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Fredric Brown (1906-1972) was an American science fiction and mystery writer. He was born in Cincinnati. E is perhaps best known for his use of humor and for his mastery of the "short short" form, stories of 1 to 3 pages, often with ingenious plotting devices and surprise endings. Humor and a somewhat postmodern outlook carried over into his novels as well. Is classic science fiction novel What Mad Universe (1949) is a parody of pulp SF story conventions.

Fredric Brown (1906-1972) was an American science fiction and mystery writer. Humor and a somewhat postmodern outlook carried over into his novels as well. He was born in Cincinnati. He is perhaps best known for his use of humor and for his mastery of the "short short" form, stories of 1 to 3 pages, often with ingenious plotting devices and surprise endings.

“The Mark of the Beast is upon me, and the Beast is Mercy Until the Mark is taken away, I must perform my function as the giver of God's greatest gift of Mercy, death and surcease to those for whom life seems to be agony.” Six people already had been relieved of the burden of life; six times John Medley had felt peace n the police blotter six brutal murders were stamped unsolved The Lenient Beast presents Fredric Brown at his besr and most daring, with a certified crime classic.

His edition features a new introduction by John Pelan, a color cover by legendary cover artist Ron Lesser, and is signed by both John Pelan and Ron Lesser There are also three bonus stories ull color dustjacket with black Brillianta cloth, ribbon marker Limited to just 200 signed and numbered copies.

Edition Details

• Limited to 200 copies, each signed by John Pelan and cover artist Ron Lesser.
• Introduction by John Pelan.
• Includes three bonus short stories.
• Ribbon marker, color dustjacket, head and tail bands, full cloth binding.

External Links

• The Lenient Beast. Centipede Press page for The Lenient Beast
• Fredric Brown (ISFDB). ISFDB entry for Fredric Brown