Joe R. Lansdale Knihy

Výbor z drsných horrorových próz ceněného amerického autora. Obsahuje slavné povídky „Jáma“, „Noc, kdy nešli na horror“, „S mrtvolákama v poušti kadilaků“ a mnoho dalších.

Téměř padesát let ležel Burroughsův poslední rukopis v trezoru, nedotčený a nedokončený. Mezi autorovými fanoušky se stal takřka legendou, až konečně nedávno se tohoto pozoruhodného příběhu ujal známý spisovatel Joe R. Lansdale, který tak v duchu velkého vypravěče završil grandiózní ságu o Tarzanovi. Tarzan se setkává s půvabnou dívkou a jejím otcem, archeologem, který v Africe hledá tajemný Ur, ztracené město zlata. Za stejným cílem se však ubírá čtveřice dobrodruhů, kteří se ve své touze po bohatství nezastaví před ničím… Na konci příběhu je při zkáze města zavalen v hluboké jeskyni, odkud se vydává do Pellucidaru, do tajemné říše v nitru naší planety.

May Lynn kdysi bývala nádhernou dívkou, která snila o tom, že se stane hollywoodskou hvězdou. A najednou je mrtvá a její tělo vyloví z hlubin řeky Sabiny. Sue Ellen, May Lynnina cílevědomá sedmnáctiletá kamarádka, se po May Lynnině pohřbu rozhodne její tělo vykopat, zpopelnit a popel rozprášit v Hollywoodu. Když už se May Lynn hvězdou stát nemůže, tak ať se alespoň její popel dostane do místa jejích snů. Společně se svými nejlepšími přáteli a matkou alkoholičkou Sue Ellen ukradne vor a plaví se po řece dolů, aby May Lynniny ostatky dopravili do Hollywoodu. Jenže je tu jeden háček. Sue Ellen má u sebe také ukradené peníze, po kterých pátrají její nevlastní otec a další nepřátelé, kteří jsou schopni čehokoli, aby je dostali nazpět. A co se zpočátku zdá jako unikátní příležitost vymanit se z nicotného a prázdného života, s sebou naopak přinese katastrofální následky. Sue Ellen i její kamarádi dostanou od života tvrdou lekci… Břeh temné vody je román, o kterém by se dalo říct, že ho společně napsali Mark Twain se Stephenem Kingem. Světově uznávaný americký spisovatel Joe R. Landsdale se touto knihou vydal s odvahou a odhodláním zcela novým směrem. 1. vydání. -- zdroj: www.pitaval.cz --

Set in a unique blend of Western and supernatural elements, this fan-favorite tale from Joe R. Lansdale and John L. Lansdale promises an adventurous ride filled with eccentric characters and thrilling plots. Known for their imaginative storytelling, the authors deliver a captivating narrative that combines the ruggedness of the West with bizarre twists, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. Now back in print after years, it invites both new readers and longtime fans to experience its charm once again.

Set in an East Texas nursing home, the story features iconic figures Elvis and JFK, portrayed by Bruce Campbell and Ossie Davis. They confront a redneck mummy, blending humor and horror in a unique narrative. This companion book expands on the film's quirky premise, exploring themes of aging, friendship, and the absurdity of their situation. The characters navigate their unusual challenges while delivering a mix of wit and nostalgia.

Jack Parker knows all too well how treacherous life can be. His parents did not survive a smallpox epidemic. His grandfather was murdered. Now his sister Lula has been kidnapped by a bank robber. Alongside bounty hunter Shorty, an eloquent dwarf with a chip on his shoulder, and Eustace, the grave-digging son of an ex-slave, Jack sets off to rescue Lula.

Back in the nineties a novella, The Events Concerning a Nude Fold-Out Found in a Harlequin Romance, about jobless Plebin Cook, his daughter Jasmine, and a used bookstore owner named Martha, received a Bram Stoker Award and appeared to be the start of a series. It wasn't. But now, we're taking a time machine back to the original story, involving circus dogs, mannikins and a serial killer, and we're adding a quirky, short novel, The Events Concerning Two Stabbed Clowns in a Bloody Bathtub. The novel is wilder than the original tale and answers the question: What did Plebin and the gang do next? A missing cat leads to an outrageous blackmail scheme, a sex video, a body in an out of the way cemetery, a sexy mortician, clown orgies, bathtub stabbings, and a missing child. But Plebin, Jasmine and Martha are on the job, because they not only have a used bookstore to run, they own a private eye agency, BOOKS AND BULLETS, and they are clown deep into a twisty investigation. An investigation that soon becomes a race against time to rescue a child before she is deprived of air and a wicked vengeance is completed. Step up and step out with the gang. But watch the face paint and the blood puddles, and keep your back to the wall. Things are about to go sideways in the best way possible for a reader craving mystery, suspense, and unexpected thrills

Mucho Mojo is the basis for the second season of the new Sundance TV series Hap and Leonard and has been adapted into a full color graphic novel by Finnish illustrator Jussi Piironen.Hap and Leonard return in this incredible, mad-dash thriller, loaded with crack addicts, a serial killer, and a body count.Leonard is still nursing the injuries he sustained in the duo's last wild undertaking when he learns that his Uncle Chester has passed. Hap is of course going to be there for his best friend, and when the two are cleaning up Uncle Chester's dilapidated house, they uncover a dark little secret beneath the house's rotting floor boards-- a small skeleton buried in a trunk. Hap wants to call the police. Leonard, being a black man in east Texas, persuades him this is not a good idea, and together they set out to clear Chester's name on their own. The only things standing in their way is a houseful of felons, a vicious killer, and possibly themselves.

Joe R. Lansdale, celebrated for his contributions to horror and "splatterpunk," significantly shaped the Weird Western genre through works like The Magic Wagon. His storytelling blends elements of the supernatural with Western themes, creating a unique narrative style that has captivated readers for over three decades. Lansdale's influence continues to resonate in contemporary literature, marking him as a pivotal figure in the evolution of this genre.

Exploring the metaphor of life as a theatrical performance, the narrative delves into the complexities of existence and the unseen forces that influence our actions. It raises profound questions about free will and the nature of control, inviting readers to reflect on their roles in the grand scheme of life. The imagery of puppetry underscores themes of manipulation and fate, suggesting that understanding who orchestrates our lives may be more unsettling than comforting.