The Baryon Review

Coming soon from Penguin Random

2026-10-19T20:39:18.179-04:00

An intimate, beautiful collection of more than two hundred never-before-collected photos of the Beatles at work and at play — many published for the first time — taken by their lead guitarist, George Harrison. The candid, unguarded photos, brimming with Harrison’s wit, intelligence, and penchant for experimentation (he was enamored of selfies, long before the iPhone), and snapped in those rare moments out of the spotlight offer a remarkable, inside look at the human being behind the Beatles, trying to hold onto themselves — and enjoy themselves — while standing at the center of the storm.

Hardcover $65

Chain Reaction

by Lee Child and Andrew Child

Jack Reacher is hard to find. It’s not easy to track him down. And he likes it that way. But General Susan Turner, based deep inside the Pentagon, has the means and the motive. She needs his help. A member of her team has been brutally murdered on covert duty. She can’t trust anyone she works with, not even her deputy. She needs someone from the outside. Someone who solves problems and disappears without a trace … The heart-pounding new Jack Reacher thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child.

Hardcover $34

Something Is Killing the Children: Hope Is a Knife

by James Tynion IV and Kiersten White

Welcome to the dark. It has very sharp teeth. Based on the internationally bestselling comic series, with millions of copies in print, the first full-length novel from the terrifying world of Something Is Killing the Children — a stunning collaboration between Eisner-winning co-creator James Tynion IV and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White.

Hardcover $30

A PARADE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

2026-10-11T20:56:00.000-04:00

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War in this “riveting reexamination of a nation in tumult” (Los Angeles Times).

“A feast of historical insight and narrative verve . . . This is Erik Larson at his best, enlivening even a thrice-told tale into an irresistible thriller.”—The Wall Street Journal

On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the fluky victor in a tight race for president. The country was bitterly at odds; Southern extremists were moving ever closer to destroying the Union, with one state after another seceding and Lincoln powerless to stop them. Slavery fueled the conflict, but somehow the passions of North and South came to focus on a lonely federal fortress in Charleston Harbor: Fort Sumter.

Master storyteller Erik Larson offers a gripping account of the chaotic months between Lincoln’s election and the Confederacy’s shelling of Sumter—a period marked by tragic errors and miscommunications, enflamed egos and craven ambitions, personal tragedies and betrayals. Lincoln himself wrote that the trials of these five months were “so great that, could I have anticipated them, I would not have believed it possible to survive them.”

At the heart of this suspense-filled narrative are Major Robert Anderson, Sumter’s commander and a former slave owner sympathetic to the South but loyal to the Union; Edmund Ruffin, a vain and bloodthirsty radical who stirs secessionist ardor at every opportunity; and Mary Boykin Chesnut, wife of a prominent planter, conflicted over both marriage and slavery and seeing parallels between them. In the middle of it all is the overwhelmed Lincoln, battling with his duplicitous secretary of state, William Seward, as he tries desperately to avert a war that he fears is inevitable—one that will eventually kill 750,000 Americans.

Drawing on diaries, secret communiques, slave ledgers, and plantation records, Larson gives us a political horror story that captures the forces that led America to the brink—a dark reminder that we often don’t see a cataclysm coming until it’s too late.

A COUPLE MORE FROM BLACKSTONE

2026-10-10T12:29:00.000-04:00

“An absolute winner! It’s rare that a thriller offers up a tale with such a page-turning, edge-of-the-seat plot that also grips your heart so tightly, but First Chance does just that, and then some! There’re thrills, laughs, and even a few tears. (And who doesn’t just love a German shepherd named Sissy?) Bravo!”

Jeffery Deaver, internationally bestselling author of The Bone Collector and South of Nowhere

SEE MY REVIEW FROM MAY 26

New from Penguin Random

2026-10-09T20:51:00.000-04:00

Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone

By Diana Gabaldon

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Diana Gabaldon returns with the “vast and sweeping” ( The Washington Post ) newest novel in the epic Outlander series.

War leaves nobody alone. Neither the past, the present, nor the future offers true safety, and the only refuge is what you can protect: your family, your friends, your home.

Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall were torn apart by the Jacobite Rising in 1746, and it took them twenty years of loss and heartbreak to find each other again. Now it’s 1779, and Claire and Jamie are finally reunited with their daughter, Brianna, her husband, Roger, and their children, and are rebuilding their home on Fraser’s Ridge—a fortress that may shelter them against the winds of war as well as weather.

But tensions in the Colonies are great: Battles rage from New York to Georgia and, even in the mountains of the backcountry, feelings run hot enough to boil Hell’s teakettle. Jamie knows that loyalties among his tenants are split and it won’t be long before the war is on his doorstep.

