The Curse of Capistrano is a 1919 novella by Johnston McCulley and the first work to feature the fictional character Zorro (zorro is the Spanish word for fox). After the enormous success of the 1920 film adaptation, The Mark of Zorro, the story was republished under that name. Prior to being published in novella form, The Curse of Capistrano appeared as five serialized installments in the pulp magazine All-Story Weekly.[from Wikipedia]

The Johnston McCulley MEGAPACK™ collects 15 tales of mystery, detection, and adventure by the creator of Zorro -- more than 500 pages of great reading. Included are:THE MAN WHO CHANGED ROOMSDIAMONDS, DIRT, AND DUTYA CROOK WITHOUT HONORPODDIN'S MISTAKEINITIATING NOGGINSETERNAL ASSETSSLAVE OF MYSTERYTHE OBVIOUS CLUERUN TO GROUNDTHE ONLY WAYTHE GREAT GREEN RINGNEW YEAR'S DUTYWITHOUT THE BLUEAN O...

The first work to feature Zorro, nobleman and master swordsman living in Spanish- and Mexican-era California. This novel originally appeared as five serialized installments in the pulp magazine All-Story Weekly.

The Curse of Capistrano is a 1919 story by Johnston McCulley and the first work to feature the fictional Californio character Zorro (zorro is the Spanish word for fox). After the enormous success of the 1920 film adaptation, The Mark of Zorro, the story was republished 1924 under that name.The book tells of the story of Californio Don Diego Vega - Zorro - in the company of his deaf and mute servant Bernardo and his lover Lolita Pul...

A collection of short stories and novelettes by the creator of Zorro. 

Uno de los héroes enmascarados más famosos de la literatura regresa a las librerías con la primera de sus aventuras, publicada originalmente por entregas, y que sirvió para convertir al Zorro en un héroe mundialmente conocido, antes de que el cine contribuyera aún más a universalizar al personaje. Don Diego Vega esconde un secreto: lleva una doble vida como el justiciero enmascarado Zorro. Adopta esta identidad para proteger a la gente del corrupto gobernador Alvarado y del malévolo Capitá...

Again the sheet of rain beat against the roof of red Spanish tile, and the wind shrieked like a soul in torment, and smoke puffed from the big fireplace as the sparks were showered over the hard dirt floor. "'Tis a night for evil deeds!" declared Sergeant Pedro Gonzales, stretching his great feet in their loose boots toward the roaring fire and grasping the hilt of his sword in one hand and a mug filled with thin wine in the other. "Devils howl in the wind and demons are in the raindrops! ...

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"The Black Star" follows the adventures of a detective known only by his alias, Roger Verbeck. Verbeck is a wealthy and enigmatic figure who leads a double life: by day, he is a respected businessman and socialite, but by night, he dons the mantle of the Black Star, a cunning and resourceful detective dedicated to solving crimes and thwarting villains.The novel opens with Verbeck facing off against his arch-nemesis, the elusive and sinister criminal mastermind known as the Black Star. The ...

The novel is a mystery thriller that follows the story of a detective as he investigates a complex case involving crime, corruption, and intrigue. The title, "The Brand of Silence," suggests themes of secrecy, hidden truths, and the search for justice in the face of adversity.Johnston McCulley was an American author known for his works of pulp fiction, particularly his creation of the character Zorro. "The Brand of Silence" is characteristic of McCulley's storytelling style, with its fast-...

The Curse of Capistrano - Johnston McCulley - The Curse of Capistrano is a 1919 serialized novel by Johnston McCulley and the first work to feature the fictional Californio character Zorro (zorro is the Spanish word for fox). It would be later published as a book in 1924 under the title The Mark of Zorro

The Thubway Tham MEGAPACK™ presents 22 classic tales by Johnston McCulley (creator of Zorro) featuring his series antihero, a pickpocket named Thubway Tham. Included in this volume are:THUBWAY THAM, FASHION PLATETHUBWAY THAM'S DOGTHUBWAY THAM TUNES INTHUBWAY THAM'S HONESTYTHUBWAY THAM'S HOODOO ROLLTHUBWAY THAM'S OPERATIONTHUBWAY THAM'S CURIOSITYTHUBWAY THAM MEETS A GIRLTHUBWAY THAM'S ENGAGEMENTTHUBWAY THAM GOES TO THE R...