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Title: I, Richard

Author: Elizabeth George

Narrator: Derek Jacobi

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-13-04

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 60 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

In these five original tales, George plumbs the depths of human nature as only she can. From the chilling tale of a marriage built on an appalling set of lies that only death can reveal, to the title story about a penniless schoolteacher whose ambition turns murderous, I, Richard is filled with page-turning drama and unmatched suspense.

Thanks to Inspector Thomas Lynley, a squabbling group of Anglophiles discovers a killer in its midst, but little help is on hand when a picture-perfect town is shattered by an eccentric new resident's horrifying pet project. And when a wealthy husband is haunted by suspicions about his much-younger wife, it becomes clear that a man's imagination can be his own worst enemy.

Critic Reviews:

"In her first story collection, eminent British author George presents five nimbly written and gripping tales, each with a stunning conclusion." (Publishers Weekly)

"Satisfying and memorable, this collection is highly recommended." (Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Jacobi does a dreadful American accent

I have admired Derek Jacobi as an actor so I was eager to buy an audiobook with him reading. Big mistake. His American accent - especially his accent as an American woman - was so bad I had to stop.

Be sure to listen to a sample before you buy!

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Title: The Arabian Nights

Subtitle: Their Best Known Tales

Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin, Nora A. Smith

Narrator: Johanna Ward

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-22-04

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 192 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Nowhere else will you find such marvels, nowhere else will you find the impossible so real and convincing. For centuries The Arabian Nights has enchanted readers. These stories are presented here in a clear and direct style that renders them as fresh and as exciting as when they were first told.

Members Reviews:

Lively Nights

A lively delivery of the timeless classic. Holds your interest throughout. Good audio quality. The only disappointment is this unabridged audiobook is of a book that is itself abridged. I would love a full version of the 1,001 Arabian Nights. The imaginative, twisting tales are worth repeated listening.

The Arabian Nights

Prior to listening to "The Arabian Nights", my only knowledge of the literary tales was poorly made movies. I had no idea of the depth to the tales of Aladdin, Sinbad and Ali Babba and the Forty thieves.

These Middle Eastern classics were expertly translated and excitedly read.

A really good version of these stories

If you're looking to listen to these stories, this is the compilation you want. I've been burned by really bad versions of classic stories before. This is is good. The narrators are not amazing, but good, and the stories chosen are great.

Great

A great listen for any time of the year.

A treasure made of words

There is a lot of other stories that weren't included. Which is a shame, because I loved the narrator. Specially the fact that it was a female narrator, feels like words out of Scheherazade herself. Storytelling done right.

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Title: Classic Chinese Short Stories, Volume 1

Author: Lin Yu Tang, Feng Meng-lung, P'u Sung-ling, more

Narrator: Charlton Griffin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-22-04

Publisher: Audio Connoisseur

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 95 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

There are seven stories in Volume 1.

In "The White Monkey," by Anonymous, a general's honor and self respect are on the line when his wife is kidnapped.

"The Jade Goddess," retold by Lin Yu Tang, is like a fine piece of exquisite porcelain. This wonderful story from the 6th century is a thing of delicate beauty. Will an artist put aside his creative gifts for the sake of love?

"The Canary Murders," by Feng Meng-lung, is a twelfth century forerunner ofthe detective story which attempts to sort out a string of mysterious deaths.

"The Book Worm," by P'u Sung-ling is a humorous satire about a bibliophile who suddenly finds love.

In "K'ung I-Chi," by Lu Hsun, an old-fashioned scholar loses his way in life.

In "Mr. Pan In Distress," by Yeh Shao-Chun, war threatens the settled life of a provincial educator.

"Intoxicating Spring Nights," by Yu Ta-fu, is a look at the effects of a newly industrialized society.

Critic Reviews:

"The stories are lovely....Griffin reads in a deep, rich voice that is easy to listen to." (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Members Reviews:

Another great story collection

I have an enormous collection of short stories, but most are European. What I know about Chinese literature would fit in a thimble, so I certainly can't comment intelligently about these stories, nor the pronunciation of Chinese, etc.

But as a lover of perfectly crafted short stories, I enjoyed each one. For me these were exotic, unusual, and fascinating glimpses of another culture. ("The Jade Goddess" was my favorite). Additionally, Charlton Griffin is simply wonderful here, and I enjoyed the sound effects.

I'm starting Vol. 2 tonight.

