THE FIRST CONSPIRACYThe Secret Plot to Kill George WashingtonBy Brad Meltzer & Josh MenschSt. Martin’s Paperback406 pgs In the early summer of 1776, General George Washington and his Continental Army of the United States were encamped throughout New York City. Fresh from their victory over the British in Boston the
HELL TO HUMORBy Darryle PurcellOffbeat Publishing281 pgs Darryle Purcell is a Vietnam veteran, an illustrator, editor, publisher and new pulp scribe. Most of us are familiar with his action/adventure series ala the Hollywood Cowboy Detectives wherein he features classic western cinema heroes battling all manner of weird menaces and villainy.
THE REMBRANDT STRATAGEMFrom the Case Files of Bishop KincaidKellie AustinAtomic Press278 ps When readers ask us our definition of “pulp,” we give this answer. Any fast paced, action adventure story, regardless of genres, having exotic locales, a larger than life hero and a truly heartless dastardly villain. That pretty sums
KONG – An Original ScreenplayBy Edgar WallaceEdited by Stephen JonesElectric Dreamhouse244 pgs This is a wonderful coffee-table tyle book showcasing a very early script from which the classic 1933 film was produced. Originally hired at RKO to help with the script, noted British mystery writer Edgar Wallace was eager to
UNIONBy Van Allen PlexicoWhite Rocket Books264 pgs The earth has been invaded by a confederation of alien warmongers. They maintain control of the remnants of humanity via an army of robots called Kratons. Then one day a human slave worker named Jack Gael discovers a silver belt buried deep in
The literary masterpiece that gave birth to modern science fiction—Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein! The Haunted hosts with our friend & Dragon Con Horror Track Director Derek Tatum chat about the groundbreaking themes of ambition, power, and responsibility. Not only discuss the haunting question of what truly makes a “monster,” but unpacks
The Haunted Hosts share their thoughts on how Dracula—both book and film—have shaped modern vampire lore and culture. From Stoker’s haunting prose to Coppola’s romanticized and visually stunning interpretation, they’ll discuss how each medium brings this legendary vampire to life. They’ll compair Bram Stoker’s iconic 1897 novel, a literary masterpiece
MEN’S ADVENTURE Quarterly Issue # 10The Vietnam IssueEdited by Robert Deis & Bill CunninghamSubtropic Productions, LLC.167 pgs When this issue arrived in the mail, we found our thoughts traveling back in time. This July, 2024, will mark 56 years since this reviewer came home from Vietnam as a U.S. Army
THE CASE OF THE JILTED JULIETA North Hollywood Detective Mystery ClubBy Mike MainsMystery Adventure Detective Books204 pgs This is one of a series of young adult books featuring Jeffrey Jones and his pal, Pablo Gomez as high school students who solve mysteries. In this book, they learn of a thirty
LEVON’S RANGEA Vigilante Justice Thriller # 11By Chuck DixonRough Edge Press183 pgs Chuck Dixon’s eleventh Levon Cade book picks up a few months after the climax of his last. Cade has moved his family to Idaho and bought himself a mid-size ranch where he hopes to raise horses with his
BONSAIBy Sandy NicolsonAvailable @ Amazon294 pgs It’s the mid-1970s and on the outskirts of Salinas, California, sets an old gas station that long ago ran out of gas. Owned and operated by a South Korean immigrant known as Bonsai, the place remains open due Bonsai’s skills as a mechanic. He
BUSTED BOOTLEGA Red Jackal MysteryBy Jonathan W. SweetA Brick Pickle Pulp152 pgs Of all the New Pulp avengers now battling from various publishers, one of our personal favorites is Jonathan W. Sweet’s Red Jackal. It is as if Sweet mixed up old classic pulp heroes with comic characters. Where as
