THEY WANTED TO TERRAFORM...THE EARTH? Once more, Nick Pollotta has unleashed a bakers dozen of his comedy short stories, this collection ranging from Science Fiction to Mystery, and each tale crowned with his hallmark twist endings. * After an exhausted wizard grants a young king a special favor, the history of the world is changed forever because of a snappy Broadway musical. * Battling the ultimate evil, the only hope for a desperate British lawman is a new, and innovative, use of condiments. * Ever wonder what would happen if Sherlock Holmes discovered that his best friend was a murderer? So did Watson, but not anymore. * When nuclear war turns Earth into a savage paradise, a boy and his pet robot learn the ultimate rule for keep your damn mouth shut. * There is an excellent reason that rap stars always wear a crucifix and carry so many guns. The answer is simple...fangbangers. So turn down the lights, lock the doors, butter the cat, and prepare for the unexpected! Also included is the complete script for Nick's comedy radio play, "Doc Bronze, Hero With a Tan", available for the first time to the general public.