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This first volume in a landmark two-volume collection gathers twenty of Arthur's finest fantasy stories, showcasing his unique gift for weaving tales that entrance and persuade. From the quiet corners of small-town America to the mysterious reaches of myth and imagination, Robert Arthur brings to life characters and settings that linger in the imagination long after the final page is turned.
In these stories, readers will encounter the exuberant wordplay and sly mischief of "The Book and The Beast," where a medieval manuscript conjures a dangerous companion; the eerie precision of "Footsteps Invisible," in which an ancient Egyptian curse follows its victim through a rain-slicked New York; and the surreal whimsy of "Postpaid to Paradise," where magical postage stamps transport a man to another world. Each story blends wonder with wisdom, making the impossible feel strangely near.
Elizabeth Arthur, an acclaimed writer and the author's daughter, has selected these enduring tales and enriched them with story notes and personal reflections. Her introductions offer insight into her father's creative process and illuminate the inspirations behind his most imaginative work.
Included in this volume are four stories which have never previously been reprinted: "The Aggravation of Elmer," "Ghost For A Night," "The Boys From Mars," and "Napoleon of Nothingness."
Known to many as the creator of The Three Investigators, the classic juvenile mystery series that shaped generations of readers, Arthur honed his craft through decades of writing suspense fiction for adults. In Mysteries, his talent for plot, misdirection, and narrative surprise is on full display. Readers will join detectives, amateur sleuths, and reluctant heroes in unraveling crimes that range from the subtly strange to the deeply unsettling.
In "A Very Natural Murder," a visit to the Maine coast ends in an elegant twist on justice; in "Larceny and Old Lace," theft is reimagined with wit and charm; and in "The Adventure of the Single Footprint," a modern-day Sherlock Holmes deciphers a chilling locked-room puzzle. Each story is a testament to Arthur's mastery of suspense, character, and form - and shows him as a virtuoso of the mystery genre.
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Selected Stories of Robert Arthur: Fantasies
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Selected Stories of Robert Arthur: Mysteries