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GREEN HORNET: STILL AT LARGE NOW AVAILABLE!

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  • August 7, 2012
Cover: Douglas Klauba

New Pulp writer/editor Win Scott Eckert has announced that Moonstone Books release of Green Hornet: Still At Large is now available.

Green Hornet: Still at Large is back from the printer and is now shipping direct from Moonstone Books! (I’m sure it will show up as “available” on Amazon soon.)

NOTE: Green Hornet editor, Win Scott Eckert should have copies available at PulpFest later this week. You can find Win at the Meteor House table. Win will also be doing a “New Fictioneers” session where he will read from his Green Hornet tale, “Progress.”

Edited by Joe Gentile, Win Scott Eckert, and Matthew Baugh, this third anthology featuring the 1960s Green Hornet, based on the television program starring Van Williams and Bruce Lee, follows The Green Hornet Chronicles and The Green Hornet Casefiles, and ships in two editions.

The softcover trade paperback features a cover by Douglas Klauba, while the limited edition hardcover boasts a cover by Ruben Procopio. It is anticipated that as with the prior books, the third volume will also see an eBook edition, although the specific date has not been announced.

Cover: Ruben Procopio

Contents:
“Hero” by S.J. Rozan
“The Black Torpedo” by Will Murray
“The World Will End in Fire” by Richard Dean Starr
“The Man Inside” by Matthew Baugh
“Death from Beyond” by Ron Fortier
“Play the Game” by Thom Brannan
“The Gauntlet” by Bobby Nash
“Chaos and the Year of the Dog” by Bobbie Metevier
“Axford’s Sting” by Dan Wickline
“Revenge of the Yellowjacket” by Howard Hopkins
“The Man in the Picture” by Patricia Weakley
“Masks” by C.J. Henderson
“Bad Man’s Blunder” by John Allen Small
“Losers, Weepers” by Rich Harvey
“Stormfront” by Greg Gick
“The Night I Met The Hornet” by Mel Odom
“Progress” by Win Scott Eckert

The limited edition hardcover also features:

“The Green Hornet Timeline,” a chronology of the Moonstone stories from the three anthologies, fit into the timeline of the original television episodes, by Win Scott Eckert

A bonus story featuring the 1930s-40s Green Hornet from the radio show and serials, “The Green Hornet Meets The Avenger” by Michael Uslan

Ordering information:
Moonstone direct (trade paperback)
Moonstone direct (limited hardcover)
Amazon.com (trade paperback)
Amazon.com (limited hardcover)
B&N.com (trade paperback)
B&N.com (limited hardcover)

FORTIER TAKES ON ‘THE ZEPPELIN’!

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  • June 24, 2012

ALL PULP REVIEWS by Ron Fortier
UCHRONIC TALES – The Zeppelin
By W. Peter Miller
Uchronic Press
55 pages
Recently I reviewed a short digest novella from Moonstone Books and mentioned liking this handy format for a quick, enjoyable reading experience. Well, California based writer, W. Peter Miller has launched his own series of such small paperbacks called “Unchronic Tales,” and the first one is entitled, “The Zeppelin.”
Now from the back cover copy, we’re told that these books will be set in an alternate world which is much like our own but then again different in some pretty startling and unique ways.  And make no mistake about “Unchronic Tales,” they are definitely part of the New Pulp Fiction movement sweeping the literary world today.
The hero of this first novella is American Agent Clark Tyler who has gone over to England at the start of World War One to enlist and do his part.  When a super Zeppelin, the Eisern Feist, attacks London one night, British Intelligence learns the bombing raid is actually a cover up for a more sinister German mission.  The Germans have kidnapped the daughter of famous scientist and are bringing her back to Berlin to utilize the special formula she now possesses, a formula that bestows her with a rather unbelievable ability.
Thus it is that she must be rescued at all cost and Tyler and his team fly off in modified tri-planes to overtake the dirigible, get aboard her and find the young lady before the massive airship can cross the channel and reach Germany.
Miller’s writing is pulp-perfect and the action nonstop from beginning to end. Tyler is a great, stalwart champion and the young, lovely scientist a spunky spitfire capable of holding her own when the action kicks into high gear. But before they can successfully complete her rescue, both of them will have to battle their way through an entire crew of German airmen and a team of highly trained, deadly German Commandos. 
Having relished this great little book, this reviewer is looking forward to digging into the second titled, “The Horn.”  If it is as good as, “The Zeppelin,” we pulp fans have much to celebrate. 

FORTIER TAKES ON ‘THE LONE RANGER-VENDETTA!’