Classic Chinese Short Stories, Volume 1

This selection of classical Chinese short stories introduces English-speaking listeners to the best of traditional tales of China. They are read with outstanding characterisation, intonation and passion, transporting listeners to a foreign place and time. The strangeness, mystery and colour of China blends with attributes common to all humankind to build bridges between Western tales of antiquity and the Orient.

Excellent Study of Culture and Life

Excellent presentation. Very sad tales of life in China over the centuries.

Classic Chinese Short Stories, Volume 1

The stories are interesting and often thought-provoking. The narrator does an excellent job. Would recommend to those who enjoy short stories.

very depressing

every story is incredibly depressing with little else to offer besides melancholic drama. there is some period immersion, but mostly the author is seemed to be engaged in self-indulging depression.

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Title: The Best of Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine

Subtitle: Joe Haldeman and Others

Author: Joe Haldeman, John Morressy, Gene Wolfe, Dale Bailey, Jerry Oltion, Terry Bisson, Richard Paul Russo, Robert Reed, Eugene Mirabelli, Esther M. Friesner

Narrator: Harlan Ellison, Cynthia Belliveau, Jeff Paul

Format: Highlights

Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-26-03

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 173 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

This audio presentation of the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction is a super-duper triple issue, comprised ten key selections (most of the contents, actually) of FSF's September issue and the forthcoming double October/November issue. First, beginning with the five words, "Eventually it came to pass..." we have "Four Short Novels," a literary and performance tour de force by Joe Haldeman, which explodes Proust, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and Samuel Butler. Then John Morressy plumbs even earlier classical dimensions through the eyes and voice of Daedalus in "The Artificer's Tale." "Hunter's Lake" by Gene Wolfe is a classic horror story in which dreams and reality merge and re-emerge from the depths of tragedy. In "The Census Taker" Dale Bailey, takes us into a very scary southern backwater, where untold secrets lurk. "The Navatar," as conceived by Jerry Oltion, is a very special AI indeed whose career, journeys and relationships are narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Terry Bisson's "Almost Home" tells of three young friends in a blissful, truly American summer, taking us across the borders of discovery and past death itself. Richard Paul Russo's "Tropical Night's at the Natatorium," dramatically explores issues of poverty and privilege, social responsibility and revolution. "Like Minds" by Robert Reed is a disturbing, impressionistic study in shifting realities which truly defies description. In "The Only Known Jump Across Time," Eugene Mirabelli creates a colorful and wistfully nostalgic vision of Cambridge, Massachusetts in the 1920s. Finally, in Esther M. Friesner's "I Killed Them In Vegas," Harlan Ellison gleefully portrays Kris Spiridion, an irrepressible stand-up comic with "a little problem."

©2003 Spilogale, Inc.; (P)Audible, Inc.

Members Reviews:

A bountiful selection of scifi and fantasy.

This was an amazing selection of short stories. "The Artificer's Tale" and "Four Short Stories" are nearly worth the price of admission alone -- both the stories and the performances are of the highest quality. The rest of the stories are all very entertaining as well -- the majority dealing with the theme of alternate universes.

Somewhat Entertaining

I found a couple of the stories in this series to be entertaining. However, I found the majority of them to be long, drawn out and overwritten. You might enjoy this selection if you are an extreme hard-core sci-fi fan.

I like short stories

I don't understand why Audible doesn't put out the monthly version of F&SFas an audible book. I would buy it.

All good; one narrator too hammy on 1 story.

The craftsmanship, wordsmithing and dialog in the last story was most excellent and the reader was just great, too. The story was also fun.

The other stories were all good scifi.

Good selection and diverse range of topics

Well written stories and original themes and approaches. Good for individual quick reads. Quality is good overall and the characters are enjoyable and memorable.

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Title: The Best of Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine

Subtitle: Joe Haldeman and Others

Author: Joe Haldeman, John Morressy, Gene Wolfe, Dale Bailey, Jerry Oltion, Terry Bisson, Richard Paul Russo, Robert Reed, Eugene Mirabelli, Esther M. Friesner

Narrator: Harlan Ellison, Cynthia Belliveau, Jeff Paul

Format: Highlights

Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-26-03

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 173 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

