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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 ...

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 charact...

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 thre...

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 Mas...

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 Ram...

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...

Embark on gritty escapades with Cass Blue, the morally flexible New York P.I., navigating the seedy underbelly of Depression-era crime. Authored by John Lawrence, the Cass Blue series introduces a hard-boiled tough guy armed with a blackjack, unafraid to tackle the toughest cases with a relentless determination. A maverick in the eyes of both cops and criminals, Blue, aided by speakeasy owner Al Lascoine, confronts danger head-on, delivering j...

Step into the complex world of Vivian "Vee" Brown, a unique figure leading dual lives in the gritty realm of crime and the glamorous domain of music. Despite his delicate appearance, Brown serves as a special operative for the Manhattan District Attorney, wielding a hair-trigger approach that blurs the line between justice and vengeance. Revered as a "Killer of Men" in the underworld, his other life unfolds in the opulent backdrop of a Park Av...

Encounter Horatio Humberton, the trailblazing necrologist sleuth, in a collection that unveils the first half of this supernatural detective series. By day, the tall and gaunt Humberton orchestrates funerals, but by night, he delves into mysteries with a touch of the supernatural. As one of the most popular characters from Dime Detective, the eminent crime pulp rivaling the iconic Black Mask, Humberton's adventures offer a unique blend of the ...

Dive into the intriguing world of "Lora Lorne, " the guise of gruff reporter Bill Brent, as he dispenses love advice in the Recorder newspaper. Crafted by Frederick C. Davis, Bill Brent embarks on 16 captivating tales between 1941 and 1946 within the pages of Dime Detective-a pinnacle in crime pulps. This collection features the next four stories from the series, originally published in 1944, unveiling Brent's enthralling exploits. Davis's mas...

In a world of vengeance, wanderer Red Toomey is drawn into a sinister plot orchestrated by the crippled Crawford. Convinced of Lawrence Oliver's betrayal, Toomey kidnaps the notorious Big Fellow, securing him with gangsters Slip and Bushmill in a hidden hideaway. Cryptic symbols intensify the vendetta-a poker chip, an ocean liner, and a hotel-a mystery Toomey grapples with as the Big Fellow suffers. Love complicates Toomey's mission when he ki...

Step into the thrilling world of Captain Vindex, the last of the pulp heroes! Unveiled in this edition, join Vindex and his team of five extraordinary assistants as they wage a relentless battle against The Parson, a super-criminal of cunning malevolence. This collection compiles all three gripping adventures from the pages of Detective Fiction Weekly. A gem of the mid-1930s, the Captain Vindex series, previously unreprinted, emerges as a puls...

Dive into the riveting sagas of Jimmie Cordie and his crew of soldiers of fortune, a beloved series from Argosy magazine's early '30s renaissance. Penned by writer W. Wirt, these tales, quite clearly an inspiration for the iconic Doc Savage, are now compiled in this edition. Join Cordie and his team in their final four adventures: "The Assassin, " "Thy Son Grows Cold, " "How Do You Spoke a Gun?" and "Those That Live by the Sword." A journey in...

As Jim Daniels seeks respite from his courtroom duties at Blair Wiles' estate in Phantom Lake, he's thrust into a web of murder. His involvement begins with defending Pete Carson, accused of killing his sweetheart. Shortly after, the wealthy Mrs. Gordon Gregory is found stabbed, and Daniels feels duty-bound to solve the mystery. A cast of intriguing characters, including a half-crippled host, a fortune-hunting suitor, and a mysterious man with...

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 Hazelt...

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 Burea...

Popular Girl is a party and everyone's invited! Inspired by teen magazines of the past but with a modern twist, Popular Girl celebrates the carefree joy and messy drama of growing up through essays, photography, illustrations, diary entries, and more. Grab your glitter pen and get ready to meet the girls, play some MASH, have passionate discussions about silly topics, and unite in the cringe and sincerity of our youth.

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The companion magazine to Famous Fantastic Mysteries, Fantastic Novels Magazine initially reprinted longer stories from the Frank A. Munsey library of classic fantasy & science fiction pulps, including stories from magazines such as Argosy, The All-Story, The Scrap Book and The Cavalier. The first issue contains classic stories by Austin Hall & Homer Eon Flint, and Perley Poore Sheehan, and artwork by Virgil Finlay.