George F Worts

When the roar of the ring meets the hush of the courtroom, Gillian Hazeltine-the Silver Fox-must play prosecutor, defender, and avenger in two pulse-pounding tales of violence, deception, and raw human courage. In "A Reptile Named Robard," Hazeltine peels back the gilded surface of high society to expose blackmail, betrayal, and a shocking frame-up that threatens everything he loves. In "The Lost Punch," he takes on the impossible: restoring a fighter's lost power and then racing to save him from the electric chair after a single, world-shaking blow becomes a murder case. Worts spins blistering fight scenes, razor-sharp courtroom strategy, and aching human drama into a compact, electrifying volume where every witness is suspect and every secret can be lethal. Perfect for fans of vintage pulp, roaring-twenties thrills, and courtroom sagas, Volume 4 finds Hazeltine at his best-ruthlessly clever, morally complicated, and heartbreakingly human. If you crave legal thrills, hard-won justice, and the smell of the ring, this collection packs knockout punches on every page.

Uncover the intrigue in The Silencer Mystery: The Complete Cases of Gillian Hazeltine, Volume 3 Join Gillian Hazeltine, the groundbreaking precursor to Perry Mason, as she navigates the treacherous waters of crime and deception. In this thrilling third volume, penned by George F. Worts, Hazeltine confronts chilling cases in "The Silencer Mystery" and "The Haunted Yacht Club." Known for her sharp intellect and unwavering determination, Hazeltine's courtroom battles and investigative prowess captivate from the first page to the last. Dive into this collection of gripping legal mysteries, perfect for fans of classic pulp fiction and legal thrillers. Don't miss your chance to experience the excitement of Hazeltine's captivating world

Dive into the thrilling world of Peter the Brazen in The Sapphire Death, the seventh volume of his unforgettable adventures Written by George F. Worts under the pen name Loring Brent, this collection features two pulse-pounding stories: "The Sapphire Death" and "The Octopus of Hong Kong."Join Peter Moore, a.k.a. Peter the Brazen, as he faces off against treacherous foes and navigates the perilous underbelly of the South Pacific. With his unmatched wit and physical prowess, Peter must unravel the mysteries surrounding a deadly sapphire and confront the sinister forces lurking in Hong Kong's shadows.Beautifully illustrated by Samuel Cahan and featuring a stunning cover by Paul Stahr, this volume promises to captivate fans of high adventure and classic pulp fiction. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of excitement as Peter the Brazen returns to dazzle readers once again

Argosy was one of the most famous and best-selling pulp magazines of its day. It featured a mix of novels (mostly serialized) and shorter fiction. In this classic issue, we find: The Masked Barmaid, by Don McGrew Part 1 of 3]"Send Me the Bill," by Albert Chenicek"Kill Him, Jimmie-or I Will," by W. WirtCampbell's Black Reports, by T. Samson MilleA Brand New World, by Ray Cummings Part 2 of 6]Recluses, by Raymond S. SpearsJustice Served by Comparograph, by Harold J. AsheThe Crime Circus, by George F. Worts Part 3 of 4]Gifford Pinchot's Battle with a Somnambulist - Bob DavisTrouble Ranch, by George M. Johnson Part 5 of 5]

Peter the Brazen: A Mystery Story of Modern China, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Lawrence Galloway, managing editor of New York tabloid The Daily It, was given the exclusive story of the experiments of Professor J. Hendricks Morgan, whereby he had perfected a system which would resurrect the dead... provided he have access to the subject's skeleton and a cost of one million dollars. The test subject was decided by the readers of The It, and after the bones of the First American were taken from Mount Vernon, a young man calling himself Colonel Washington stepped from a glass case, asking for General Braddock. How would the world of 1920s America react to the return of George Washington? The Return of George Washington was one of the main inspirations for the Doc Savage novel Resurrection Day written by Lester Dent, himself a long-time Argosy reader and fan of fellow author George F. Worts.

In 1930, Argosy Magazine brought back several of their most popular series characters, and that list was headlined by Peter the Brazen. The two stories collected in Volume 6 showcases an even more action-oriented series compared to the earlier stories, and are considered by pulp readers as among the best stories to ever appear in Argosy. Written by George F. Worts under his primary pen-name, Peter the Brazen made a marked impression on Argosy reader Lester Dent when he co-created Doc Savage. Included in Volume 6 are the next two stories in the series: "Sting of the Blue Scorpion" and "The Master Magician."

Long considered the prototype of Erle Stanley Gardner's fictional attorney, Perry Mason, Gillian Hazeltine was the most popular criminal attorney/investigator series characters from the golden era of the pulps. Author George F. Worts is known for his adventure characters Peter the Brazen and Singapore Sammy, but Gillian Hazeltine was his longest-running series, clocking in at nearly 30 courtroom adventures. This edition collects Hazeltine's first three cases: "Lies at Any Price," "The Love Bandit," and "Who Did Kill Ezra Klagg?"

Sailor Singapore Sammy Shay roamed the South Seas, desperate to find the father he neither knew nor loved. For reckless old Bill Shay had absconded with the only copy of a will that left all of his own father's worldly riches to Sammy alone. Singapore Sammy didn't know why, and he didn't care particularly. He just wanted to get his hands on that precious document. He had only two clues to go on: his old man loved pearls and elephants-in that order. When Sammy came into possession of the fabulous Malobar pearl, he realized that he had something to bargain with. If only he could track down the elusive Bill Shay....The volume collects the next four stories in the saga of Singapore Sammy Shay and Lucky Jones of the schooner, Blue Goose.

Long considered the prototype of Erle Stanley Gardner's fictional attorney, Perry Mason, Gillian Hazeltine was the most popular criminal attorney/investigator series characters from the golden era of the pulps. Author George F. Worts is known for his adventure characters Peter the Brazen and Singapore Sammy, but Gillian Hazeltine was his longest-running series, clocking in at nearly 30 courtroom adventures. This edition collects two successive adventures: Murder on the High Seas: a female passenger on the schooner Jula Jungle has been accused of murdering her own father by the entire crew. Hazeltine has agreed to defend her, but shall he regret the decision once he learns his lifelong opponent-D.A. Yistle-is acting as the Federal prosecutor?The Diamond Bullet: Doomed to be convicted of murder by the reluctant testimony of the girl who loves him, a young farmer is being sacrificed to gangsters' political ambitions... and Hazeltine doesn't see any way to save him

A young woman is playing roulette in a Nevada gambling house, and she is winning. That is why she laughs. Peter Storm, observing her, cannot make up his mind whether she is beautiful or not, but he likes the way she laughs. When the girl catches sight of Peter, she immediately gathers her winnings and leaves. They are destined to meet again--and soon--in quite different circumstances, for both become embroiled in the search for a formula which may decide the fate of nations. One man has already been killed for that formula, and several more may share the same fate...

"How serene the joy, when things that are made for each other meet and are joined; but ah, - how rarely they meet and are joined, the things that are made for each other " -SAO-NAN. When Peter Moore entered the static-room, picked his way swiftly and unnoticingly across the littered floor, and jerked open the frosted glass door of the chief operator's office, the assembled operators followed him with glances of admiration and concern. No one ever entered the Chief's office in that fashion. One waited until called upon. But Moore was privileged. Having "pounded brass" for five useful and adventurous years on the worst and best of the ships which minimize the length and breadth of the Pacific Ocean, he was favored; he had become a person of importance. He had performed magical feats with a wireless machine; he had had experiences.