A murdered stoolie leaves behind a tip for "Moxie" Donovan, freelance reporter. A glamorous actresses appears too perfect. Could she be connected to multiple murders and occult magic?In between takes for a musical version of Alice in Wonderland, Donovan's wife Maxine ("Maxi") joins the investigation. Within a strange animation studio lurks an alchemist with a unique method of "remaking" starlets.MOXIE DONOVAN is a tough Irish reporter married to red-haired, Jewish movie star ...

"We don't want your kind here!"Nazis don't take kindly to that sentiment. Especially when their occult plan to invade America through nightmares has begun.A murder occurs at a fundraiser for Kate Scorn, the philanthropic "Angel of the Slums." The victim: an Irish folklore specialist, of all things. A clue-trail leads "Moxie" Donovan, reporter, to the Griffith Park "Hooverville" encampment. A Germanic folklore specialist was to meet with the slain man — then someone punches ...

In the Sci-magickal world of Europe in 1920, the great Doktor Mabon introduced a mix of ancient and modern knowledge that ends the Great War in record time. His investigations made possible nearly human steambot servants, great floating dirigibles - and the most amazing discovery of all - Doktor's Mannkopf Mounts! These bizarre animal-human hybrids that Mabon found on a lost and secret island became the secret weapon of the victorious Austro-German Empire.But there are dark secrets ...

People are dying, murdered by the mysterious Reaper and only Darian Poe, the legendary Gunmaster can find out who and why!When members of a tontine of weapons manufacturers fall one by one before the deadly Reaper it is up to the Gunmaster- from his base in Hong Kong and under the guidance of ancient masters of the Bonpo religion- to carry out his sacred trust, find the culprit and bring him to justice.With the help of the sexy and spectacular Majesty Blayde- hottest freela...

This issue, we have five mystery stories, three of which are originals—tales by Tracy Falenwolfe (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), Veronica Leigh, and Teel James Glenn—these last two names should be familiar to regular readers from previous issues. We also have a great modern tale by Jonathan Santlofer (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman) and a classic pulp crime story set in the dark world of Las Vegas casinos by Bryce Walton. Plus, of course, a solve-it-yourself puzzler ...

One day, horror writer Steven Van Patten decided to do something nice for a change. So, he called some friends and asked them to donate stories for a good cause. Some of the selections were previously published, others brand spanking new. Then, together with editor Candance Nola, SVP curated and published this very book, featuring some real greats in the horror spec fiction game. Your contributors are: Marc Abbott- Rashid Darden- Patrick Frievald- Teel James Glenn- Kirk A. Johnson- Anthana...

Nominated for the Pulp Factory Award for Best Anthology of 2023!The years leading to World War II. A turbulent and perilous time for America and he world as it faces destruction from a fiendish, shadow organization using fringe science, the occult, and the supernatural in its evil quest for world dominance. To protect the nation from these unnatural threats, a unique task force consisting of highly-skilled military and civilian daredevils is formed, code n...

Welcome to our 150th issue.This time, we have terrific original tales by Neil S. Plakcy, Britin Haller & Shane Gericke, Bob Tippee, and Teel James Glenn ... plus novels by Natalie Sumner Lincoln and Gans T. Field, and classic stories by Jack Williamson, Nelson S. Bond, Jack Sharkey, and Larry Tritten ... plus a solve-it-yourself mystery by Hal Charles ... all jam-packed into 521 pages! Hours of great reading await.Here's the lineup:Mysteries / Suspense / Adv...

Buyer Beware! Something's fishy at the bridal mall, an arcade develops a will to win and the jogging goes on forever. At Hell's Mall all your shopping nightmares come real. Featuring the tormented, terrifying work of eighteen talented writers: Marc L. Abbott, Oliver Baer, AJ Bartholomew, Alp Beck, Loretta H. Campbell, V Peter Collins, Teel James Glenn, Amy Grech, April Grey, Carol Gyzander, Rayne Hall, Pia Manning, Carole Ann Moleti, Nicholas C. Rossis, Phillip T. Stephens, Nikki Tait, Ste...

Six tales of justice and revenge!"I was fashioned from the skin of the first victim I would avenge. I am the collective experiences of all who have worn me in their quests for just Vengeance. I am the means to redress wrongs. My wearer may die but I live on. I am the path to justice. My wearer shares my memories, which are longer than any who live today. I am a candle of justice in a cathedral of evil. Snuff me out and a new life will relight me. My causes are many. My lives are inn...

Moxie Donovan, freelance reporter, is a big-hearted slob, right? An old girlfriend- turned-movie star comes to him for help with a vile blackmailer. He can't resist offering to help her — especially since he might discover a story suitable for publication.His wife Maxi, on the other hand, isn't so altruistic. Moxie is hers, damnit, hers! No pigeon-toed actress is going to put the move on him — except for herself, of course. Before finding the blackmailer, they run up against Gestap...

(Previously published as Murder Most Faire)Eric Knight was looking forward to a great summer season Jousting at the Great Eastern Renaissance Faire until someone killed his best friend.He tries to solve the cold-blooded murder of his best friend while trying to create and perform a season of make believe medieval mayhem. Suddenly he was plunged into a shadowy world of assassins and gunrunners while dealing with the grief of his friend's death. Can ...