{"product_id":"the-october-country-stories-paperback","title":"The October Country: Stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRay Bradbury\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe October Country\u003c\/i\u003e is Ray Bradbury's own netherworld of the soul, inhabited by the horrors and demons that lurk within all of us. Renowned for his multi-million-copy bestseller, \u003ci\u003e Fahrenheit 451, \u003c\/i\u003e and hailed by \u003ci\u003eHarper's\u003c\/i\u003e magazine as \"the finest living writer of fantastic fiction,\" Ray Bradbury proves here that he is America's master of the short story. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis classic collection features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Emissary: \u003c\/b\u003e The faithful dog was the sick boy's only connection with the world outside--and beyond . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Small Assassin: \u003c\/b\u003e A fine, healthy baby boy was the new mother's dream come true--or her worst nightmare . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Scythe: \u003c\/b\u003e Just when his luck had run out, Drew Erickson inherited a farm from a stranger; and with the bequest came deadly responsibilities . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Jar: \u003c\/b\u003e A chilling story that combines love, death . . . and a matter of identity in a bottle of fear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wonderful Death of Dudley Stone: \u003c\/b\u003e A most remarkable case of murder--the deceased was delighted . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlus fourteen more unforgettable tales  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An author whose fanciful imagination, poetic prose, and mature understanding of human character have won him an international reputation.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE OCTOBER COUNTRY is Ray Bradbury's own netherworld of the soul, inhabited by the horrors and demons that lurk within all of us. This classic collection of short stories includes: \u003cbr\u003eTHE EMISSARY: The faithful dog was the sick boy's only connection with the world outside--and beyond. . . \u003cbr\u003eTHE SMALL ASSASSIN: A fine, healthy baby boy was the new mother's dream come true--or her worst nightmare. . . \u003cbr\u003eTHE SCYTHE: Just when his luck had run out, Drew Erickson inherited a farm from a stranger! And with the bequest came deadly responsibilities. . . \u003cbr\u003eTHE JAR: A chilling story that combines love, death . . . and a matter of identity in a bottle of fear!\u003cbr\u003eTHE WONDERFUL DEATH OF DUDLEY STONE: A most remarkable case of murder--the deceased was delighted!\u003cbr\u003ePlus nineteen more terrifying tales!\u003cbr\u003eRenowned for his five-million copy bestseller, Fahrenheit 451, and hailed as the finest living writer of fantastic fiction, Ray Bradbury shows with each of these nineteen stories his brilliant knack for extracting the chilling essence of a world's insanities, disorders, and hang-ups. Once again he proves himself to be America's master of the short story.\u003cbr\u003e\"An author whose fanciful imagination, poetic prose, and mature understanding of human character have won him an international reputation.\"\u003cbr\u003e--The New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRay Bradbury\u003c\/b\u003e (1920-2012) was America's foremost writer of science fiction and fantasy. Among his most popular adult books were\u003ci\u003e Fahrenheit 451\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Martian Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDandelion Wine, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDeath Is a Lonely Business\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, he wrote several books for children, including \u003ci\u003eSwitch on the Night\u003c\/i\u003e. In recognition of his stature in the world of literature, Bradbury was awarded the National Book Foundation's 2000 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters and the National Medal of Arts in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.1 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 27, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987634618669,"sku":"9780345407856","price":19.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/alMxRzJKTjllQzFvWC9mdFF2d2dYZz09.webp?v=1776183144","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-october-country-stories-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}