Murder Comes In Threes - 3 Tales of Gruesome Homicide

Murder Comes In Threes - 3 Tales of Gruesome Homicide

Author: Erle Stanley Gardner

Publisher: Peril Press

Published: 2013-12-09

Total Pages: 35

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PERIL PRESS presents: Mercury Mystery Book Magazine, July 1956 THE CASE OF THE INVISIBLE CIRCLE by Erle Stanley Gardner A beautiful coed is raped and murdered. Only one clue is found, and that so small that it is invisible to the naked eye. Here, Erle Stanley Gardner recounts how one tiny lead enabled the police to bring a murderer to justice. 2000 Words Mercury Mystery Book Magazine, September 1956 THE CASE OF THE KNOCKOUT BULLET by Erle Stanley Gardner Almost everyone knows that Stanley Ketchel was one of the great boxing champions of all time, but many have forgotten that he was murdered—and under baffling circumstances. All the evidence pointed to a gambling syndicate yet the case was obscured by a missing diamond stickpin, a lucky bracelet, and a pretty cook. Here Erle Stanley Gardner relates how this strange case was solved by not following the logical clues. 2100 Words Mercury Mystery Book Magazine, November 1956 THE CLUE OF THE ONYX RING by Erle Stanley Gardner The pretty, fair-haired little girl showed an unusual black onyx to the Inspector. It had been treasured by her mother, and the frightened. Kathleen was sure that her mother was dead. In this true story, a child's intuition bypasses clouding evidence to strike at the core of a vicious crime. 1200 Words This edition includes the covers to the 3 magazines that published these stories as well as a Gallery of 15 covers from pulp magazines that feature stories by Erle Stanley Gardner.


First Four Digger John Stories

First Four Digger John Stories

Author: A.A. Baker

Publisher: Peril Press

Published: 2024-02-11

Total Pages: 77

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PERIL PRESS presents: Famous Western, November 1946 Digger John #1 DIGGER JOHN’S BET by A. A. Baker Here’s a salty little yarn about a bet where both men were bound to win! Digger John was strictly no account, but he made suckers of the town’s toughest. 1200 Words Famous Western, February 1947 Digger John #2 DIGGER JOHN’S CLAIM by A. A. Baker Even in the mad scramble for gold, there was a sense of propriety in the rough days of the old west. There were some indignities, Digger John figured, that the dead shouldn’t have to take. 1100 Words Famous Western, May 1947 Digger John #3 DIGGER JOHN’S PETITION by A. A. Baker Digger John figured that winning a duel was no just reason for hanging a man. The errand they sent Digger John out on turned out to have been wasted effort, but he saw no reason why a petition should not be put to some u 2000 Words Famous Western, July 1947 Digger John #4 DIGGER JOHN’S ADOBE by A. A. Baker Dredger Dan wanted to get rid of the heathen Chinee around the diggins, but his plan of action wasn’t very sound—Digger John, on the other hand, had a perfect scheme. Wherein the rough-and-ready Digger gives the underdogs a fair deal…. 2000 Words PLUS BONUS: Famous Western, July 1947 WILD WEST QUIZ (Department) by Idaho Bill 450 Words


Guilded Edges #5

Guilded Edges #5

Author: Frank Gallimore

Publisher: Peril Press

Published: 2000-12-20

Total Pages: 53

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GUIDED EDGES #5 An Anthology of Comics by Eugene Creators From the Eugene Comics Guild December 2000 Managing Editor: Jared Prophet Book Design: Jon Armstrong Story Editors: Leonard J. Chastain, Terie Hanson Art Editors: Ian Christy, Leland Purvis 2023 Book Production: Jared Prophet & Peril Press Front Cover by Frank Gallimore Back Cover by Dan Kalapsa TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 - ON EDGE - 10 pages by Frank Gallimore 2 - BUTTERFLIES IN MY COFFEE CUP - 3 pages story by Brad Ross, Illustration by Alan Bennett 3 - TALES OF DANGER: DEATH BY INCHES: - Chapter 1 - 4 pages by Jared Prophet, Illustrations by Don Raines 4 - EMPIRE: Chapter II: Leadership - 2 pages by Leonard J. Chastain - Illustrations by Alan Bennett 5 - BOOZE PAGES - 2 pages by Johnny Blast, N8 Domshot, Kyle O’Reilly, Scott VonRocket, Jared Prophet, Colors by Jared Prophet 6 - POETRY - 1 page by Jesse Breeden, Illustrations by Alan Bennett 7 - PROJECT LEVIATHAN Part 1: Unexpected Visitors - 8 pages by Neal Skorpen 8 - IDLE HANDS - 4 pages by Alan Bennett 9 - A BAD DAY - 3 pages story and inks by Lénè Light - Illustrations by Matt Reynolds 10 - THE OPEN SECRET - 3 pages by Dan Armstrong - Illustration by Jon Armstrong