Brianna and Roger have their own worry: that the dangers that provoked their escape from the twentieth century might catch up to them. Sometimes they question whether risking the perils of the 1700s—among them disease, starvation, and an impending war—was indeed the safer choice for their family.

Not so far away, young William Ransom is coming to terms with the mysteries of his identity, his future, and the family he’s never known. His erstwhile father, Lord John Grey, has reconciliations to make and dangers to meet on his son’s behalf and on his own, and far to the north, Young Ian Murray fights his own battle between past and future, and the two women he’s loved.

Meanwhile, the Revolutionary War creeps ever closer to Fraser’s Ridge. Jamie sharpens his sword, while Claire whets her surgeon’s blade: It is a time for steel.

MORE SEPTEMBER TITLES FROM BLACKSTONE

2026-10-08T12:24:00.000-04:00

SEPTEMBER TITLES FROM BLACKSTONE

2026-10-07T12:21:00.000-04:00

Preorder Now: The Land That Time Forgot®: Kingdom of Skulls by Mike Wolferx

2026-10-06T21:57:30.474-04:00

Cover art by Daren Bader

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (Tarzana, California)

Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., the company founded by the creator of Tarzan® and John Carter of Mars®, is pleased to announce preorders for the latest novel in the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe series: The Land That Time Forgot: Kingdom of Skulls by fan-favorite author Mike Wolfer. This new novel follows Wolfer’s previous installment in the series, The Land That Time Forgot: Fortress Primeval*, and sees Captain Fausto Caproni and his sister Marina, driven by promises of hope and romance, return once again to the dinosaur-filled lost world of Caspak. The novel features gorgeous wraparound cover art by renowned fantasy illustrator Daren Bader.

The Land That Time Forgot: Kingdom of Skulls by Mike Wolfer will be available in paperback, standard hardcover, and a hardcover Collector’s Edition and is expected to ship in Q1 2027.

* For a limited time, The Land That Time Forgot: Fortress Primeval is now on sale at 25% off! CLICK HERE to take advantage of this amazing offer.

TERROR FROM THE SKY

Young sea captain Fausto Caproni and sister Marina barely escaped with their lives from the mysterious lost continent of Caspak. Now, two years later, the Capronis return to the savage world, but this time, the quest is for gold. While Fausto hopes the spoils of a hasty mining operation will save his neck from the nefarious criminals to whom he owes a great debt, Marina is returning for a very personal reason: love. But can the handsome warrior with whom she reluctantly parted two years ago still be alive in the terrifying world crawling with prehistoric predators and the hideous, flying beings known as the Wieroos?

Bonus Novelette: “Weird Worlds™: The Shock Tower” by Mike Wolfer

Captain Conover and the crew of the vacuum airship Favonia voyage to a faraway world of terrifying monsters, ruled by strangely familiar alien warriors in this latest installment of Weird Worlds!

Bonus Trading Card—While Supplies Last!

Comes with all editions of the book while supplies last

All preorders of The Land That Time Forgot: Kingdom of Skulls placed directly from ERB, Inc.’s online store will come with an exclusive collectible ERB Universe trading card featuring the vacuum airship Favonia from the Weird Worlds series. Collect all of the trading cards by preordering each ERB Universe novel directly from EdgarRiceBurroughs.com!

Hardcover Limited Collector’s Edition

The hardcover Collector’s Edition features a special ERB Universe bookplate signed by author Mike Wolfer and cover artist Daren Bader as well as a facsimile autograph of Edgar Rice Burroughs, and includes an exclusive ERB Universe trading card featuring Daren Bader’s cover art for The Land That Time Forgot: Kingdom of Skulls. The Collector’s Edition is limited to only 200 copies.

Included only with the Collector's Edition

The full wraparound artwork by Daren Bader

Preorder your copy of The Land That Time Forgot: Kingdom of Skulls by Mike Wolfer today!

About the Author

Mike Wolfer has been a professional writer and illustrator for more than thirty years. He is the author of The Land That Time Forgot: Fortress Primeval and four Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe prose novellas: “Victory Harben: Clash on Caspak,” “Beyond the Farthest Star: Rescue on Zandar,” “Weird Worlds: Voyage into Terror,” and “Weird Worlds: Dead on Venus.” He has been a key talent working on the canonical ERB Universe comic books, including Jane Porter, Victory Harben, Pellucidar, The Land That Time Forgot, The Monster Men, and The Moon Maid. Best known for his Widow series, Wolfer is also the creator of the Daughters of the Dark Oracle franchise, and has worked on numerous licensed properties.

About the Cover Artist

Daren Bader has been a concept artist and art director for the video game and entertainment industry for thirty years, working with a large variety of companies, including Disney, Nintendo, Capcom, Rockstar Games, and Magic Leap. He is also a freelance illustrator for various trading card games, such as Magic: The Gathering and World of Warcraft, and has illustrated book covers for popular authors such as R. A. Salvatore and Edgar Rice Burroughs. His work has appeared in fifteen volumes of Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art; the monographs The Art of Daren Bader and one hundred drawings; and the 60-page, fully painted graphic novel Tribes of Kai from Flesk Publications. His work was recently acquired by the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles. Daren lives in Southern California.

