The Vampire Master and Other Tales of Horror
While primarily known for his adventures of terrestrial doom and interstellar peril, Edmond Hamilton also wrote a number of tales of mystery and horror. The Vampire Master and Other Tales of Horror collects nine stories from pulp magazines such as Strange Tales of Mystery and Terror, Thrilling Mystery, and Weird Tales.
Included are Hamilton’s four tales of supernatural terror that appeared in Weird Tales under the nom de plume Hugh Davidson. Two of these stories feature the psychic detective, Dr. John Dale.
An introduction by Hugh B. Cave, recipient of the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement, provides a personal glimpse at the bygone days of writing for the pulp magazines.
Included as an afterword is an essay by Hamilton reflecting on the halcyon days of writing for Weird Tales.
Publisher: Haffner Press, 2000.5
Pagination: 360 p.
ISBN: 1893887065
Cover: Jon Arfstrom; Introduction: Hugh B. Cave
Contents:
Dead Legs
Vampire Village (as Davidson)
Snake-Man (as Davidson)
The Vampire Master (DD#1)(as Davidson)
House of the Evil Eye (DD#2)(as Davidson)
Beasts That Once Were Men
Children of Terror
The Earth Dwellers
Woman From the Ice