ALL PULP REVIEWS- Reviews by Ron Fortier
THE LONE RANGER
VENDETTA
By Howard Hopkins
Moonstone Books
124 pages
It is somehow appropriate that the very first title in Moonstone Book’s new line of small paperback novellas would be the late Howard Hopkins, “The Lone Ranger – Vendetta.” Howard, who passed away unexpectedly last winter at the age of 49, though a versatile writer in all genres, was primarily known for his western novels under the penname of Lance Howard. Thus when Moonstone acquired the rights to produce new prose adventures of the famous Masked Man and his Indian companion Tonto, it would be to Hopkins they would turn first.
“The Lone Ranger – Vendetta,” is Howard at his finest, at ease narrating a fictional adventure of the old west that is still deeply rooted in the authentic aspects of that setting. Hopkins knew western lore, culture and lingo.  His delving into the Native American spiritualism that motivates the Ranger’s companion is brilliant and adds as yet another layer to a character many of us have known most of our lives. Hopkins also has no difficulty accepting this hero’s old fashion moral code about never taking a life, of always wanting to serve justice and never capitulating to his own personal desires for vengeance which is the theme of this short novella.
From out of the Ranger’s tortured past comes as yet another monster in human form seeking to wreak pain and suffering on our hero and all those he holds dear.  This time the villain is none other than the widow of Butch Cavendish, the outlaw who ambushed the six Texas Rangers in Brian’s Gap and in the process created one of the most iconic legends ever to come out of the old west.  Unbeknown to the Ranger and Tonto, Cavendish had been married and now this female murderer launches an insidious plan to find, capture and kill the Lone Ranger. But before she does so, she and her gang of cutthroats invade the town of Coopersville and proceed to butcher its citizenry.
All too quickly the Lone Ranger discovers for himself that female species is often deadlier than the male. But to stop her will he have to sacrifice his life and at long last fill the empty grave that await him in Brian’s Gap? “The Lone Ranger – Vendetta,” is a fast paced, thought provoking action western that looks beneath the man named John Reid and his history, revealing a heart big as the west and just as noble.  That it would mark the final chapter in a gifted writer’s stellar career is truly fitting, as Howard Hopkins the man was as large a talent as the hero he loved so much.
This is a book to own and treasure for all western fans; young and old.  Thanks Howard, and until we meet again, happy trails.

THE GREEN HORNET: STILL AT LARGE – Contents Announced!

Cover: Douglas Klauba

New Pulp writer/editor Win Scott Eckert has announced the writers and story titles for the upcoming Moonstone Books release of Green Hornet: Still At Large.

I’m pleased to announce the final contents for The Green Hornet: Still at Large, due out from Moonstone Books in July 2012.

Edited by Joe Gentile, Win Scott Eckert, and Matthew Baugh, this third anthology featuring the 1960s Green Hornet, based on the television program starring Van Williams and Bruce Lee, follows The Green Hornet Chronicles and The Green Hornet Casefiles, and will ship in two editions.

The softcover trade paperback features a cover by Douglas Klauba, while the limited edition hardcover boasts a cover by Ruben Procopio. It is anticipated that as with the prior books, the third volume will also see an eBook edition, although the specific date has not been announced.

Contents:

Cover: Ruben Procopio

“Hero” by S.J. Rozan
“The Black Torpedo” by Will Murray
“The World Will End in Fire” by Richard Dean Starr
“The Man Inside” by Matthew Baugh
“Death from Beyond” by Ron Fortier
“Play the Game” by Thom Brannan
“The Gauntlet” by Bobby Nash
“Chaos and the Year of the Dog” by Bobbie Metevier
“Axford’s Sting” by Dan Wickline
“Revenge of the Yellowjacket” by Howard Hopkins
“The Man in the Picture” by Patricia Weakley
“Masks” by C.J. Henderson
“Bad Man’s Blunder” by John Allen Small
“Losers, Weepers” by Rich Harvey
“Stormfront” by Greg Gick
“The Night I Met The Hornet” by Mel Odom
“Progress” by Win Scott Eckert

The limited edition hardcover will also feature:

“The Green Hornet Timeline,” a chronology of the Moonstone stories from the three anthologies, fit into the timeline of the original television episodes, by Win Scott Eckert

A bonus story featuring the 1930s-40s Green Hornet from the radio show and serials, “The Green Hornet Meets The Avenger” by Michael Uslan

Pre-ordering information:
Amazon.com (trade paperback)
Amazon.com (limited hardcover)
B&N.com (trade paperback)
B&N.com (limited hardcover)

THE SPIDER’S GUNFIRE LULLABY

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  • April 16, 2012
The Spider ™ Argosy Communications. Artwork © Pablo Marcos.

New Pulp Author Martin Powell shared an excerpt from the upcoming Moonstone release of The Spider in “The City That Couldn’t Sleep.”

Enjoy.

Gunfire erupted, bullets splintering plaster and wooden panels. The Spider was a dark-cloaked blur, springing forward with panther-like prowess. He fired twice, dropping as many hooded thugs, splashing their blood and brains ruby-red across the linoleum. Two more shots punched through another masked skull, and severed a spine into gory splinters.

Only one crook remained. Trembling, he tossed away his weapon, knelt upon the sticky blood-slick floor, and surrendered.

The Master of Men laughed again.

