The Jaguar HunterFourteen of Lucius Shepard's most memorable stories are combined with a previously unanthologized novella, Radiant Green Star, to form a stunning sci-fi collection. In the Nebula Award-winning title story, a poor Honduran hunter is coerced into tracking the forbidden black jaguar of Barrio Carolina. |
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... Richard began talking about his various investments , saying he was glad he'd bought this and that , because things were getting worse every day . " The shitstorm's a - comin ' , babe , " he said , patting her knee . " But we're gonna ...
... Richard began talking about his various investments , saying he was glad he'd bought this and that , because things were getting worse every day . " The shitstorm's a - comin ' , babe , " he said , patting her knee . " But we're gonna ...
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... Richard and Lisa . " He wants to make you a gift , " he said . " What kind of gift ? " asked Richard . " A gift is not known by its name , ” Dowdy reminded him . " But it won't be a mystery for long . " The old man muttered again and ...
... Richard and Lisa . " He wants to make you a gift , " he said . " What kind of gift ? " asked Richard . " A gift is not known by its name , ” Dowdy reminded him . " But it won't be a mystery for long . " The old man muttered again and ...
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... Richard got to his feet . " The bullet needs to come out , " he said to the gangly kid . “ I . . " 99 The kid swiped at Richard's head with the rifle barrel , and Richard staggered back , clutching his brow ; when he straight- ened up ...
... Richard got to his feet . " The bullet needs to come out , " he said to the gangly kid . “ I . . " 99 The kid swiped at Richard's head with the rifle barrel , and Richard staggered back , clutching his brow ; when he straight- ened up ...
Contents
Foreword by Michael Bishop | 1 |
The Night of White Bhairab | 33 |
Salvador | 71 |
Copyright | |
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