Nick of the Woods The novel is set in Kentucky in the 1780s and revolves around the mysterious figure of "Nick of the Woods", dressed as a monster, who seeks to avenge the death of his family by killing numerous Indians, carving a cross on the body of all he slays. "Nick" is revealed to be Nathan Slaughter, a Quaker by day who should by nature and creed avoid all violence. Bird's brutal depiction of Native Americans (the Shawnee) was very hostile, and in part a reaction to the more positive representation of Indians by James Fennimore Cooper in the Leatherstocking Tales. The novel
Tales of the Bounty Hunters Tales of the Bounty Hunters Tales of the Bounty Hunters (1996) is an anthology of short stories set in the fictional "Star Wars" universe. It presents the background stories about each bounty hunter that was seen aboard Darth Vader's Star Destroyer in the film "The Empire Strikes Back". It contains the tale of IG-88, Dengar, Bossk, Zuckuss and 4-LOM, and Boba Fett. The book was edited by Kevin J. Anderson, who conceived the "Tales" book series, and wrote one of the stories as well. Written by the editor, Kevin J. Anderson, the story of assassin android IG-88 and his three