Edgar Rice Burroughs: Master of Adventure™

The creator of the immortal characters Tarzan of the Apes® and John Carter of Mars®, Edgar Rice Burroughs is one of the world’s most popular authors. Mr. Burroughs’ timeless tales of heroes and heroines transport readers from the jungles of Africa and the dead sea bottoms of Barsoom® to the miles-high forests of Amtor™ and the savage inner world of Pellucidar®, and even to alien civilizations Beyond the Farthest Star™. Mr. Burroughs’ books are estimated to have sold hundreds of millions of copies, and they have spawned 60 films and 250 television episodes.

Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe™

A century before the term “crossover” became a buzzword in popular culture, Edgar Rice Burroughs created the first expansive, fully cohesive literary universe. Coexisting in this vast cosmos was a pantheon of immortal heroes and heroines—Tarzan of the Apes®, Jane Porter®, John Carter®, Dejah Thoris®, Carson Napier™, and David Innes™ being only the best known among them. In Burroughs’ 80-plus novels, their epic adventures transported them to the strange and exotic worlds of Barsoom®, Amtor™, Pellucidar®, Caspak™, and Va-nah™, as well as the lost civilizations of Earth and even realms Beyond the Farthest Star™. Now the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe expands in an all-new series of canonical tales written by today’s talented authors!

Special Sale on The Land That Time Forgot: Fortress Primeval

To catch you up on your reading while you wait for your copy of The Land That Time Forgot: Kingdom of Skulls, we are putting the novel that spawned it in the primordial ooze on sale! That’s right, for a limited time, you can get any print edition—paperback, hardcover, or Collector’s Edition—of The Land That Time Forgot: Fortress Primeval by Mike Wolfer on sale at the dino-sized discount of 25% off! Just CLICK HERE to take advantage of this amazing offer.

AND ANOTHER FROM hARPER COLLINS

2026-10-06T12:14:00.000-04:00

No Killing Goblins

by pirateaba

“Pirateaba is an amazing world builder, and as a writer, I am in awe of their story constructing skills….The Wandering Inn is a favorite... You won't find anything else like it.”
—Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl

In this second volume of The Wandering Inn, Book One of the massive epic fantasy world that has become a LitRPG sensation, new characters take center stage as the Innverse expands beyond Erin Solstice’s inn.

EVEN MORE FROM HARPER COLLINS

2026-10-05T12:12:00.000-04:00

The Palace Beneath the Sea

by Lauren Wiesebron

A doomed love story created the city of Ys, it's fitting that another one would end it...

A great love. A mysterious kingdom beneath the waves. A devastating betrayal.

The acclaimed author of House of Frost and Feathers returns with a sweeping, lyrical novel inspired by a mermaid folktale filled with exploration, love, adventure, and magic.

ANOTHER FROM HARPER COLLINS

2026-10-04T12:11:00.000-04:00

Tempest

by Victoria Aveyard

"Tempest is a triumph that features all my favorite things: romance, layered characters, a meticulous fantasy world, and of course—pirates."
—Rachel Gillig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Knight and the Moth

From Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen, comes a romantic fantasy epic in which a fallen noblewoman faces off against her former love—the last great pirate captain—amid a brutal war for the high seas.

ANOTHER FROM HARPER COLLINS

2026-10-03T12:10:00.000-04:00

A Snake Among Swans

by Hannah Kaner

"A cunning political fantasy whose scheming courtly factions and cutthroat star-crossed lovers are as beguiling and unpredictable as the lethal magic wilds that surround them."
—Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi

The author of Godkiller returns with a new dark fantasy tale of warring kingdoms, wild magic, female rage, and the choice between love and power in a world ruled by conquest.

FORTHCOMING FROM HARPER COLLINS

2026-10-02T12:09:35.134-04:00

Massif

by Garth Nix

The Massifs came to humanity with a message: Join us among the stars. And so we did, because Earth was dying.

From New York Times bestseller and master of speculative fiction Garth Nix comes his first foray into adult science fiction with a brilliant and poignant story of sentient starships, galactic warfare, and the bonds a crew forms in the cold, black of space.

NEW ELIZABTH MAY IS ON THE WAY

2026-09-17T15:45:48.466-04:00

PREORDER FROM AMAZON

The Circle of the Swan by Jana Oliver is being revised

2026-09-15T23:48:46.825-04:00

Jana is reworking her early catalog and this is the new cover fot The Circle of the Swan and this review is based on the original release. Give it a try. She is one of the best!

