Matheson Uncollected, Vol. Two

Gauntlet's second collection of Matheson rarities features almost a dozen short stories in a variety of genres, two unfinished novels, and an unpublished screenplay for his landmark novel What Dreams May Come. "The Hunt" follows a sheriff as he obsessively tracks down his fugitive son. In "Now Die in It," a homicidal intruder's attack leads to some shocking revelations for a family. The Lovecraftian "Mountains of the Mind" revolves around a political science professor's search to find a mysterious mountain range. "Where There's a Will," co-written by Matheson's son, is an exceptional zombie story. Perhaps the most impressive selection is the half-novel Red is the Color of Desire, a darkly poetic and haunting tale about a grieving pianist struggling with the death of his wife. This diverse collection makes clear Matheson's influence on speculative fiction and will be absolutely treasured by his fans. (Nov.)