The publication includes novels from the “Doctor Lowell” series (“Burn, Witch, Burn!”, “Shadow, Crawl!”), as well as an off-cycle novel, “The Ship of Ishtar.”

“Burn , witch, burn!” Already seven people have become victims of the mysterious epidemic. Before death, they all fell into a strange stupor, and an expression of extreme horror forever froze on their faces... It turned out that the day before, each of the dead had visited Madame Mandylip’s doll shop. Many believe that there was witchcraft involved... Dr. Lowell is not inclined to believe mystical explanations, but after an attempt on the life of one of his patients, he is forced to change his mind. Because he was attacked by... a doll! “Shadow, crawl!” Returning from the expedition, archaeologist Alan Karanak learns that his friend committed suicide. But before his death, he talked about the visits of a mysterious shadow, which brought him to the grave. Starting his own investigation, Alan learns about the mysterious Queen of Shadows, who lived ten thousand years ago. She has returned, and she again requires human sacrifices... “The Ship of Ishtar” An ancient toy skillfully made in the shape of a ship falls into the hands of the young scientist John Kenton. Suddenly, an unknown force takes him to this ship, which belongs to the goddess Ishtar herself! Thousands of years ago, lovers were imprisoned on this ship, sailing outside of time and space...