Able Cain's Duel

Able Cain's Duel

Author: A.A. Baker

Publisher: Peril Press

Published: 2023-07-26

Total Pages: 60

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Peril Press Presents: Real Western Stories, October 1955 ABLE CAIN’S DUEL by A. A. Baker Benjamin Ludrow was hardly a pleasant character—but he was going to open a stamp mill, which could mean the difference between life and death for Apex town. So Judge Cain had to keep trigger-sharp tempers in check, even though Ludrow seemed to be going out of his way to antagonize everyone. Judge Cain had to soothe the whole town, in the face of deadly insults. 5200 Words Real Western Stories, April 1956 SIT IN THE SHADE by Bill Phillips (author of “Range Hog”) It didn’t make for domestic bliss when banker Phil Thornton’s wife started to refer to Thornton’s ex-lawman father as the town loafer . . . 1600 Words Zane Grey’s Western, January 1953 COW-TRACK TERMINOLOGY A Western Quiz by S. Omar Barker (Department) 140 Words Zane Grey’s Western, January 1953 SPENCER BREECH-LOADING REPEATING CARBINE by Randy Steffen (Pictorial Feature) 200 Words This ebook features the original illustrations and covers to the stories and features. (10+)


Guilded Edges #3

Guilded Edges #3

Author: Ian Christy

Publisher: Peril Press

Published: 2023-12-14

Total Pages: 45

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The Eugene Comics Guild Presents: GUIDED EDGES #3 An Anthology of Comics by Eugene Creators February 2000 Forward by: Don Haugen Printing Technician: Don Haugen 2023 Book Production: Jared Prophet & Peril Press TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 - SUPER CUTE - 8 pages by Ian Christy 2 - IRONHEART: BEGINNING OF THE END - 5 pages by Chris Manning 3 - THE NUMBER - 1 page by Don Haugen 4 - TALES OF DANGER: THE BURNING THING - 1 page written by Jared Prophet 5 - PHOTOGRAPHS FROM HELL - 1 page by Don Haugen 6 - BUTTERFLIES - 4 pags by Jon Armstrong 7 - UNTITLED - 3 pages by Josie Basford 8 - RANTINGS OF THE FLOATING BRAIN - 5 pages by Al Bennett 9 - THE SAD BALLAD OF JOHN DOE - 3 pages written by Jared Prophet pencils by Tyler Benjamin inks by Alan Bennett letters by Don Haugen


What's Wrong With The Giants?

What's Wrong With The Giants?

Author: Groucho Marx

Publisher: Peril Press

Published: 2013-12-06

Total Pages: 42

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PERIL PRESS presents: Collier's, July 18 1953 WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE GIANTS? by Groucho Marx Photographs for Collier's by Bob Landry The comedian bet a nickel the Polo Grounders would win the pennant. Naturally, he’s worried. But He’s got a way to protect his investment. It’s a bit radical, of course, but still… Groucho to Leo: “Don’t let your catcher wear himself out running to back up first. Use two first basemen” 2700 Words Collier's, July 18 1953 MAN AND MENACE by staff writer Photographs for Collier's by John Florea Jack Palance builds a new role as a movie killer using dramatic skill, abstract charts and pushups 525 Words This edition includes the 3 photos to the Groucho Marx story and the 4 images to the Jack Palance story as well as a gallery of 21 cartoons and ads from the issue of Collier's which first published these.


The Frontier Justice Tales of Judge Steele vol 5

The Frontier Justice Tales of Judge Steele vol 5

Author: Lon Williams

Publisher: Peril Press

Published: 2024-01-18

Total Pages: 178

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Peril Press presents: The Frontier Justice Tales of Judge Steele vol 5 by Lon Williams Western Action, March 1957 Judge Steele Story #27 EDWARD THE CONFESSOR by Lon Williams The case against Edward Slocum looked as airtight as Judge Steele could hope for—but somehow, he was worried. Slocum's lawyer was a real tricky-looking gent, and didn't seem at all disturbed by the fact that the prosecution had a signed confession from the accused. 5300 Words Western Action, May, 1957 A Judge Steele Story #28 THE MORTAL BLOW by Lon Williams The whole question was, could a man be charged with murdering another man who was but moments away from death? And consarn it, if he couldn’t, then as mean a scoundrel as Judge Steele had ever glared at in his court room would walk out free! Is it murder to deliver the death-blow to a man who’s dying? 5000 Words Western Action, September 1957 Judge Steele Story #30 DEATH’S SERENADE by Lon Williams What had happened to prosecuting, attorney Wade Claybrook, Judge Steele wanted to know. Why here this consarned lawyer, supposed to be on the side of justice, was doing his dangest to discredit his own best witness. How did you get to hang a murderer that way? 6000 Words Western Action, January 1958 Judge Steele #32 A YEAR AND A DAY by Lon Williams Judge Steele was ready to chew nails. Be-consarned, but if it turned out that this victim had died more than a year and a day after he'd been shot, then the monkey who shot him couldn't be tried for murder! 5100 Words Western Action, March 1958 Judge Steele story #33 POINT OF NO RETURN by Lon Williams The question was: if William Shore had been involved in a conspiracy to rob the stage coach - a robbery which resulted in murder - and had renounced the role, had he nonetheless changed his mind too late? 4900 Words


