The Other Side

Featuring a Lieutenant Eve Dallas novella, this collection of paranormal romance stories from five New York Times bestselling authors will take you to a realm where suspense, desire, and love have no bounds... 

In J. D. Robb's "Possession in Death," Lieutenant Eve Dallas has always sought justice for the dead, but now, a victim will seek her own vengeance—through Eve.

In Mary Blayney's "The Other Side of the Coin," an earl and his countess struggle to understand one another, until they spend a day in each other's shoes-and bodies.

In Patricia Gaffney's "The Dancing Ghost," a woman hires a spirit investigator to prove her ancestral home is haunted, but they end up debunking the mystery of love.

In Ruth Ryan Langan's "Almost Heaven," a couple who dies in a car accident struggler to stay in their daughter's life to save her from the wrong man.

And in Mary Kay McComas's "Never Too Late to Love," a practical woman is faced with the most impractical ghosts, who can't rest in peace until they find what they have lost.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs