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There are hundreds of great, cutting edge mysteries, westerns, thrillers, and literary fiction novels that were published between the 1940s and 1970s that have been out-of-print for decades, lost to generations of readers who either never knew those books even existed… or aren’t willing to slog through used bookstores to find tattered copies. Or, in some cases, the books have become so rare, only collectors can afford to own copies. We’re changing that. We’re publishing new, outrageously affordable digital and trade paperback editions of these long-lost, forgotten, and rare books that even today, are still on the cutting edge of their genres. But that’s not all. We’re also publishing selected non-fiction classics as well as some new, never-before-published titles. Whether the books are reprints or brand-new, our titles all share one thing in common—they are all fantastic, boundary-pushing stories that will entertain, thrill, shock, captivate and excite you.

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Author The Claudette Nicole Reader #1: Seven Full Novels

The Claudette Nicole Reader #1: Seven Full Novels By Claudette Nicole

Seven bestselling gothic suspense novels by Claudette Nicole, back in print for the first time since the 1970s. These atmospheric tales of terror, romance, and psychological dread helped define the modern gothic suspense novel and remain gripping, dangerous, and unforgettable.

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Author Tales of the Deep South #6: Four Complete Novels

Tales of the Deep South #6: Four Complete Novels By Cid Ricketts Sumner/Jack Woodford/John B. Thompson/Paul Connolly/Robert Wilder

Four powerful, controversial, highly acclaimed novels set in the Deep South during the 1950s and early 1960s. These bold, provocative stories confront politics, race, crime, and sex head-on, reflecting a turbulent era—and leaving a lasting impression. All four novels are back in print for the first time in over sixty years and collected together for the first time ever in one massive ebook.

SO FAIR, SO EVIL – Paul Connolly
WALK WITH EVIL – Robert Wilder
QUALITY – Cid Ricketts Sumner
PASSION IN THE PINES – John B. Thompson & Jack Woodford

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Author Tales of the Deep South #4: Four Complete Novels

Tales of the Deep South #4: Four Complete Novels By Anne Goodwin Winslow/Jack Sheridan/Ralph Dennis/Ward Greene

Four powerful, controversial, highly acclaimed novels set in the Deep South during the 1950s and early 1960s. These bold, provocative stories confront politics, race, crime, and sex head-on, capturing a turbulent era with honesty and force. All four novels are back in print for the first time in over sixty years—and collected together for the first time ever in one massive ebook.

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Author Tales of the Deep South #5: Four Complete Novels

Tales of the Deep South #5: Four Complete Novels By Anne Goodwin Winslow/Jack Sheridan/John B. Thompson/Walter Whitney

Four powerful, controversial, highly acclaimed novels set in the Deep South during the 1950s and early 1960s. These bold, provocative stories confront politics, race, crime, and sex head-on, reflecting a turbulent era—and leaving a lasting impression. All four novels are back in print for the first time in over sixty years and collected together for the first time ever in one massive ebook.

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Author Ask For Lois

Ask For Lois By Jack Matcha/John Barclay

She wanted stardom—but Hollywood wanted her body first.

Lois Cramer is a nightclub singer who wants into television fast, and she knows exactly what currency the town accepts. Kept by a club owner who pimps her to his business friends, Lois works nights onstage and days in bed, trading sex for access, protection, and momentum. When a TV producer circles, she thinks she’s finally crossing the line from call girl to star. But the men who’ve been selling her body aren’t done cashing in.

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Author BEST PULP NOIR FICTION SUPER PACK #6 – 25 Hard-Boiled Novels

BEST PULP NOIR FICTION SUPER PACK #6 – 25 Hard-Boiled Novels By Bonnie Golightly/Booth Mooney/Daoma Winston/Don Smith/Henry Lewis Nixon/Jack Sheridan/John B. Thompson/John Kenneth/Ray Gaulden/Robert A. Levey/Robert Levey/Tiffany Thayer

Twenty-five classic pulp-noir novels from the paperback era—hard, fast, and unsentimental. Crime, sex, obsession, and desperation collide in stories that defined the raw edge of mid-century noir fiction. Collected here in one massive volume.

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Author VINTAGE SLEAZE #9: 12 Forbidden Novels from the 1950s and 1960s

VINTAGE SLEAZE #9: 12 Forbidden Novels from the 1950s and 1960s By Bonnie Golightly/Chet Kinsey/Henry Lewis Nixon/John B. Thompson/Lionel Houser/Morton Cooper/Tiffany Thayer

Twelve sexy novels from the 1950s and early 1960s, out of print for decades and now collected in one volume.

Known for their lurid covers and daring themes, these vintage paperbacks pushed taboos around sex, same-sex desire, adultery, exploitation, and female autonomy. Mild by today’s standards, they were provocative in their time. Presented unedited and complete.

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Author The Key Game

The Key Game By Don James

Len and Maxine Vember are known for throwing the best parties in town. After the drinks and polite laughter come the real invitations: husbands drop their house keys into a bowl, and wives draw for the night’s partner. It’s what passes for freedom and sophistication in the swinging 1960s

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Author RANGE WAR WESTERNS #2: Four Full Novels

RANGE WAR WESTERNS #2: Four Full Novels By James L. Rubel/John B. Prescott/Michael Carder/Walker Tompkins

RANGE WAR WESTERNS #2: FOUR FULL NOVELS collects four classic westerns driven by land wars, private armies, and men willing to kill for control of the range.

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Author Range War Super Pack: Seven Full Novels

Range War Super Pack: Seven Full Novels By A.C. Abbott/Burt Arthur/James Rubel/John B. Prescott/Michael Carder/Tom West/Walker Tompkins

RANGE WAR WESTERNS SUPER PACK is a blistering volume of seven classic western novels full of action on the range...where men battle for land, cattle, love, family...and pure blood lust. 

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