“Smart boy,” he snarled, gliding closer to his prisoner. “You’ve been cleaning up, all over town. Clever jobs.
Well organized. Not like everyone else. Maybe you’re immune to the Sleepless Sickness. Perhaps you’re the cause of it. We’re going to have a long talk…and I promise you’re going to tell me exactly where—”

The thug’s eyes spilled tears, gasping behind his mask. The Spider tore away the cowl, revealing killer’s contorted face already blackening with poison he’d consumed from a hollow molar.

There was nothing the Spider could do, except watch him die. He wanted to curse his own failure.

Instead, he laughed. And laughed some more.

***

The Spider in “The City That Couldn’t Sleep” is written by Martin Powell with interior illustrations by the legendary Pablo Marcos. Coming soon from Moonstone Books. http://www.moonstonebooks.com/

THE SPIDER RETURNS IN "THE CITY THAT COULDN’T SLEEP."

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  • April 10, 2012
The Spider ™ Argosy Communications. Artwork © Pablo Marcos.

Martin Powell shared with All Pulp a piece of teaser art from legendary comic book illustrator, Pablo Marcos, from the upcoming story, “The City That Couldn’t Sleep” starring The Spider from Moonstone Books.
For twenty-three days no one in New York City had slept.

None could explain it. No one could escape it. The sickness had infected the entire teeming metropolis. The fierce and filthy streets were haunted by mass multitudes of shambling automatons trapped in a living, waking, and endless nightmare.

THE SPIDER returns in “The City That Couldn’t Sleep.” Written by me with stunning interior art by Pablo Marcos. Coming from Moonstone.

THE GREEN HORNET: STILL AT LARGE AUTHORS ANNOUNCED

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  • March 31, 2012

Over at Win Scott Eckert’s blog, Win announced the writers for the upcoming release of Green Hornet: Still At Large. The writers for the project are Matthew Baugh, Thom Brannan, Win Scott Eckert, Ron Fortier, Greg Gick, Rich Harvey, CJ Henderson, Howard Hopkins, Bobbie Metevier, Will Murray, Bobby Nash, Mel Odom, S.J. Rozan, John Allen Small, Richard Dean Starr, Patricia Weakley, and Dan Wickline.

From http://woldnewton.blogspot.com/2012/03/green-hornetstill-at-large-authors.html

The Green Hornet: Still at Large – authors announced!
The Green Hornet: Still at Large!Coming Summer 2012!

Cover: Douglas Klauba

The GREEN HORNET: Still at Large – softcover
Edited by: Joe Gentile, Win Scott Eckert, Matthew Baugh
Cover: Doug Klauba
288pgs, 6″ x 9″, $17.95
978-1-936814-29-9 (sc)
• The Green Hornet and Kato’s final showdown with the notorious Yellowjacket!
• “Clicker” Binney’s origin story!
• Mike Axford pulls a sting on The Hornet!
• The Hornet and Kato take on homegrown terrorists!
• Doctor Fang returns, and Britt and Casey reach a turning point!
Authors: Matthew Baugh, Thom Brannan, Win Scott Eckert, Ron Fortier, Greg Gick, Rich Harvey, CJ Henderson, Howard Hopkins, Bobbie Metevier, Will Murray, Bobby Nash, Mel Odom, S.J. Rozan, John Allen Small, Richard Dean Starr, Patricia Weakley, Dan Wickline

Cover: Ruben Procopio

The GREEN HORNET: Still at Large – limited edition hardcover
Cover: Ruben Procopio
302pgs, 6″ x 9″, $29.99
978-1-936814-30-5 (hc)
Extras: – A timeline by Win Scott Eckert of all 3 volumes of Moonstone stories fit into the chronology of the TV episodes!
– Bonus story by BATMAN producer Michael Uslan & Joe Gentile: the radio era Green Hornet meets Richard Benson, The Avenger!
The Green Hornet: Still at Large

For more information on Moonstone Books, visit http://www.moonstonebooks.com/
For more on Win Scott Eckert, visit http://woldnewton.blogspot.com/
For more on Douglas Klauba, visit http://douglasklauba.com/
For more on Ruben Procopio, visit http://maskedavengerstudios.blogspot.com/

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WELCOME TO MY PARLOR, SAID THE SPIDER TO OPERATOR 5!

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  • February 25, 2012
The Spider & Operator 5 ™ Argosy Communications. Artwork © Dan Brereton.

New Pulp Author, Martin Powell shared the news of a team up he’s writing featuring pulp heroes The Spider and Operator 5.

“Well, I thought I was done with THE SPIDER,” Powell said. “Until I was approached a few days ago to write a historic first-time-ever team-up prose novella of THE SPIDER with OPERATOR 5. This will be featured in Moonstone’s upcoming OPERATOR 5 anthology, along with other thrill-a-second adventures from some of the finest pulp authors today. I’m dedicating my tale to the memory of the late Howard Hopkins, a great friend and brilliant writer, who surely would have been included in this volume. This one is for you, pal.”

You can learn more about Martin Powell at http://martinpowell221bcom.blogspot.com/
You can learn more about Moonstone Books at http://www.moonstonebooks.com/.

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