Are the stories by the saturnine and mordant Barry N. Malzberg, fantasy, horror or SF? Perhaps they're an artful blend of all three genres. But then there are critics who say Malzberg conjures up bizarre visions of what could have happened in the past—might happen in the future—or is happening today In his first new collection of short stories in almost 15 years, Malzberg proves he is still one of the most literate writers not afraid to shock his readers' senses and stagger their imaginations. Here are 24 fascinating stories that will transport you to nightmarish places and minds you never knew existed. In The Stone House is an intense and unusual literary feast from a master storyteller who has few peers. Includes: Heavy Metal Turpentine Quartermain The Prince of the Steppes Andante Lugubre Standards & Practices Darwinian Facts Allegro Marcato Something from the Seventies The High Purpose All Assassins Understanding Entropy Ship Full of Jews Amos Improvident Excess Hitler At Nuremberg Concerto Accademico The Intransigents Hierartic Realignment The Only Thing You Learn Police Actions Fugato Major League Triceratops In the Stone House