The Circle of the Swan
Janna G. Oliver
www.magespell.com, $12.95
reviewed by Jim Brock

THE CIRCLE OF THE SWAN is fantasy at its finest. It is Jana G. Olivers’ second book from Magespell (the first being the recently reviewed and forcefully recommended THE LOVER‘S KNOT). SWAN is the first of a series to be known as The Dragon Fire Series. The second book, THE SUMMONING STONE, is due in December and evidenced by the short excerpt herein promises to be another winner.

But back to the book at hand. THE CIRCLE OF THE SWAN pleased and delighted me much as did the early works of Anne McCaffrey. The delineation of good and evil, the strength of female characters and the likeability of the good guys contribute to a story that you don’t read so much as you actually seem to participate in. If you want to indulge in fantasy, THE CIRCLE OF THE SWAN is an excellent choice.

Oliver has created a world of warriors and castles – of vengeful women and ambitious lords – and magic. Her main character, Morwyn is selected to be an adept and to join the magical Circle of the Swan, she is removed from her mother and twin brother and their small village in a brutal fashion by the unscrupulous adept sent to fetch her. That adept, known as Adwyth, has her own hateful agenda unknown to her fellow adepts. Thus Morwyn becomes involved in plots of revenge and one lord’s attempts to conquer the lands of another. She becomes a full-fledged adept because she needs all those powers to save the lives and fortunes of those she loves and those she comes to love. In a novel full of strong characters, Morwyn becomes the strongest and the smartest of the lot, but she pays a terrible price to win through.

Jana Oliver is a wonderful writer. She possesses a creativity nd imagination far above many of the more established authors. Case in point is the enchantment placed on the warrior Belwyn in this book. After I read THE LOVER’S KNOT, I put Oliver on my list of must-read authors. Due to restraints of time and otherwise, that list is much more select than it used to be. THE CIRCLE OF THE SWAN merely confirmed my good taste. Jana Oliver deserves to be on everyone’s must-read list.

//I have to heartily agree with Jim. This book may contain the common elements of a magical fantasy, but Jana Oliver gives them a unique twist to make them seem fresh and new. Be sure and check out the website and pick up both THE LOVER’S KNOT and THE CIRCLE OF THE SWAN. Jim and I both agree that Jana Oliver is a name to be remembered. You will not be disappointed. //

TARZANA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL NEWS

2026-08-13T09:16:55.996-04:00

Legendary Producer Gale Anne Hurd to Receive the Prestigious Edgar Rice Burroughs Legacy Award at the 2026 Tarzana International Film Festival

Gale Anne Hurd

Award-winning producer behind The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Tremors, and countless genre classics to be honored for her extraordinary contributions to science fiction, fantasy, and adventure filmmaking.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 (Tarzana, California)

The Tarzana International Film Festival (TZIFF) is proud to announce that legendary film and television producer Gale Anne Hurd will receive the prestigious Edgar Rice Burroughs Legacy Award during the festival's Closing Night Awards Gala on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The award will be presented by acclaimed filmmaker Ernest Dickerson.

Named in honor of the visionary creator of Tarzan®, John Carter of Mars®, The Land That Time Forgot®, and numerous other beloved adventure classics, the Edgar Rice Burroughs Legacy Award recognizes individuals whose careers have profoundly advanced the genres of science fiction, fantasy, adventure, and imaginative storytelling.

Few filmmakers embody that legacy more completely than Gale Anne Hurd.

Throughout an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, Hurd has produced some of the most influential and groundbreaking films in modern cinema, including The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Tremors, Armageddon, and many other acclaimed productions. Her impact on television has been equally remarkable, serving as executive producer of the global phenomenon The Walking Dead, along with numerous other successful series that have captivated audiences around the world.

Known for championing visionary filmmakers, groundbreaking visual effects, and unforgettable characters, Hurd has consistently pushed the boundaries of cinematic storytelling while helping define the modern science fiction, fantasy, and action genres.

"It is a tremendous honor to recognize Gale Anne Hurd with the Edgar Rice Burroughs Legacy Award," said Jeff Rector, President and Festival Director of the Tarzana International Film Festival. "Her remarkable body of work has inspired generations of filmmakers and audiences alike—including me. Like Edgar Rice Burroughs, she has continually expanded the boundaries of imagination, creating unforgettable worlds and characters that continue to influence popular culture around the globe. Her career exemplifies the spirit of adventure, innovation, and imagination that this award was created to celebrate."

The award presentation will take place during the festival’s Closing Night Awards Gala, a semi-formal evening featuring a celebrity red carpet, cocktail reception, dinner, and special presentations celebrating excellence in independent filmmaking. Hurd will be joined by an array of distinguished guests and celebrity presenters, tentatively including Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial) and Phil Morris (Bosch: Legacy), with additional special guests to be announced.

