--- product_id: 41503477 title: "Peaceable Kingdom" price: "125 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/41503477-peaceable-kingdom store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Peaceable Kingdom **Price:** 125 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Peaceable Kingdom - **How much does it cost?** 125 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/41503477-peaceable-kingdom) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Peaceable Kingdom [Ketchum, Jack] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Peaceable Kingdom Review: Sometimes the lamb eats the lion - Truly a phenomenal anthology, I buzzed through Ketchum's collection like a goose through a field of June-bugs, smacking my lips at every tasty morsel. There are thirty-two stories here in this collection, way to many to give even the briefest of synopsis for each, but trust me when I say that Ketchum runs a gamut here from realism to surrealism straight through the ethereal and on into the pits of hell itself. Yummy. A Mother sees her ten year old son for the monster he is, a mysterious empty box that leaves death in its wake, parrots and body-painting in a haunted bar, the unbreakable melding of minds with twins, a dying author's last wish, new methods of gentlemen's justice, just to skim a few teasers. Of special mention are the tales "Meagan's Law", a horrifying look at a real life monster that twists your views around; "The Great San Diego Sleazy Bimbo Massacre", a brutal and hilarious tale of two barflys and an unwanted husband; "The Rose", in which a tattoo artist frees a slave; and "Lines: Or Like Franco, Is Elvis Still Dead", a realistically scary tale of Fatal Attraction. Ketchum has proven in this collection that he not only writes well, but can cross whatever genre he chooses successfully. Wild, weird, wonderful, horrific, and even inspiring, this is a must-have for you anthology collection. Includes Introduction and Afterward by Jack Ketchum, both factually interesting enough to take note of. Enjoy! Review: Decent collection - I loved a dozen of the stories, felt lukewarm about another six or so, and didn't care for the rest. Not because they weren't well-written. They simply weren't my speed. Another reader may find them very enjoyable. Short stories are a different beast from a novel, as Ketchum states in the introduction. An author can play with a lot of different ideas without devoting months or years to a project. The stories I loved, I REALLY loved. I bookmarked them so I can jump to my favs if I pull this out again. Still a forever fan of his. He is one of the greats. His art as a storyteller is amazing as are his prose. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #762,605 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,031 in Horror Collections & Anthologies (Books) #5,784 in Short Stories Anthologies | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (263) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 1477806547 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1477806548 | | Item Weight | 1.3 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 415 pages | | Publication date | June 25, 2013 | | Publisher | 47North | ## Images ![Peaceable Kingdom - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-7Dq4HO5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sometimes the lamb eats the lion *by S***Y on October 18, 2004* Truly a phenomenal anthology, I buzzed through Ketchum's collection like a goose through a field of June-bugs, smacking my lips at every tasty morsel. There are thirty-two stories here in this collection, way to many to give even the briefest of synopsis for each, but trust me when I say that Ketchum runs a gamut here from realism to surrealism straight through the ethereal and on into the pits of hell itself. Yummy. A Mother sees her ten year old son for the monster he is, a mysterious empty box that leaves death in its wake, parrots and body-painting in a haunted bar, the unbreakable melding of minds with twins, a dying author's last wish, new methods of gentlemen's justice, just to skim a few teasers. Of special mention are the tales "Meagan's Law", a horrifying look at a real life monster that twists your views around; "The Great San Diego Sleazy Bimbo Massacre", a brutal and hilarious tale of two barflys and an unwanted husband; "The Rose", in which a tattoo artist frees a slave; and "Lines: Or Like Franco, Is Elvis Still Dead", a realistically scary tale of Fatal Attraction. Ketchum has proven in this collection that he not only writes well, but can cross whatever genre he chooses successfully. Wild, weird, wonderful, horrific, and even inspiring, this is a must-have for you anthology collection. Includes Introduction and Afterward by Jack Ketchum, both factually interesting enough to take note of. Enjoy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent collection *by R***L on February 6, 2023* I loved a dozen of the stories, felt lukewarm about another six or so, and didn't care for the rest. Not because they weren't well-written. They simply weren't my speed. Another reader may find them very enjoyable. Short stories are a different beast from a novel, as Ketchum states in the introduction. An author can play with a lot of different ideas without devoting months or years to a project. The stories I loved, I REALLY loved. I bookmarked them so I can jump to my favs if I pull this out again. Still a forever fan of his. He is one of the greats. His art as a storyteller is amazing as are his prose. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best Collection *by M***S on August 2, 2017* If there's a better collection of short stories written by a single author, I've certainly not read it. From story one, Ketchum writes on parts of human nature that few authors dare to. Only those who write with such skill and style can pull it off, but when they do, we're left with stories that are deep, complex, and compelling. Where, if you think more is below the surface, there certainly is (a reread will prove it so... read Megan's Law more than once if you are not picking up what is really happening). Ketchum plays upon our assumptions, opens up our minds, and tells some dark truths. He speaks to things we already knew or suspected but haven't admitted. 'You think the world is a sane, just place? well, look over here, let me shine the light in this dark spot, and if you still feel the same, fine, but at least now you have all the information.' This is all done without preachy, moralistic brow-beating, but rather a detached but observant point of view that makes these stories even more powerful. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/41503477-peaceable-kingdom](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/41503477-peaceable-kingdom) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*