This audio presentation of the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction is a super-duper triple issue, comprised ten key selections (most of the contents, actually) of FSF's September issue and the forthcoming double October/November issue. First, beginning with the five words, "Eventually it came to pass..." we have "Four Short Novels," a literary and performance tour de force by Joe Haldeman, which explodes Proust, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and Samuel Butler. Then John Morressy plumbs even earlier classical dimensions through the eyes and voice of Daedalus in "The Artificer's Tale." "Hunter's Lake" by Gene Wolfe is a classic horror story in which dreams and reality merge and re-emerge from the depths of tragedy. In "The Census Taker" Dale Bailey, takes us into a very scary southern backwater, where untold secrets lurk. "The Navatar," as conceived by Jerry Oltion, is a very special AI indeed whose career, journeys and relationships are narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Terry Bisson's "Almost Home" tells of three young friends in a blissful, truly American summer, taking us across the borders of discovery and past death itself. Richard Paul Russo's "Tropical Night's at the Natatorium," dramatically explores issues of poverty and privilege, social responsibility and revolution. "Like Minds" by Robert Reed is a disturbing, impressionistic study in shifting realities which truly defies description. In "The Only Known Jump Across Time," Eugene Mirabelli creates a colorful and wistfully nostalgic vision of Cambridge, Massachusetts in the 1920s. Finally, in Esther M. Friesner's "I Killed Them In Vegas," Harlan Ellison gleefully portrays Kris Spiridion, an irrepressible stand-up comic with "a little problem."

©2003 Spilogale, Inc.; (P)Audible, Inc.

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Title: Murder to Go

Subtitle: Murder Mysteries

Author: Sara Paretsky, Barbara Paul, Wendy Hornsby, Elizabeth Peters, Marcia Muller, Bill Pronzini, Joan Hess, Nancy Pickard

Narrator: Barbara Bain, Ed McMahon, Paula Prentiss

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Bite into this delectable collection of "whodunits" from some of today's hottest mystery writers. Whet your appetite with Sara Paretsky's "Skin Deep," in which V.I. "Vic" Warshawski takes on a chi-chi salon after one of its clients turns up dead. For your next course, try Wendy Hornsby's award-winning "Nine Sons," a country schoolteacher's recollection of a gifted student whose farm life was more troubled than it seemed. And for dessert, treat yourself to Barbara Michaels's "The Runaway," which tells of 2 sisters who flee from home - and head straight into the arms of terror. Other menu choices include chilling delights from Loren D. Estleman, Joan Hess, Sharyn McCrumb, Marcia Muller, Barbara Paul, Nancy Pickard, and Bill Pronzini.

"The Man Who Loved Noir" Copyright ©1991 by Loren D. Estleman; "A Wee Doch and Doris" Copyright ©1990 by Sharyn McCrumb; "Death of a Romance Writer" Copyright ©1988 by Joan Hess; "Skin Deep" Copyright ©1986 by Sara Paretsky; "The Runaway" Copyright ©1992 by Barbara Michaels; "Lazy Susan" by Nancy Pickard Copyright ©1992 by the Nancy Pickard Trust; "Appetites" by Barbara Paul Copyright ©1987 by Davis Publications, Inc.; "The Sanchez Sacraments" Copyright ©1985 by Marcia Muller; "A Killing in Xanadu" Copyright ©1980 by Bill Pronzini; "Nine Sons" Copyright ©1991 by Wendy Hornsby; Copyright (P)1993 by Dove Audio, Inc.

Members Reviews:

an ok listen

Some of the narrators are so flat that even in stories with only three characters, it was sometimes difficult to figure out which character was speaking. The stories themselves ranged from entertaining to predictable - but the narration was sometimes so irritating that it was difficult to notice the stories at all.

Great First Listen

For anyone interested in crime, these short stories provide a great introduction to audiobooks showing a range of authors and narrators and how their stories can be transformed through the magic of audible. The stories are great too.

Excellent for a collection

Like all the collections I've heard, the stories and narrators vary. In this one, they range from good to excellent. That's much better than most, so giving this one 5s.

Ugh!

What disappointed you about Murder to Go?

What a waste of money on this one. Boring stories the bits I tried to listen to anyway. I have to say I didn't listen to the whole thing only part of each story. It sounds like the narrators were talking from the bottom of a metal barrel. I can't listen to this.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Anger at the waste of money.

Any additional comments?

I want my money back.

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Title: Mandarin's Jade and Other Stories

Author: Raymond Chandler

Narrator: Elliott Gould

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 54 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

So there I was, holed up in my office, trying to duck the bill collectors, when she walked in. She was the kind of sweet cookie that made your eyes water like you were hit with a 10-ton blackjack. She told me Raymond Chandler created the hard-boiled private eyes that rule American crime fiction, and this collection traces the genesis of Chandler's style in such stories as "Mandarin's Jade", "The Man Who Liked Dogs", and "Try the Girl".

