When you think of the pulp magazines that flourished in the first half of the 20th century, it’s hard not to think of adventure—the term “pulp fiction” these days has come to mean slam-bang action. That’s what this volume of our MEGAPACK® is here to celebrate: great adventure stories.Included are:HE SWALLOWS GOLD, by H. Bedford-JonesPLANE JANE by Frederick C. DavisARCTIC ANGELS, by A. DeHerries SmithTHE TAKING OF CLOUDY McGEE, by W.C. TuttleESPEC...

Black Mask, the greatest American detective magazine of all time, is back with another issue. This time around, it includes nine new stories in the Black Mask vein by Brian Townsley, Jane Jakeman, Brian Stanley, Hannah Honeybun, William Burton McCormick, Frank Megna, Jonathan Sheppard, Michael Bracken, Jim Doherty, as well as a new article on Raymond Chandler’s The Little Sister by Katrina Younes. In addition, Boris Dralyuk has kindly supplied his translation of Isaac Bab...

Issue four closes our exciting first year with the very talented debut of Arthur Klepchukov. His intelligent “A Damn Fine Town” is followed by film director and writer John Shepphird and a prequel to his award-nominated “Shill” trilogy, a bit of a teaser for those of you who may not have discovered Jane Innes…yet.Brian Silverman is up next with a story set on his fictional Caribbean island of St. Pierre featuring his characters, Leonard and Tubby. The featured story this issue is o...

"This volume collects 17 thrilling pulp adventure stories with an aviation theme, showcasing daring World War I pilots, fearless stunt flyers, vigilant air border patrol agents, and more. These tales, packed with action and drama, capture the pioneering spirit of aviation's golden age.These stories come primarily from pulp magazines published in the 1920s, a decade when aviation soared from novelty to necessity, and pilots became global heroes. This was the era of Amelia Ea...

In 1933, a macabre new hero exploded into the pages of the pulp magazine Ten Detective Aces, a Depression-era Robin Hood who wore a spherical, reflective mask that made his head look like the shining moon. Police detective by day and rogue-ish thief by night, he called himself the Moon Man, and his stories would continue to appear regularly in Ten Detective Aces for the next four years.  THE MOON MAN OMNIBUS collects all 38 of those original stories under one cover for th...

This fine collection of vintage mysteries from the pulp magazines presents 13 tales sure to thrill the armchair detective. Included are:HANDS OF DOOM, by David H. KellerEVIDENCE, by Murray LeinsterTHE DRUMS OF DEATH, by J. Allan DunnHAIR OF THE CAT, by Robert TurnerHELL’S SIPHON, by George Harmon CoxeDIBBLE DABBLES IN DEATH, by David Wright O’BrienCLOSE TO MY HEART, by Chester S. GeierTHE RAG-TAG GIRL, by Norbert DavisMASTER O...

The 58th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK® focuses on Miriam Allen deFord (1888-1975), one of the early female writers of science fiction and fantasy (though she also wrote in mysteries, true crime, and other nonfiction). Though the Internet Science Fiction Database notes her first genre publication as “Ghostly Hands” in January 1928 she began publishing science fiction in 1950. Over the next 25 years, she published a steady stream of stories in many of the top science fiction magazi...

This volume in the Golden Age of Science Fiction series focuses on another author from the 1940s and 1950s: Charles A. Stearns. He published just over three dozen stories, of which 25 were science fiction that appeared in some of the top magazines of the day. Included in this volume are:THE BELLY OF GOR JEETLB-12’s MOON GLOWCOLOR BLINDTHE PLUTO LAMPTHE GRAVE OF SOLON REGHTHE SCAMPERERSTHE MAROONERPASTORAL AFFAIRIf you enjoy t...

Henry Slesar was a science fiction author during the Golden Age of the genre, writing not just for the leading magazines, but for movies and television, most notably Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone. Included in this volume are 10 of his classic talesTHE SHOW MUST GO ONDREAM TOWNHEARTMY FATHER, THE CATRELUCTANT GENIUSTHE DELEGATE FROM VENUSTHE STUFFTHE SUCCESS MACHINEBRAINCHILD

Here for your reading delectation, are 25 outre tales of crime. Since history has proven that there is nothing unusual or unexpected about the human (or inhuman) drive to break the law, it should come as no surprise that the weird, the strange, the supernatural, and the just plain odd often, in fictional form, manifest themselves allayed to the criminal element. Included are:INTRODUCTION, by Shawn GarrettTHE WINDOW OF HORRORS, by H.L. MenckenTHE FOOTSTEPS ON THE STAIR...

This volume assembles 9 classic weird fantasies from Greye La Spina, one of the greatest pulp fantasists of the early to mid 20th century. These tales range from 1919 (in The Thrill Book) to 1951 (in Weird Tales) and include some of her most famous tales of vampires, werewolves, psychic detectives, and more. Included are:WOLF OF THE STEPPESTHE TORTOISE-SHELL CATTHE REMORSE OF PROFESSOR PANEBIANCOTHE SCARF OF THE BELOVED

Poul Anderson (1926–2001) was a giant in the world of science fiction and fantasy. Known for his rich storytelling and well-researched plots, Anderson left a significant mark on the genre. Throughout his career, Anderson wrote many acclaimed books and short stories. Some of his most famous works include the “Polesotechnic League” and “Terran Empire” series, which explore the far reaches of space and the complex interplay of cultures and politics. His novel Tau Zero is often hailed...