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The Best of Joe R. Lansdale gathers a mix of his most memorable short stories, all set against the backdrop of Texas. The tales showcase a range of oddball characters—from zombies and Godzilla to cynical down‑on‑their‑luck types—propelled into uncanny incidents while wrestling with ordinary wants and needs. Reader expectations are set for a blend of horror, suspense, and dark humor, all delivered in Lansdale’s trademark wit and concise storytelling.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Joe R. Lansdale
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