The evening will also feature a special tribute honoring legendary actor, martial artist, and humanitarian Chuck Norris, presented by actor Sean Kanan, recognizing Norris's extraordinary contributions to film, television, and humanitarian service.

The Tarzana International Film Festival holds a unique connection to Edgar Rice Burroughs. In 1919, Burroughs purchased a sprawling ranch in California's San Fernando Valley and named it Tarzana Ranch after his legendary literary hero. As the property was later developed into a thriving community, residents chose to preserve the name, making Tarzana the only community in the world named after a fictional character. Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. has proudly served as a festival sponsor for the past five years, helping preserve and celebrate Burroughs' enduring legacy.

Now in its fifth year, the Tarzana International Film Festival celebrates excellence in independent filmmaking while honoring the spirit of imagination, creativity, and storytelling that Edgar Rice Burroughs inspired for generations.

The 2026 Tarzana International Film Festival will take place October 2–4, 2026, featuring film screenings, filmmaker panels, networking events, celebrity appearances, and its annual Closing Night Awards Gala.

The Edgar Rice Burroughs Legacy Award celebrates visionary storytellers whose work has inspired audiences to dream bigger, explore farther, and imagine worlds beyond their own. Few recipients embody that spirit more completely than Gale Anne Hurd, whose extraordinary career continues to shape the future of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure filmmaking.

About Gale Anne Hurd

Gale Anne Hurd is one of Hollywood's most accomplished and influential producers. Her extraordinary body of work includes landmark films such as The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Tremors, Armageddon, and The Incredible Hulk, as well as the record-breaking television phenomenon The Walking Dead. Throughout her career, she has championed visionary filmmakers, groundbreaking technology, and unforgettable storytelling, earning recognition as one of the entertainment industry's most influential producers.

About the Tarzana International Film Festival

The Tarzana International Film Festival showcases exceptional independent films from around the world while celebrating the enduring legacy of Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose imagination helped shape modern adventure fiction. Founded to honor both independent filmmakers and one of America's greatest storytellers, the festival provides a platform for emerging and established artists while fostering creativity, innovation, and the future of cinematic storytelling. Festival tickets are now available at https://www.itsmyseat.com/events/594391.html

About Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

The corporation administers the intellectual property of American author Edgar Rice Burroughs who is one of the twentieth century’s most prolific and enduring writers. Mr. Burroughs’ stories have been adapted into 60 films and 250 television episodes. See erburroughs.com for more information.

The Demon Trappers by Jana Oliver

2026-08-07T01:32:53.982-04:00

Available on Amazon or your favorite bookseller.

Bonnie Tyler, 1951-2026

2026-07-09T08:59:45.926-04:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcOxhH8N3Bo&list=RDlcOxhH8N3Bo&start_radio=1

SWAMP THING VISITS DC

2026-06-23T12:19:49.654-04:00

I DON'T USUALLY GET INVOLVED WITH POLITICS BUT THIS ONE IS TOO GOOD TO PASS.

FIRST CHANCE by Kasey Lansdale, Blackstone Books

2026-05-26T20:48:00.000-04:00

FIRST CHANCE by Kasey Lansdale, Blackstone Books

There is a serial killer loose in Hopeful Texas. The only thing is no one knows about it until Chance Kirby is hired for her first case as a Private Investigator.

It has been ten months since Patience Murray’s body was discovered and her sister, Debra, feels the police have hit the pause button. She has hired Chance to investigate and find the killer.

Chance lives with Tia, a teen-age ward with a scary background, and their German Shepard rescue, Sissy. Right now, Chance works out of the kitchen office and Tia aides her with her computer skills and Sissy is there for moral support.

Chance has a friend in the Police Chief, Izzy Lopez, and a more than passing interest in Officer Ken Riley, who could be a suspect in the small pool that is Hopeful. Other suspects range from a high school coach, a pool boy, a pizza restaurant manager and a couple of workers at animal rescue.

Lansdale has populated her landscape with memorable characters. She has created a marvelously painted landscape of Southern Texas that fits in with my memories of the area.

There is plenty of good writing here and it shows that the talent runs strong in the Lansdale family.

My first meetings with Kasey go back to her musical abilities and her whirlwind tour of radio stations in the South and her fantastical stories.

This is a fun easy read that is filled with a promise of more to come. I think FIRST CHANCE is the proper title for this volume and that I really want to have a SECOND CHANCE to meet up with our marvelous cast of characters.

Thanks, Kasey, I’m ready to see what happens next.

Tarzan: The Lost Adventure Retro Paperback by Edgar Rice Burroughs & Joe R. Lansdale

2026-05-25T14:38:04.482-04:00

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (Tarzana, California) For nearly fifty years, Edgar Rice Burroughs’ last Tarzan manuscript lay untouched and unfinished, locked away in a vault. It was the stuff of legend until, finally, the magnificent tale was completed in the mid-1990s, with the help of award-winning author Joe R. Lansdale.

