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