Mr. Wong - Complete Collection vol. 1 1934-35

Mr. Wong - Complete Collection vol. 1 1934-35

Author: Hugh Wiley

Publisher: Peril Press

Published: 2014-03-07

Total Pages: 121

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PERIL PRESS presents: Collier's, March 10 1934 Mr. Wong: MEDIUM WELL DONE A James Lee detective story— by Hugh Wiley Illustrated by John Gannam A romance of a city where, as Wong Sung the cook tells his friends, the gods of Justice have strange ways 5200 Words Collier’s, June 30, 1934 IN CHINATOWN by Hugh Wiley Illustrated by John Gannam Wherein the suave James Lee Wong, under-cover man, encounters a murder mystery, and overlooks the evidence in favor of a quiet little talk— In Chinatown. At the heart of the mystery. Page 12. 5200 Words Collier's, July 28 1934 Mr. Wong: THE THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLAR BOMB A James Lee detective story— by Hugh Wiley Illustrated by Irving Nurick A story of brilliant detection, not entirely devoid of romance, in which James Lee Wong, undercover man, finds that senators are human 4700 Words Collier's, August 4 1934 Mr. Wong: TEN BELLS A James Lee detective story— by Hugh Wiley A Hollywood murder mystery, wherein a lover does too much talking and the soft tongued James Lee, under-cover man, does just enough. 4800 Words Collier's, December 15 1934 Mr. Wong: LONG CHANCE A James Lee detective story— by Hugh Wiley illustrated by Irving Nurick Long Chance. Taken by James Lee Wong. Edgar Parmill missing, with one hundred thousand dollars—another simple adventure of soft-spoken James Lee Wong 3600 Words Collier's, May 25 1935 Mr. Wong: A RAY OF LIGHT A James Lee detective story— by Hugh Wiley illustrated by Irving Nurick A Ray of Light. Beauty in distress; James Lee Wong to the rescue. Page 21 The mystery of Louise Harwood’s missing diamond—and of the man who gave it to her. A perfect case for James Lee, soft-spoken Department of Justice under-cover man. And a curiously fascinating story. 4100 Words This edition includes the illustrations and Collier's magazine covers to all 6 stories. With the success of Fox's Charlie Chan and Mr. Moto movies, Monogram decided they wanted a piece of that action and hired Boris Karloff to play Hugh Wiley's Detective James Lee in a series of Mr. Wong movies.


Long Night

Long Night

Author: Elmore Leonard

Publisher: Peril Press

Published: 2014-06-26

Total Pages: 45

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PERIL PRESS presents: Zane Grey's Western, May 1953 LONG NIGHT by Elmore Leonard Dove Boland needed money—but he needed even more to learn that you don't get something for nothing. 4600 Words PLUS BONUS!!! Western Story, April 17 1943 DESERT JUDGMENT by Hapsburg Liebe Joel Withers' client needed a lawyer's advice and he was willing to pay for it with lead if necessary. 1400 Words Thrilling Western, May 1945 BOOT HILL BACKFIRE by Gunnison Steele Old storekeeper Limpy Horne turns matchmaker when small town justice demands a six-gun showdown between gunman and rancher! Small town justice demands a showdown between gunman and rancher 2600 Words Zane Grey's Western, May 1953 ONE-MAN GOVERNMENT Feature by Old Hutch 150 Words Zane Grey's Western, January 1954 INFORMATION PLEASE Feature by W. C. Tuttle 240 Words Zane Grey's Western, October 1952 THE ROUGH REQUIREMENTS Verse by S. Omar Barker 240 Words This edition includes 15+ images between story/feature illustrations, in-house ads, mastheads, a cartoon and pulp covers.


El Soldado

El Soldado

Author: Gordon D. Shirreffs

Publisher: Peril Press

Published: 2014-05-25

Total Pages: 36

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Peril Press presents: Texas Rangers, May 1952 EL SOLDADO By Gordon D. Shirreffs Though a mere five-and-a-half feet in height, private Sepulveda could shoot with the best of them. But what could any one man do against a young army? Private Sepulveda put up a battle against odds 5000 Words PLUS BONUS: Texas Rangers, August 1938 CROWBAIT FOR KILLERS by Tom Gunn Author of “Painted Post Gunplay,” etc Ranger Jack Rand Rides Into a Case of Triple Slaughter That Calls for Gun Vengeance! 1800 Words Zane Grey's Western, October 1953 HONESTY LIMITED by W.C. Tuttle (Billy The Kid Fact Short) 240 Words Zane Grey's Western, October 1953 SHOOTING GALLERY by Mel Millar (1-Panel Comic) Zane Grey's Western, October 1953 REMINGTON NEW MODEL 1874 ARMY REVOLVER by Randy Steffen (Pictorial Feature) 210 Words This ebook contains 10+ story illustrations, pulp covers to the issues and more related imagery from the pulps.