We are pleased to commemorate the 30th anniversary of that historic work with the release of a new Retro Paperback Edition Tarzan: The Lost Adventure by Edgar Rice Burroughs and Joe R. Lansdale, designed to resemble and fit on your shelf alongside the Ballantine mass-market paperback editions of the Tarzan series from the late 1970s and 1980s. This new Retro Paperback Edition features a new introduction by Joe R. Lansdale and a new foreword by ERB’s great-granddaughter, Llana Jane Burroughs, whose father, Danton Burroughs, was instrumental in rescuing ERB’s unfinished manuscript from oblivion and presenting it to the world.

The Retro Paperback Edition of Tarzan: The Lost Adventure is now in stock and shipping, and has two options for ordering:

Unsigned book ($15)
Book signed by Joe R. Lansdale and Llana Jane Burroughs, with a commemorative Tarzan: The Lost Adventure bookmark ($25) – See below—supplies limited!

SIGNED COPIES WITH COMMEMORATIVE BOOKMARK AVAILABLE—WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

We are also thrilled to announce that we have a limited number of copies of the book available that were signed by Joe R. Lansdale and Llana Jane Burroughs when we soft-launched the new Retro Paperback Edition at WonderCon this past March. Each signed copy will ship with a special bookmark to commemorate the novel’s 30th anniversary (the bookmark is NOT included with orders of unsigned copies of the book). Grab the signed copies while you can—we don’t expect them to remain in stock for long!

A LOST CITY AND AN ANCIENT EVIL...

Once again the roar of Tarzan resounds through Africa as the Lord of the Jungle battles the savage creatures of the wild and helps a beautiful woman search for ancient Ur, lost city of gold. But Tarzan discovers they aren’t alone in their quest. For evil follows in his path, and terror awaits him and his fierce lion Jad-bal-ja. Incredible treasures lie in the ancient city, and horrors even more awesome hunger to destroy the mighty hero.

TRIVIA FOR THE FANS...

You will notice that we have numbered the book as "26" in the Tarzan series. What’s up with that? Aren’t there 24 books in the original Tarzan series by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and so shouldn’t Tarzan: The Lost Adventure be #25? And what about Tarzan and the Valley of Gold by Fritz Leiber, which Ballantine Books released in 1966 as #25 in the Tarzan series?

The answer to all these questions is that, in the future, we plan to release a Retro Paperback Edition of Tarzan and the Tarzan Twins by Edgar Rice Burroughs as #25 in the Tarzan series (this will also be the numbering when we eventually release the book in the Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library). The rationale for this is that books that are entirely written by ERB go first. As much as we love Joe R. Lansdale and Fritz Leiber (and we do!), they don’t take precedence over ERB. The Master of Adventure takes priority in the beloved series that he created. And if we ever decide to release other Tarzan books by other authors in the Retro Paperback format, we’ll begin with #27 (we’re looking at you, Fritz Leiber!) and then move on to #28 (Tarzan and the Dark Heart of Time by Philip José Farmer), and so on. But we are getting ahead of ourselves! Right now, we do have plans to release Tarzan and the Tarzan Twins in a Retro Paperback Edition in the future, and that’s it. We’ll just have to wait and see what lies up ahead on the jungle trail after that!

A Note to Collectors: Please note that a slightly different version of this Retro Paperback was offered by our friends at Pandi Press in their April 2026 Pandi Pack. The Special Pandi Press Edition included a special signature page and had "SPECIAL PANDI PRESS EDITION" printed on the front cover beneath the title instead of "THE ADVENTURES OF LORD GREYSTOKE." The Special Pandi Press Edition is now SOLD OUT.

About the Authors

The creator of the immortal characters Tarzan of the Apes and John Carter of Mars, EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS is one of the world’s most popular authors. His timeless tales of heroes and heroines transport readers from the jungles of Africa and the dead sea bottoms of Barsoom to the miles-high forests of Amtor and the savage inner world of Pellucidar, and even to alien civilizations beyond the farthest star. Mr. Burroughs’ books are estimated to have sold hundreds of millions of copies, and they have spawned 60 films and 250 television episodes.

JOE R. LANSDALE is the author of fifty novels and four hundred shorter works, including stories, essays, reviews, film and TV scripts, introductions and magazine articles, and a book of poetry. His work has been made into such films as Bubba Ho-Tep and Cold in July, as well as the acclaimed TV series Hap and Leonard. He has received numerous recognitions for his work, including two Edgar Awards, ten Bram Stoker Awards, the Grand Master Award and Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horror Writers Association, the Inkpot Life Achievement Award, the British Fantasy Award, the Sugar Pulp Prize for Fiction, the Raymond Chandler Lifetime Achievement Award, the American Mystery Award, the Horror Critics Award, the Shot in the Dark International Crime Writers Award, and others. He was recognized for his contributions to the legacy of Edgar Rice Burroughs with the Golden Lion Award from the Burroughs Bibliophiles. He lives in Nacogdoches, Texas, with his wife, Karen.

