DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Gold Ogre: A Doc Savage Adventure" by Lester Bernard Dent. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
A legion of tiny terrorists launches a series of raids against Crescent City. Death, destruction, and a disease which drives men mad, are the results of the audacious attacks.
"When ferocious blood-red Things begin dropping down from the sky, the state of California is besieged by the Desert Demons -- a phenomenon so fierce that it triggers a modern exodus. Only Doc Savage, the scientist-superman who was forged in the fires of scientific knowledge to battle the unknown, is equal to the challenge."--P.[4] of cover.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, A Checklist, 1700-1974, Volume one of Two, contains an Author Index, Title Index, Series Index, Awards Index, and the Ace and Belmont Doubles Index.
Doc Savage is the prototype of the modern fictional superhero. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The adventure series is examined in relation to historical events and the changing tastes of readers, with special attention paid to the horror and science fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Chapters cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and an appendix offers biographies of all major contributors to the series.
A pictorial history of the Doc Savage pulp magazines published between 1933 and 1949. The book also includes all Bantam paperback reprint covers, plus miscellaneous comic book art and other related material. An introduction by pulp historian Will Murray and cover art by Joe DeVito round out the collection.
What is the Blind Death? New York's newshawks work overtime in a flurry of flashbulb explosions as they clamor for the scoop on the insidious wave of corpses turning up around the city, all struck dead, eyes turned an unseeing ivory by the masked mastermind known as... White Eyes. As police riot guns and gangland Tommy-guns turn New York City's winter snows scarlet, Doc Savage, man of mystery, giant of bronze, discovers that the mysterious plague is part of an audacious scheme to unite all of New York's criminal elements against him. White Eyes' ultimate goal-to seize the fabled Mayan wealth of the Man of Bronze! From snowbound Manhattan to the sugar-cane fields of tropical Cuba, Doc Savage and his Iron Crew wage what may be the greatest battle for survival of their careers!
Answering a desperate plea for help, Doc Savage boards the Hong Kong-bound liner Mandarin, where innocent passengers succumb to the insidious Jade Fever and someone pursues Doc's cousin, Particia. Original.
Poul Anderson's 'The Golden Slave' is a captivating tale set in the backdrop of ancient Rome, blending historical accuracy with elements of fantasy. The novel follows the journey of a young slave, Elva, who discovers her mysterious origins and embarks on a quest for freedom. Andersons narrative style is characterized by vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, transporting readers to a vividly rendered ancient world where magic and political intrigue collide. The seamless integration of fantastical elements with historical detail makes 'The Golden Slave' a unique and compelling read for fans of historical fiction and fantasy alike. As Elva navigates the complex social hierarchy of Rome, readers are drawn into a mesmerizing tale of courage, betrayal, and self-discovery. Poul Anderson's expertise in crafting immersive worlds and compelling characters shines through in this masterfully woven story, making 'The Golden Slave' a must-read for anyone seeking a blend of history and fantasy.
In this hysterical #1 New York Times bestseller, one kid has to wrangle gators, snakes, bats that bite, and a reality show host gone rogue! This is Carl Hiaasen's Florida—where the creatures are wild and the people are wilder! When Wahoo Cray’s dad—a professional animal wrangler—takes a job with a reality TV show called Expedition Survival!, Wahoo figures he'll have to do a bit of wrangling himself to keep his father from killing Derek Badger, the show's inept and egotistical star. But the job keeps getting more complicated: Derek Badger insists on using wild animals for his stunts; and Wahoo's acquired a shadow named Tuna—a girl who's sporting a shiner courtesy of her father and needs a place to hide out. They've only been on location in the Everglades for a day before Derek gets bitten by a bat and goes missing in a storm. Search parties head out and promptly get lost themselves. And then Tuna's dad shows up with a gun . . . It's anyone's guess who will actually survive Expedition Survival. . . “Only in Florida—and in the fiction of its native son Carl Hiaasen—does a dead iguana fall from a palm tree and kill somebody.” —New York Post “Chomp is a delightful laugh-out-loud sendup of the surreality of TV that will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.” —Los Angeles Times
