The Merry Men of the Riverworld

In this engaging novelette set in Philip Jose Farmer's Riverworld universe, a former actor known for playing Robin Hood on a 1950s children's TV show wakes up in a fantastical realm where he aims to fulfill his dreams by assembling a new band of Merry Men, including Abraham Lincoln as Little John. However, his plans are complicated by the emergence of Al Capone, who has taken control of a thriving technocracy led by Jules Verne. Written with Farmer's blessing, this story promises an adventurous blend of historical figures and classic legends.