2084 IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK.

2026-05-18T17:20:57.986-04:00

2084

by Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis, USN

A gripping drama and chilling prophecy about the possible path to war for a planet devastated by climate change. A fascinating and disturbingly plausible extrapolation from current realities, 2084 deploys a global cast of characters, all protecting their interests as the fate of human civilization hangs in the balance. Individuals often seem small in the face of the forces that drive global change, but in the end human agency proves surprisingly decisive. Big doors can swing on small hinges. We have it within ourselves to write a different destiny, if only we can imagine it.

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L. Ron Hubbard presents Writers of the Future, Volume 42, edited by Jody Lynn Nye

2026-04-27T00:30:00.038-04:00

L. Ron Hubbard presents Writers of the Future, Volume 42, edited by Jody Lynn Nye, Galaxy Press, Trade Paperback ISBN 978-1-61986-900-4, $22.95.

As someone who has been around since the first volume of these annual collections and have read many a story or novel – and even a series of novels in some cases – it is a pleasure to say that the future continues to be in good hands and from this year's crop of writers, I am proud to say there is still something new under the sun. Here in this collection is a look at the future in science fiction and art that we will enjoy from this day forward.

Not knowing who the winner will be at the time I’m writing this review, I am going to mention the stories that stood out to me. After you read them, you may disagree with my choices, but that’s a good thing because there is something here for everyone’s taste and I bid you good reading. So let’s dig in.

“Form 14B: Application for Certification of Consciousness Transfer (Post-Mortem)” by Thomas K. Slee starts the volume with the story of Cameron Mannagh, ho is currently a brain in a box and is in line to get his paperwork processed to get a new body. Imagine a DMV like the ones on TV. Cameron is a high net worth individual and things are about to get complicated

“Shell Game” by Zach Poulter is the story of Detective Flynn who is chasing a killer that can jump into other bodies and wears their “shells” to hide their identity and their true purpose. But Flynn must find out if he is being used as a shell as well.

“The Triceratops Effect” by S. J. Stevenson is a time-travel tale that spans 60 million years and answers the age-old question of what really caused the dinosaurs to go extinct. This is a very well-done story and is not your usual take on time travel.

“Skinny-Shins” by Orson Scott Card Inspired by Ciruelo Cabral’s The Fire Tribe – the cover painting for this volume - is the first of several tales with dragons as characters. This is one of the more humorous – at least to me – stories in the volume.

“Dragon Visits” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman tells us a story of grief and loss as thirteen-year-old Martin, who is mastering the violin and experiences the loss of his Mother and the discovery of dragons the next day when he plays the music that meant so much to her.

“In Living Color” by Michael T. Kuester describes a man who assists police by reading events from crime scene photos through touch. This case involves a serial killer, and the clues lead to an unusual suspect.

“As Long as You Both Shall Live” by Mike Strickland is a story about the transfer of consciousness into an VR environment and what happens when something dire happens and the mind cannot return to the body. Are they alive as an AI or as a person? This well-done story tells of one person going the lengths they will go to assure that the right decision is reached. You might add “A Love Story” as a subtitle.

“ A Girl and Her Dragon: A Life in Four Parts” by Joseph Sidari is my favorite dragon story in the volume and follows the growth of a young girl into adulthood and her relationship with a dragon in the zoo and her career as a newspaper reporter and her stories about their kinship.

Other stories are: “Saffron and Marigolds” by Kathleen Powell – another dragon story; “Space Can” by L. Ron Hubbard – classic space opera; “Canary” by Brenda Posey; “A Ready-Made Bubble of Light” by Thomas R. Eggenberger; "Ghost Dog” by Mark McWaters; “Thickly” by Dorothy de Kok; and “Bloom Decay” by Elina Kumra.

There is a lot of great writing and art in this volume and just as I finish this year's volume, and I’m already looking forward to next years.

JUSTIN HAYWARD April 19, 2026, Atlanta

2026-04-23T17:51:00.001-04:00

Jim Brock and I were able to do our annual "Birthday Concert" again this year. This year it was Justin Hayward - the last surviving member of The Moody Blues.

This was THE STORY IN YOUR EYES Tour and feature mostly Moody Blues songs that he wrote. He covered their entire catalog as well as songs from his solo career. I would have liked to have heard a couple of BLUE JAYS songs, but I'm happy with it all.

