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  Switching Gears - An Anthology...

  W. Michael Gear, Kathleen O'Neal...

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  Discover the unparalleled talent of New York Times bestselling authors W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear in Switching Gears, an extraordinary collection of award-winning and critically acclaimed Western short stories.  
  This anthology, a must-read for fans of Western fiction, features eight masterfully crafted tales that showcase the Gears' exceptional storytelling prowess. 
  Highlighting the collection are Kathleen's "No Quarter"—which won both the 2023 Spur Award and a Will Rogers Medallion—and Michael's "Bad Choices", winner of the 2024 Spur Award and a Will Rogers Medallion. With both winning stories in one volume, Switching Gears is a testament to the Gears' mastery of the Western genre. 
  Each story in Switching Gears is introduced by the authors, offering rare insights into their creative process and unique perspectives—sometimes leading to playful contradictions that add a personal touch to the collection. Readers will be thrilled to revisit beloved characters like Travis Hartman and Baptiste de Bourgemont, while also encountering unforgettable new figures such as Bonnie Parker, Bettie and Charlie at the Alamo, and the eerie Thea Salva. 
  Immerse yourself in a world where history and fiction collide. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the Gears' work, Switching Gears is an essential addition to your Western fiction collection.

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  The Metamorphosis

  Franz Kafka

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  Immerse yourself in the surreal and haunting world of Franz Kafka’s classic novella, The Metamorphosis, brought to life by the evocative voice of narrator Jake Urry. 
  When Gregor Samsa awakens to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect, his life is irrevocably altered. Kafka’s masterful tale explores themes of identity, alienation, and the human condition, presenting a profound and often disturbing vision of a man trapped in a nightmarish reality.

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  A Story Without An End

  Anton Chekhov

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  Soon after two o'clock one night, long ago, the cook, pale and agitated, rushed unexpectedly into my study and informed me that Madame Mimotih, the old woman who owned the house next door, was sitting in her kitchen."She begs you to go in to her, sir…" said the cook, panting. "Something bad has happened about her lodger… He has shot himself or hanged himself…""What can I do?" said I. "Let her go for the doctor or for the police!"
  "How is she to look for a doctor! She can hardly breathe, and she has huddled under the stove, she is so frightened… You had better go round, sir."
  I put on my coat and hat and went to Madame Mimotih's house. The gate towards which I directed my steps was open. After pausing beside it, uncertain what to do, I went into the yard without feeling for the porter's bell. In the dark and dilapidated porch the door was not locked. I opened it and walked into the entry. Here there was not a glimmer of light, it was pitch dark, and, moreover, there was a marked smell of incense. Groping my way out of the entry I knocked my elbow against something made of iron, and in the darkness stumbled against a board of some sort which almost fell to the floor. At last the door covered with torn baize was found, and I went into a little hall...

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  The Red Badge Of Courage

  Stephen Crane

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  Stephen Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage" is a classic novel of American literature that offers a candid portrayal of the experiences and emotions of a young soldier during the American Civil War. Centered around Henry Fleming, a young and naive Union soldier, the novel delves into his internal struggles with fear, courage, and the harsh realities of warfare. Crane's work stands out for its vivid descriptions and its profound psychological depth, which offers a stark contrast to the romanticized depictions of war. The novel paints a raw, unvarnished picture of the battlefield and the metamorphosis of its protagonist, making it one of the most realistic war novels of its time.

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  The Fan Letter Bride

  Adela Nora Rogers St. Johns

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  Adela Nora Rogers St. Johns (May 20, 1894 - August 10, 1988) was an American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter for silent movies. She is best remembered for her groundbreaking exploits as "The World's Greatest Girl Reporter" in the 1920s and 30s, and her celebrity interviews for Photoplay magazine.

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  Our First Whale (Unabridged)

  Frank Thomas Bullen

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  Frank Thomas Bullen (April 5 1857 - March 1 1915), British author and novelist, was born of poor parents in Paddington, London, on 5 April 1857, and was educated for a few years at a dame school and Westbourne school, Paddington. At the age of 9, his aunt, who was his guardian, died. He then left school and took up work as an errand boy. In 1869 he went to sea and travelled to all parts of the world in various capacities including that of second mate of the Harbinger and chief mate of the Day Dawn, under Capt. John R. H. Ward jun in 1879 when she was dismasted and disabled.
  OUR FIRST WHALE: Simultaneous ideas occurring to several people, or thought transference, whatever one likes to call the phenomenon, is too frequent an occurrence in most of our experience to occasion much surprise.

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