Next, she pointed out that narrator Elliott Gould played Philip Marlowe in Robert Altman's version of The Long Goodbye. Then she left me, like a kid spitting out a wad of bubblegum, leaving me with that chewed-up feeling and an empty wallet. I guess it's a living.

Members Reviews:

Narrator problematic

Elliot Gould has great tone, but he utterly ruins this with his total failure to sense the proper pacing of the text.

Philip Marlowe stories without Philip Marlow.

All of the stories stood up by themselves. They were entertaining and I enjoyed all of them.

Seeds of Farewell, my Lovely

The collection are the stories that Farewell, my Lovely was stiched together from. Actually, if I hadn't read that first, this could have been a much better experience: the bleak atmosphere works all the same, but every storyline has a begininng, a middle and a decent ending. Elliott Gould is the perfect man for the job: although I knew most of the action, it was still worth listening to his interpretation.

Recommended only if you are a trule Raymond Chandler fan _or_ if you haven't read yet Farewell, my lovely.

Uggh -- OFFENSIVE -- Avoid if you can

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Even if you can ignore the ethnic and racial stereotypes and slurs and misogyny sprinkled casually throughout the text (and I could not), these are not Chandler's best stories.Certainly they conform to some noir template, but suspenseful or even intriguing they were not.These stories are products of their times -- times I in no way romanticize (though I suppose many who will choose to listen to these stories may). These stories are just too racist for me to enjoy them. N word (not to mention slurs against Japanese-Americans, Native Americans, Mexicans and so on) anyone? Beside just the mention of the words, Gould does stereotypical voices and dialogue -- cringeworthy. I was disappointed. I've read other books written at this time and while contemporary views about women and minorities aren't on display, nastiness isn't everywhere, as in this collection.

Has Mandarin's Jade and Other Stories turned you off from other books in this genre?

Nope. I just wish other reviewers had warned me.

Did Elliott Gould do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes, again, if you can handle his "Me talk good. He make love to him squaw" portrayal of Chandler's vision of a Native American.I agree with another reviewer who says that Gould's pacing was off here, as well.

Could you see Mandarin's Jade and Other Stories being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Nope, too dull.

Any additional comments?

A warning about the offensive material might be nice. Now I feel like I wasted my credit.

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Title: Tell Me a Story

Subtitle: Science Fiction One

Author: Arthur C. Clarke, William Gibson, Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick, Robert Sheckley, Terry Bisson, Avram Davidson

Narrator: uncredited

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-15-99

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 120 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Ready for a story? Author and editor Paul Williams has selected some of the finest science fiction short stories of recent years, including: Arthur C. Clarke's "The Nine Billion Names of Gods," Isaac Asimov's "Insert Knob A in Hole B," William Gibson's "Cyber-Claus," Robert Sheckley's "The Perfect Woman" and "Beside Still Waters," Terry Bisson's "They're Made Out of Meat," Avram Davidson's "The Golem" and Philip K. Dick's "Expendable."

Recording (P)1997 by Audio Literature

Members Reviews:

Great stories, bad narration

This is a fascinating tour through old science fiction ... or would be, if the narration didn't suck so hard. Horrible intonation, awkward pauses -- it doesn't get much worse. Not a way to treat the masters.

Poor reader

Good content, enjoyed the stories. When I could get past the halting monotone of the reader.

Great Collection of Authors

Any additional comments?

My only complaint about this audio book is that it was a little too short (only 1.5 hours). The content within that short time is nearly all pure gold. There are one or two stories that had me wondering WHY they were added to the collection, but overall it's a great compilation of some of my favorite authors. The fact that the book contains Sheckley, Asimov, Dick, AND Clarke should be enough reason alone to check this one out.

8.3 / 10

Playback speed adjustment improves the listen

What did you like best about Tell Me a Story? What did you like least?

These are classic syfy stories, very enjoyable in themselves, however the reader does an unusually poor job. I found if I adjusted the playback speed to 1.5 most of the awkward gaps in the speech cadence were eliminated.

Get someone else to Tell Me a Story.

The reading is not very professional, and the collection of stories seems hap-hazard and somewhat dated. However, the William Gibson contribution is a rare short story.

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Title: Some Fun

Author: Antonya Nelson

Narrator: Eileen Stevens, Veronica Taylor, Nancy Wu

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-22-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

One of the most award-winning, critically-acclaimed story writers working today, Antonya Nelson has a list of accolades that is astonishing for any writer, but especially for one as young as she. With her newest collection, Nelson once again proves herself worthy of her stellar reputation, delivering seven taut, striking stories and a brilliant novella, all exploring the tensions of troubled family relations.