This is a picture of the main group. His guitar tech would fill in on some songs to add a third guitar. Justin also did FOREVER AUTUMN from the Jeff Frane WAR OF THE WORLD'S rock adaptation. This has been a favorite of mine since its release.

I'm not sure if the flutist is doing the part from FOREVER AUTUMN, NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN or I KNOW YOU'RE OUT THERE SOMEWHERE, but she was terrific in her job and did backing vocals as well. Justin did a question and answer segment, and it added that extra personal touch that you don't usually see in except on the old MTV Unplugged shows.

This is a shot of the whole band near the end of the show. It was a night for the ages.

Justin is now into his 80s, so I don't know if we will get to see him again. We had planned to see John Lodge again, but sadly he passed before the concert tour started.

It is sad to see your heroes and influencers pass, but you can be sure that Justin, John and the rest of the Moody Blues know of the joy and conversations their music created.

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Dan Simmons, 1948-2026

2026-02-27T14:15:00.004-05:00

Daniel Joseph Simmons

April 4, 1948 – February 21, 2026

IN THE CARE OF

Ahlberg Funeral Chapel

Daniel Joseph Simmons passed away on February 21, 2026 in Longmont, Colorado at age 77. His beloved wife Karen and daughter Jane were at his side.

Dan was born in Peoria, Illinois on April 4, 1948 to his parents Robert A. Simmons and Kathryn H. (Catton) Simmons. His childhood was filled with happy memories of riding bikes with friends throughout cornfield-lined roads in the Midwest, first in Brimfield, Illinois and then in Pittsboro, Indiana.

He graduated with an English degree from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and earned a graduate degree in education from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dan embarked on a career as an elementary school teacher in Missouri, later teaching in Buffalo, New York, and Longmont, Colorado, where he taught sixth grade. During his eighteen years in education, he co-created and taught a districtwide program for gifted students that was the first of its kind, and he was named a finalist for the Colorado Teacher of the Year.

Dan had a profound passion for teaching, and was beloved by many of his students for his innovative, energizing, and creative approach in the classroom. He brought science to life for his students with Carl Sagan’s Cosmos series, ran interactive simulations on topics like the Cuban Missile Crisis and the harmful effects of discrimination, and incorporated his love of topics like Greek mythology, film, and art into his lectures.

Every day after lunch, Dan told his students a daily installment of an epic tale that started on the first day of school. As they listened, the students would color illustrations that he’d drawn for them. When the story finally came to an end on the last day of school, many recall being reduced to tears. This story would go on to become Dan’s Hyperion cantos (1989), a critically acclaimed, four-part science fiction classic.

Over the course of his life, former students would tell Dan that they still had their notes from his Black history lectures, and that he had inspired their lifelong love of reading and writing. Long after he left the classroom, he continued to share what he loved with everyone around him, teaching his grandchildren all about the 1950s era monster movies that he loved, and giving endearingly professorial introductions to films that he and Karen shared with scores of friends when they hosted backyard summer movies.

In addition to teaching, reading and writing were the great loves of Dan’s life. As a child, he read everything he could find, spanning from comic books to literary classics and nonfiction. Throughout his life, he particularly loved learning about space, science, and history. Starting in early childhood, Dan had a remarkable gift for storytelling, which would become his life's work. His first published story came out on the day his daughter Jane was born, a day that confirmed to him that his true love was his family.

In 1987, Dan took a daring leap and left teaching to follow his dream to work full-time as an author. His debut novel, Song of Kali (1985), was inspired by three days that he spent in Kolkata, India, and won the 1986 World Fantasy Award.

He went on to write thirty-one novels and short story collections, many of which were honored with accolades ranging from Bram Stoker awards, Locus awards, the Shirley Jackson award, and the prestigious Hugo award. His most meaningful award was an honorary doctorate from Wabash College, a place that changed his life and set him on a path towards a life well lived. His titles have been published in 28 foreign countries and translated into at least 20 languages, and his many book tours, conferences, and workshops took him all over the world.

Like his early reading pursuits, Dan always wrote about what he loved. He defied literary norms by writing across genres, switching between major publishers, and defying pressure to conform to formulaic novels. His works span from historical fiction to horror, hard-boiled crime, and speculative fiction. They explore topics ranging from Ernest Hemingway’s WWII Cuban spy ring to mountain climbing in the Himalayas. In 2018, his novel The Terror (2007) was released as an AMC limited series. Dan was a profoundly curious learner who delighted in connecting with other curious minds, and the many stories he dreamed up helped him connect with others throughout his entire life.

Dan is predeceased by his parents and his brother Ted. He is survived by his loving wife and daughter, Karen and Jane Simmons; his beloved grandchildren, Milo and Lucia Glenn; and his brother, Wayne Simmons.

Dan's cremation has been entrusted to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel of Longmont, Colorado. His ashes will be scattered at a later date. Details for a Celebration of Life are pending.

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