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It was a horrible, false New Dawn breaking over the world-heralding the most powerful and ruthless autocracy known to man. America, like England and France, was under the heel of a dictator who had set out to make himself emperor of the earth! To fight this evil force, Operator 5 and his volunteer aides crossed the sea to Europe-waging a fierce, relentless undercover war!

What chance had Richard Wentworth-alone-of crushing Red Feather, an amazing murder mogul who drafted legions of innocent New Yorkers into his vile service by the infliction of unbearable, scientifically applied pain? Read, in this strong, book length novel, about the Spider's weird, pulse-quickening battle with the Torture Trust!

Dime Detective magazine was the flagship detective pulp in the Popular Publications stable, running for almost 300 issues over twenty years. The July 1932 issue contains stories by J. Paul Suter, T.T. Flynn, Erle Stanley Gardner, James A. Goldthwaite, and Maxwell Hawkins, and includes an installment in the Horatio Humberton and Dick Bentley series.

Starting in 1934, editor (and publisher) Harry Steeger unveiled Terror Tales: perhaps the flagship magazine in Popular Publications' so-called "Weird Menace" lineup of titles. Running for almost 50 issues, Terror Tales showcased some of the best suspense, mystery and terror stories to see print in the pulps. This facsimile of the March 1935 issue contains stories by Arthur Leo Zagat, E. Hoffmann Price, Nat Schachner, Raymond Whetstone, Arthur J. Burks, Mindret Lord, and George Edson.

Step into the thrilling world of 1940s comic book superheroes with the debut issue of Detective Dime Novels! Join the daring adventures of Doctor Thaddeus C. Harker, a scientific criminologist armed with wit and Texas charm. As he travels the country, solving mysteries and peddling his Chickasha Remedies, danger lurks around every corner. But that's not all-immerse yourself in the gripping tales of Nick Ransom, penned by the masterful Robert Leslie Bellem. Action, intrigue, and a dash of old-fashioned charm await within the pages of this pulse-pounding premiere issue. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through a bygone era of heroes and villains!

Meet Ed Race who made his trade as a vaudeville gun-juggler supreme, known on stage as "The Masked Marksman" and for handling six loaded .45s to the delight of the crowds. But when this line of work became too tedious, Race took advantage of his multi-state P.I. licenses to solve crimes across the country. This collection includes his next seven stories:Juggler's Holiday: Ed Race, gun-juggler supreme, liked to help his friends out of tight places. But when that gun-active Samaritanism led him between the raking crossfires of both gangsters and police, Ed knew there was only one thing to do: blast his way out in a double gamble with death!Death's Curtain-Call: Ed Race, who juggled guns for both business and pleasure, wanted to do a favor for a pretty girl friend... But a crooked poker game and a murder plot nearly made Death step forward to take Ed's final bow...!Cue for a Gunman: Ed Race, six-gun magician, realized that a fast horse, a crooked bookie, and a quarter million dollars-mixed together-meant big-time trouble... But Slingel's mob didn't know Ed could juggle hot dough just as well as hot revolvers...!Murder Backstage: Ed Race didn't like bandits-even the nervous and beautiful girl targeting him with an automatic... But when he understood the set-up, he barged head first into a six-gun ambush to help her out!Death's Understudy: Ed Race couldn't say, "No!" when a friend bid for his aid-even when it meant chancing a suit of hot tar and feathers... and a grim threat of more, and deadlier, hell to come!Action Off Stage: Ed Race wasn't looking for a fight, but a pretty girl's lie and a crooked sheriff's stubbornness shoved it right into his lap. And good-natured as he was, Ed figured it was time to quit joking when the hillbillies rallied for a necktie party!Prologue to Death: It gave Ed Race a queasy feeling when his Broadway pals treated him like a leper... And it took a bloody tommy-gun lesson to teach him that one determined enemy, hidden in a host of friends, can put a man on a cold morgue slab.

How could a lone man, ceaselessly hunted by the law and a deadly Underworld alike, hope to save the terrified city from the Iron Man-a super-being whose cohorts were giant, unconquerable robots of steel! Read how the Master of Men rose up to crush the invincible killers who dealt destruction at every step. Another dramatic, pulse-quickening Spider novel!

Dime Detective magazine was the flagship detective pulp in the Popular Publications stable, running for almost 300 issues over twenty years. The June 1932 issue contains stories by Edgar Wallace, T.T. Flynn, Fred MacIsaac, Frederick Nebel, and Maxwell Hawkins, and includes an installment in Nebel's Sgt. Brinkhaus series.

