News from Murder One

Science Fiction:

L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. One hundred years ago a
book was published by a soon to close publishing house George M. Hill.
This children's fantasy story would enter the public consciousness
like so few before or after, and would spawn one of the most colourful
best loved films to come out of Hollywood. This, the authorised
edition, marks the Centenary of the publication and includes essay and
biographical notes. No-one should be without a copy of this book. US
trade paperback, #9.99.

Poul Anderson, Genesis. Astronaut Christian Brannock takes advantage
of current technology and has his consciousness uploaded into a
computer. A billion years later, 'he' is sent back to Earth to
investigate strange reports of a supermind, Gaia, which has a few
ideas about the future of the planet. US paperback, #6.99.

Ed Greenwood, The Kingless Land. Aglirta was once peaceful and
prosperous place, but when the king was 'ensorcelled' (answers on a
postcard please) it fell to lawlessness and evil doings. So as is the
way with these things it falls to The Band of Four; a warrior, a
thief, a healer, and a sorceress to save the day. US paperback, #6.99.

David Searcy, Ordinary Horror. When his beloved roses are menaced by
underground pests Frank Delabano sends away for some Gopherbane, a
South American plant advertised as being deadly to the burrowing
varmints but otherwise harmless. As this bizarre tale unfolds it
becomes apparent that advertising is not always to be believed. US
hardcover, #18.50.

Kara Dalkey, Genpei. Tale of twelfth century warfare in Japan that
mixes history and myth to tell the tale of the rise to power of the
Minomoto family. US hardcover, #18.99.