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The Shadows, Kith and Kin
- Narrated by: Eric Vincent
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Horror
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Summary
The endlessly inventive mind of Joe R. Lansdale whips up yet another batch of stories to amaze, surprise, and entertain you.
His new offering covers a lot of territory, producing what may be his best short story collection yet.
One tale concerns an East Texas mule race in the early 1900s that proves to be an unexpected turning point and learning experience for the main character, a lifelong loser. It also chronicles the unusual circumstances of the race, which include a friendship between a rare white mule that can run like the wind, and his friend, a loyal, spotted pig.
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Learn about a world where the dead almost rule, and venture into an alternate universe that is the background for perhaps the strangest tale of all, an adventure concerning an earnest and horny steam shovel named Bill, and his challenge to do the right thing at all costs.
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- John
- 11-02-19
A great run of short stories...
A great run of short stories by modern pulp master Joe Lansdale. Primarily horror by some speculative fiction too. I really like the steam shovel story. He doesn't shy away from language or vivid descriptions but it is fantastic. I hope you enjoy!
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