The Classic Collection of Fredric Brown is a definitive anthology showcasing the remarkable range and brilliance of one of the most versatile authors of the 20th century. Featuring 11 gripping novels and 60 captivating short stories, this collection spans Brown's masterful contributions to detective fiction, thrilling crime tales, and imaginative science fiction. From hardboiled mysteries like The Fabulous Clipjoint to mind-bending science fiction classics such as What Mad Universe, Brown's storytelling captivates with sharp wit, unexpected twists, and unforgettable characters. Illustrated for an enhanced reading experience, this collection is a treasure trove for fans of crime, suspense, and speculative fiction alike. Contents: DETECTIVES

THE FABULOUS CLIPJOINT

THE DEAD RINGER

MURDER CAN BE FUN

THE CASE OF THE DANCING SANDWICHES

THE LATE LAMENTED THRILLERS

THE BLOODY MOONLIGHT

THE SCREAMING MIMI

KNOCK THREE-ONE-TWO

NIGHT OF THE JABBERWOCK SCIENCE FICTION

WHAT MAD UNIVERSE

STAR SHINE SHORT STORIES

ARENA

EXPERIMENT

KEEP OUT

HAPPY ENDING

HALL OF MIRRORS

EARTHMEN BEARING GIFTS

IMAGINE

IT DIDN'T HAPPEN

RECESSIONAL

EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIK

PUPPET SHOW

NIGHTMARE IN YELLOW

JAYCEE

PI IN THE SKY

ANSWER

THE GEEZENSTACKS

KNOCK

REBOUND

THE STAR MOUSE

ABOMINABLE

LETTER TO A PHOENIX

NOT YET THE END

ARMAGEDDON

OF TIME AND EUSTACE WEAVER

RECONCILIATION

NOTHING SIRIUS

PATTERN

THE YEHUDI PRINCIPLE

COME AND GO MAD

SENTRY

ETAOIN SHRDLU

THE END

THE WAVERIES

OBEDIENCE

ALL GOOD BEMS

FIRST TIME MACHINE

BLOOD

THE LAST MARTIAN

MAN OF DISTINCTION

VENGEANCE FLEET

THE WEAPON

MOUSE

THE DOME

GREAT LOST DISCOVERIES I — INVISIBILITY

GREAT LOST DISCOVERIES II — INVULNERABILITY

GREAT LOST DISCOVERIES III — IMMORTALITY

MILLENNIUM

SECOND CHANCE

CONTACT

A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR

SOMETHING GREEN

CRISIS, 1999

AND THE GODS LAUGHED

MITKEY RIDES AGAIN

PLACET IS A CRAZY PLACE

HONEYMOON IN HELL

DAISIES

DAYMARE

CARTOONIST

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