Nelson is an extraordinary chronicler of the fraught relationships between parents and children and husbands and wives. With her particular understanding of the threats and vulnerabilities of wild adolescence, as well as the complicated, persistent love that often lies dormant beneath the drama of rebellion, she illuminates the hidden corners of her characters' lives.

The shy, shoplifting 16-year-old protagonist in the title novella is trying to understand how to become an adult while going through a year of family disaster. We watch as she dabbles in the same adult behaviors that so repulse her about her parents (binge drinking, sex) while maintaining so much of her adolescent insecurity and confusion. "Dick" is a moving story about a mother who, having lost her daughter to the vicissitudes of adolescence, has a compulsion to protect her innocent, preadolescent son from the aggressive and encroaching post-9/11 adult world. The homeless teen at the heart of "Eminent Domain" is a pampered Houston rich girl who has, for her own reasons, taken to the streets.

Radiating an emotional intensity that unifies the entire collection, each of Nelson's stories both captivates and unnerves. As her characters run the gauntlet of often bewildering family tensions and trauma, she alternates hope and despair, resentment and love, in perfectly recognizable proportions.

Members Reviews:

Great but missing the title story.

This is really a great collection of short stories. Nelson creates marvelous self-contained fictional worlds in which even minor character are fully realized and have their own stories. My only problem with this audiobook is that was advertised as an unabridged audiobook even though it's missing the title story. I've made Audible aware of this problem and they may have corrected it by the time you read this review.

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Title: The Lone Ranger Chronicles

Author: James Reasoner

Narrator: Ferdie Luthy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-21-17

Publisher: RadioArchives.com

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

The First Ever Collection of New Lone Ranger Prose Stories! The masked ex-Texas Ranger and his Native American companion Tonto fight injustice in the Wild West! Stories include meetings with The Cisco Kid, Wyatt Earp, and Doc Holliday, as well as the origin of Tonto and the origin of Silver! Edited by Matthew Baugh and Tim Lasiuta. Authors include Spur Award-winner Johnny D Boggs, James Reasoner, Mel Odom, Bill Crider, Matthew Baugh, Tim Lasiuta, Joe Gentile, Paul Kupperberg, Denny O''Neil, Kent Conwell, David McDonald, Thom Brannan, Troy D. Smith, Richard Dean Starr and E.R. Bower, Chuck Dixon, and Howard Hopkins.

Members Reviews:

An interesting set of stories

The Lone Ranger was my first exposure to American culture when the series ran on one of channels in Northern Ireland back in the late 1950s. I've been a fan ever since, and have watched with a certain amount of dismay as various efforts have been made to update the characters and make them more edgy, relevant or politically correct.

The good news is that, for the most part, the stories in this book avoid that--as a reader it was relatively easy for me to picture these versions as the "classic" Lone Ranger and Tonto.

That said, the quality of the writing and the portrayals of the characters varied from adventure to adventure. Each author was allowed to make his own decisions regarding some of the details of the Ranger's origins, when and how he and Tonto first met, to some degree, even the nature of their partnership. Nothing jarring, but I often found myself noting that some aspect of a story wasn't consistent with what had been presented in another story. However, as a guy who devours Sherlock Holmes pastiches, this is far from a new phenomenon!

Overall, a good read and worth the time for this old Lone Ranger fan. I'll be hoping for more, similar volumes in the future.

Wonderful collection of Ranger and Tonto short stories

As an long time fan of the series, these short stories were a nice update and fully lived up to the spirit of the legend. They stories are done in time progression way. I liked the later stories more than the earlier ones since too many stories retread the parts of origin story to add their details. The origin story has been covered a lot, and I enjoyed the straight adventure ones better, but still really enjoyed this collection.

The Real Masked Man has Returned

It is a delight to read some new Lone Ranger stories. These authors have taken a few liberties dwelling into the pasts of John Reid and Tonto, but they actually add to the legend and do not detract. While multiple authors did their take on the Masked Man, they blend together to make great reading.

Thrilling days of yesteryear

As with any collection, there are some stories I enjoyed more than others. However, all were well written. I grew up on the Clayton Moore portrayal of the Lone Ranger, but the stories put me more in mind of the Lone Ranger from radio -- more commanding. MUCH better than the Disney movie.

good vs evil

I loved all the stories the Lone Ranger is an icon. Good vs evil is what everything should have in it. Good always wins and the Lone Ranger stands for that good.