Starting in 1934, editor (and publisher) Harry Steeger unveiled Terror Tales: perhaps the flagship magazine in Popular Publications' so-called "Weird Menace" lineup of titles. Running for almost 50 issues, Terror Tales showcased some of the best suspense, mystery and terror stories to see print in the pulps. This facsimile of the February 1935 issue contains stories by Arthur Leo Zagat, Hugh B. Cave, Ray Cummings, and Nat Schachner, among others.

Initially published by The Frank A. Munsey Company, Famous Fantastic Mysteries was dedicated to reprinting the rare science fiction and fantasy stories from the early years of Argosy, The All-Story, and The Cavalier. Famous Fantastic Mysteries is one of the most important and influential science fiction pulps. The second issue contains classic stories by A. Merritt, Garrett P. Serviss, George Allan England, and Austin Hall, among others.

In the hot streets of Old Mexico, Operator 5 launched his great counter-espionage campaign-against a plotting Asiatic horde which threatened to loose the entire barbarous Mexican guerrilla Southwest upon America, in an attack that also combined modern Japanese mechanized warfare and dread tropical disease! Then, in the final, decisive minutes, America seemed to turn back the very pages of history as she made her last stand for freedom at the Alamo!

Another Spider adventure: Can even the Spider successfully combat the flame master who has no face, yet who masks himself with the features of a thousand victims-as terror spreads throughout a great city?

In the shadows of a 2000s metropolis, detectives Georg Trant and Jac Lombard, the dynamic duo of Ray Cummings' groundbreaking series, stand as guardians against a wave of futuristic crimes. Transporting readers from the author's 1930s origins into a dazzling future, where science and crime collide, Cummings' narrative captures the essence of a world both familiar and fantastically evolved. As key members of the Shadow Squad in New York's Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Trant and Lombard wield cutting-edge tools, reminiscent of their 1930s counterparts yet adapted for the challenges of the 21st century. Entrusted by the Crime Prevention Bureau, their mission transcends typical investigations. From the iconic Shadow Squad Building, they navigate a labyrinth of shadowy alliances and unseen threats, striving to thwart crimes before they unfold. In this riveting blend of detective and science fiction, the duo unravels mysteries with razor-sharp instincts, working as a beacon of justice in a landscape veiled in intrigue.

Enter the gripping world of Gillian Hazeltine, the prototype of Erle Stanley Gardner's legendary attorney, Perry Mason. From the golden era of pulps, Hazeltine stands out as the most popular criminal attorney/investigator series character. Authored by George F. Worts, renowned for his adventure tales, Hazeltine's courtroom exploits take center stage in this edition. Known for characters like Peter the Brazen and Singapore Sammy, Worts's Hazeltine series spans nearly 30 riveting courtroom adventures. Immerse yourself in the drama as Hazeltine tackles the next two challenging cases: "The Screen of Ice" and "The Crime Circus." A must-read for fans of classic legal thrillers and pulp fiction enthusiasts alike.

Meet Bingham Harvard, the enigmatic midnight marauder, better known as the Night Wind, in Varick Vanardy's Promise of the Night Wind. Unveiling the true identity behind this proto-superhero, Bingham is a man with inhuman strength, navigating the shadowy realm between battling crooks and confronting the very law he once upheld. Motivated by a soul-crushing injustice, the Night Wind emerges as a compelling character in the early tapestry of American fiction. Varick Vanardy, the pseudonym for Frederick Van Rensselaer Dey, the mastermind behind over a thousand Nick Carter stories, brings to life a captivating tale that bridges the transition from dime novels to the new pulp magazine era.

Experience the rugged charm of the Old West with W.C. Tuttle's enduring series. Tuttle introduced Sheriff Henry Harrison Conroy, a quintessential Western lawman navigating the challenges of the frontier, in the pages of Argosy. Collected in this edition are two gripping novels, "Thirty Days for Henry" and "Buckshot for Henry," where Sheriff Henry confronts moral dilemmas, frontier justice, and the timeless clash between order and chaos. Tuttle's mastery of the Western genre comes to life in these tales, showcasing the enduring popularity that earned him acclaim in the pages of Argosy and beyond. Saddle up for an enthralling journey into the heart of the Old West.

Discover the allure of Edward Parrish Ware's hard-boiled detective tales featuring former cowboy turned detective Tug Norton. Collected for the first time in book form, Flynn's Detective Fiction presents the next thrilling installment of nearly 50 short stories and novelettes of the sleuth from the Kaw Valley Detective Bureau of Kansas City. Ware's narratives, celebrated for their gritty realism, unfold with a raw intensity that has earned them a place among the best hard-boiled detective stories in Flynn's. In Volume 2, delve into the next three gripping stories accompanied by the evocative original illustrations, capturing the essence of Ware's iconic detective series.

