basement, five-year-old Missy is unaware that her imaginary playmate, Lisette, is the tortured soul of a murdered child. And Lisette is determined to get revenge on a cruel world for her destroyed life.

Sie sehen Ihn bei Elternversammlungen, wie er seinen Rasen mäht, Erdnüsse für Kiwanis verkauft. Michael Louden ist ein ganz normaler, netter Kerl, Ihr Nachbar, Ihr Freund - nur dass er Sie, Ihre Familie, Ihren Hund umbringen will. Er ist der Serien-Psychopath von nebenan, Jack the Ripper in Willy Lomans gut geputzten Schuhen - und John Wayne Gacy in seinem Clownskostüm. Und er ist nicht allein. Michael Louden und andre wie er, Fremde, warten nur auf ihren Moment der Geschichte - um jede Hoffnung auf eine Zukunft zu zerstören.