The plot revolves around a daring motorist named Jim Silverthorn, who unexpectedly finds himself entangled with a notorious pirate known as "The Scourge of the Main." Jim becomes embroiled in a series of perilous encounters and high-speed chases as he attempts to outmaneuver the pirate and his crew.Filled with action, suspense, and dramatic twists, "The Motor Pirate" captures the excitement of the era when automobiles were revolutionizing transportation and the high seas still held dangers...

The night was of velvety blackness—one of those soft, warm, dark nights of June when the southwest wind rolls a cloud-curtain over the stars, when the air is heavy with unshed rain, when lamps burn dully, and when a nameless oppression broods over the face of the land. Seated at an open casement looking out into the London night was a woman. Her hands grasped each other over her knee with a tense grip which gave the lie to the calm of her face. Hers was a face to which in repose Rossetti w...

Excerpt: "Of course every one has heard of the Motor Pirate. No one indeed could help doing so unless he or she, as the case may be, happened to be in some part of the world where newspapers never penetrate; since for months his doings were the theme of every gossip in the country, and his exploits have filled columns of every newspaper from the moment of his first appearance until the day when the reign of terror he had inaugurated upon the roads ended as suddenly and as sensationally as ...

Enter the shadowy world of crime and intrigue with G. Sidney Paternoster's riveting tale, "The Master Criminal." Prepare to be captivated by a thrilling narrative that unravels the intricate web of deception and cunning orchestrated by a mastermind of villainy.Follow the twists and turns of this gripping story as Paternoster introduces you to a protagonist whose brilliance in planning and executing crimes leaves law enforcement baffled and readers on the edge of their seats. From...

Enter the shadowy world of crime and intrigue with G. Sidney Paternoster's riveting tale, The Master Criminal. Prepare to be captivated by a thrilling narrative that unravels the intricate web of deception and cunning orchestrated by a mastermind of villainy.Follow the twists and turns of this gripping story as Paternoster introduces you to a protagonist whose brilliance in planning and executing crimes leaves law enforcement baffled and readers on the edge of thei...

Master Criminal, The by G. Sidney Paternoster offers a concentrated, compelling experience within fiction / literary. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible read, the book is well-suited to book clubs and classroom disc...

This suspenseful crime audiobook explores the mind of a criminal mastermind and the pursuit to stop him. Rich in intrigue and tension, it appeals to fans of classic crime fiction.

Everyone is getting into the Halloween spirit this month! Our Acquiring Editors, Michael Bracken and Barb Goffen, have found supernatural detective stories by Dave Zeltserman and Joseph D’Agnese to kick things off. And we have haunts and horrors (not to mention voodoo) from regular contributors Phyllis Ann Karr and Ron Miller (whose burlesque queen-turned-private eye Velda returns this issue). And C.S. Dines takes us to McNeil Station in Antarctica for some unexpected chills.Of cou...

Excerpt: "The night was of velvety blackness—one of those soft, warm, dark nights of June when the southwest wind rolls a cloud-curtain over the stars, when the air is heavy with unshed rain, when lamps burn dully, and when a nameless oppression broods over the face of the land. Seated at an open casement looking out into the London night was a woman. Her hands grasped each other over her knee with a tense grip which gave the lie to the calm of her face. Hers was a face to which in repose ...