In the aftermath of the Cobb family's financial downfall, penned by the talented Fred MacIsaac, young Steve Cobb seeks solace as a hermit on Cape Cod, his family estate now under the control of the cunning William Warburton. Possessing the last valuable remnant-a block of Cobb Company bonds-Steve becomes the target of Warburton's relentless pursuit. As Steve endeavors to retrieve the stolen bonds, he faces a series of escalating dangers, from ransacked hideouts to tense encounters with Warburton's wife. Amidst police investigations and unexpected interventions, this riveting tale unfolds as a saga of intrigue, deceit, and one man's fight for survival.

In B.B. Fowler's Graduation in Red, a nation teeters on the brink of crisis as Anthony Carthage and his Legion of Paladins threaten to seize power, with Baxter City at the epicenter of unrest. Unbeknownst to the public, the key to salvation lies in the hands of twenty-four-year-old Gerald Sanderson, molded from tragedy to become the world's most efficient crime-fighter. Under the guise of Barry Chase, he navigates a world of danger, enlisting allies like Frederick Moreland and facing foes like the enigmatic Skelton. As the Legion of Paladins plans a menacing demonstration, Barry's mission unfolds in a riveting tale of suspense, sacrifice, and the fight for justice.

Delve into the gripping tales of the French Foreign Legion by the acclaimed Francis Van Wyck Mason, whose stories captivated readers in the pages of Argosy during the vibrant 1920s-30s. Revered for their vivid detail and thrilling adventure, Mason's Legion narratives, seldom reprinted until now, take center stage in this omnibus. Featuring two of his finest tales from the peak years of 1932-1933, including "Always Obey Orders" and "The Snaring of Sergeant Frost," this edition is a treasure trove for aficionados. A long-awaited addition to The Argosy Library, Mason's timeless tales continue to enchant with their tales of honor, resilience, and Foreign Legion intrigue.

Sailor Singapore Sammy Shay roamed the South Seas, desperate to find the father he neither knew nor loved. For reckless old Bill Shay had absconded with the only copy of a will that left all of his own father's worldly riches to Sammy alone. Singapore Sammy didn't know why, and he didn't care particularly. He just wanted to get his hands on that precious document. He had only two clues to go on: his old man loved pearls and elephants-in that order. When Sammy came into possession of the fabulous Malobar pearl, he realized that he had something to bargain with. If only he could track down the elusive Bill Shay.... In his youth, George Frank Worts had been a telegraph operator on ships making the China run when he turned his experiences in Asia into some of the most memorable escape fiction ever to appear in the pages of Argosy magazine. The volume collects the longest story in the saga of Singapore Sammy Shay and Lucky Jones of the schooner, Blue Goose: "Murderer's Paradise."

In Theodore Roscoe's Remember Tomorrow, the Chateau de Feu, a crumbling relic in the Red Zone, harbors eerie legends from the Battle of the Somme. Strange tales circulate among the war-torn valley's natives-the buried soldiers, it is said, cannot rest, emerging to battle endlessly beneath their poppy-laden graves. Bill Shepherd, inheritor of the chateau, dismisses these whispers until he discovers a murdered peasant, seemingly strangled by German war gas. As Shepherd grapples with the haunting mysteries, a diverse group converges at the chateau during a storm. Among them, an Italian doctor, a Russian professor, and a French girl find themselves caught in a chilling revelation. When organ music echoes through the chateau, playing national anthems with no radio in sight, Shepherd and his companions are thrust into a supernatural realm, questioning whether they confront the living or the dead. Remember Tomorrow unfolds a captivating tapestry of suspense, blending wartime horror with spectral intrigue in the heart of the Red Zone.

Dive into the mesmerizing world of The Ta-an, the Crô-Magnon tribe, with Paul L. Anderson's The Son of the Red God and Other Tales of the Ta-an, Volume 1. Originally penned for Argosy magazine, this collection unveils the saga of The People of the Mountain Caves. A significant influence on legendary author Robert E. Howard, these stories set the stage for Howard's early work, including his story "Am-ra the Ta-an." Volume 1 features gripping tales like "The Son of the Red God," "The Lord of the Winged Death," and "The Cave That Swims On the Water." With a fresh introduction by Howard scholar Rusty Burke, this volume is a captivating journey into the roots of epic fantasy.

Embark on a thrilling journey with prolific pulp fiction author Donald Barr Chidsey's timeless series featuring the indomitable Miami cop Sgt. Wentworth L. McGarvey and his trusty sidekick, Detective Morton. Originally published in Detective Fiction Weekly in the late 1930s, this long-running series captured the imagination of readers across over 30 installments. Now, for the first time in book form, experience the gripping tales of crime and justice in order, accompanied by the authentic pulp magazine illustrations. In Volume 2, delve into five riveting stories, including "Murder to Order," "McGarvey Follows His Nose," "Murder for Art's Sake," "The Blood Trail," and "Fools Can Be Dangerous." A must-read for fans of hard-boiled detective fiction and pulp enthusiasts alike.

Embark on an exhilarating journey with Jigger Masters in Volume 3, featuring two enthralling tales-"The Stuffed Men" and "The Golden Bullet." Written by Anthony M. Rud, a luminary in pulp fiction, these stories showcase Masters' detective prowess in unraveling intricate plots and confronting peril. Join the elusive detective as he navigates realms of crime, espionage, and mystery. Rud's masterful storytelling shines, making this volume a compelling choice for aficionados of classic detective fiction. Immerse yourself in the thrilling exploits of Jigger Masters.

Embark on a journey into the realms of scientific marvels with Ray Cummings, one of pulpdom's foremost science fiction maestros. In this captivating edition, Cummings unfolds the tales of the Scientific Club, an elite group of New York socialites immersed in the extraordinary and the unknown. Penned with masterful skill, these hard-to-find short stories reveal a world where scientific wonders intertwine with the lives of its intriguing characters. Immerse yourself in the uncanny narratives, complete and uncut, as Cummings invites readers to explore the boundless possibilities of fantastic science in this essential collection.

Embark on the enthralling adventures of detectives Trixie Meehan and Mike Harris from the Blaine Agency in T.T. Flynn's The Yin Shee Dragon: The Complete Cases of Mike & Trixie, Volume 2. These frequently anthologized pulp stories showcase Flynn's foresight, laying the foundation for the beloved male/female partner detective genre. Join the bickering investigators as they unravel mysteries with wit and tenacity. Volume 2 presents the next three captivating cases-"The Yin Shee Dragon," "Murder Harbor," and "The City Hall Murders"-accompanied by original illustrations from Joseph A. Farren. A must-read for pulp fiction enthusiasts, this collection offers a thrilling journey into the dynamic and intriguing world of Mike and Trixie.

Delve into the hard-hitting world of Cash Wale, the unyielding detective introduced by Black Mask editor Fanny Ellsworth's discovery, Peter Paige. Transitioning seamlessly to Dime Detective, Cash Wale's gritty cases became a decade-long fixture. Authored by Paige, this collection unveils four riveting cases, including "Lady, Can You Spare a Corpse?" and "Death is From Hunger." Peter Paige's expert storytelling captures the essence of Black Mask's legacy, bringing Cash Wale and Sailor Duffy to life in tales that resonate with hard-boiled intensity. Join Wale and Duffy in their relentless pursuit of justice in this meticulously curated edition, complemented by an insightful introduction by fiction authority John Wooley.

In the ancient world of Mayan intrigue, Rorek, a towering Norseman with fiery red hair, finds himself an unwitting deity among the pygmy warriors of Yucatan. Landing on the shores of the twelfth-century Mayan Empire, Rorek's Viking origins and divine appearance spark awe among the black-haired Mayans. Princess Taycapin, though skeptical, nicknames him Quetzalcoatl-the Plumed Serpent-recognizing his wisdom. Rorek gains favor with Emperor Za Ramna, but Taycapin's ambition to rule drives her to scheme against her brother. As political machinations unfold, Rorek, bound by Viking principles, refuses to partake in Taycapin's treachery and falls for Za Ramna's daughter, Za Chel, the "Sun Virgin." Richard Barry's epic adventure, The Plumed Serpent, weaves a tale of forbidden love, political intrigue, and cultural clash against the rich backdrop of ancient Mayan civilization.

Embark on a thrilling journey with Jerry Prince, the charismatic "Prince of Thieves," as he tangles with the underworld in a series of gripping tales penned by T.T. Flynn. Across four stories published between 1933 and 1935 in Dime Detective, the revered crime pulp magazine rivaling even Black Mask, Jerry Prince stands accused in police departments nationwide. Yet, his clever exploits and elusive nature make him a thief like no other. Flynn's narratives weave a web of legal intricacies, noble pursuits, and criminal ambiguity, presenting Jerry Prince as an enigmatic force in the shadowy realm of crime fiction.