Jim Beard

How well do you really know the Presidents of the United States? Sure, the names may be familiar, but do you know the details and secrets of their lives? Or know the adventures that might have been? Presidential Pulp takes five great Presidents from the past and reinvents them in great adventure tales. Whether it is James K. Polk, Ulysses Grant, Dick Nixon or Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, these tales take classic historical figures and tells the adventures you never know they had With stories by Jim Beard (Sgt. Janus, Spirit Breaker), Robin Reed (Powers vs. Power), Travis Hiltz (Tales of the Shadowmen), Caine Dorr (Modern Pulp Heroes) and Robbie Lizhini.

The End of the World is Nigh... The denizens of the Nine Nations live their lives between a rock and a hard place, between impassable mountains and un-crossable deserts, and between the lifeless Greylands and the unavoidable Edge. In fact, mere existence across the land is always on the edge-until a series of seemingly natural disasters sends a signal that the end of the world may be even closer than anyone ever imagined. Now, two men ride out from the ancient Nation of Complin, each with his own quest for answers and solutions to the impending doom of their land, and though they are accompanied by capable companions with missions of their own, they are all riding into a storm that will alter them beyond recognition. At the end of the world, transformation may be the only path to saving their souls. Pulp writer Jim Beard makes his first foray into fantasy with book one of The Nine Nations Duology, a story that both welcomes lovers of epic fantasy tales, yet also challenges them with fresh, new concepts for the genre. The Sliding World invites you to peer into the abyss, let go of your fears, and take a leap of faith.

THIS TIME IT'S WAR, AND THE STAKES HAVE NEVER BEEN HIGHER Decades ago, the nihilistic cult known as the Dissemblers worked to bring alien Armageddon down upon the EArth, and now the fruits of their evil labors have ripened. Five intergalactic Objects that landed on the planet years before have opened to disgorge giant monsters programmed to clear a path for the subjugation and eventual elimination of humanity and its own monstrous champions. Tasked by the United Nations to discover a solution to defeating the Object creatures, Doctors Nozomi McClaren and Clark Bennett race across the globe in a state-of-the-art aircraft, encountering unthinkable danger and destruction at every turn. Their mission seems hopeless and the monsters they face near-impossible to kill, but they have Monster Earth's beasts on their side...and none of them are ready to just lie down and die Let writers Jim Beard, John C. Bruening, Teel James Glenn, Nancy Hansen, Russell Nohelty, and Desmond Reddick be your guides and protectors as the battles begin and the WAR FOR MONSTER EARTH becomes an inferno that threatens to purge the entire planet

Who Rides the Dark Track? Returning on a cross-country train trip from a prestigious speaking engagement with his occult-minded colleagues, Sgt. Janus encounters one of the most haunting, most dangerous spirits of his career-and must deal with his abject failure to contain it. To fight this prevailing evil and save the life-indeed, the very soul-of an innocent young woman, the famous Spirit-Breaker must consider taking a desperate path, one he possessed no previous knowledge of despite his vast experience with the supernatural. He must take the Dark Track. Only hinted at in the tomes in Janus' occult library, the Dark Track is not to be ridden lightly, and in fact threatens to alter its passengers beyond recognition. Join the sergeant and his intrepid companion Valerie as he pushes all his doubts and fears aside and makes a momentous decision-to forget all he knows and everything he's learned to confront the darkness in an entirely new way. SGT. JANUS ON THE DARK TRACK is the long-awaited third volume in the adventures of the groundbreaking character who's breathed new life into the classic occult detection fiction form. The train will soon be leaving the station...do you dare to get on board?

Who is Lady Janus? SGT JANUS RETURNS provides tantalizing clues to the identity of the mysterious, raven-haired woman who appears out of nowhere in a sleepy little village in the countryside and exhibits characteristics of Sgt. Roman Janus, the ghost-hunter extraordinaire who is believed dead. At this intriguing woman's side rides Joshua Hargreaves, a jazz-loving, self-styled layabout who is captivated with "Lady Janus" and her odd proclivity for seeking out spirits and breaking their bonds to the mortal plane. As the mystery of her true identity deepens, Hargreaves takes on the role of her chronicler-and too often her reluctant partner in her paranormal pursuits. Sgt. Janus is gone...or is he? The answer to the question lies within these pages, but the journey to its ultimate revelation is fraught with frightening locales, mortal enemies, and the relentless spirits of the dead. Prepare to have your expectations stretched to their extremes. First published in 2014, SGT JANUS RETURNS thrilled fans of the character introduced in SGT JANUS SPIRIT-BREAKER, the groundbreaking first volume of occult detection by Jim Beard, and makes its comeback in this newly edited and expanded edition.

EXPANDED EDITION Who is Sgt. Janus? SGT JANUS, SPIRIT-BREAKER offers a unique opportunity to learn the answer to this most perplexing of mysteries through a curious habit of the good sergeant: He requires his clients to document their adventures into the Unknown for his personal files. In eight spine-tingling tales, Sgt. Janus opens up those records to reveal eight different perspectives of his Edwardian-era ghost-hunting operations. The result is an unprecedented window providing a close-up look at his techniques in breaking the bonds that hold malevolent spirits to the Earth and prevent them from vexing mere mortals. Steel your nerves and pay close attention as you walk the path between our reality and the spirit world. You may find that the eight tales within this tome flow one into another until one overarching story emerges for your entertainment and enlightenment. First published in 2013, SGT. JANUS, SPIRIT-BREAKER stunned fans of occult detective stories with its groundbreaking approach to the classic genre. Now it returns in a newly edited and expanded edition to thrill existing Sgt Janus fans as well as newcomers to the terrifying exploits of this mysterious supernatural adventurer.

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James Dean was a true American original. From his early days in Indiana to his life in the big cities, he forged a singular path that defied convention and defined him as an icon throughout the world. Dean's shorts and explosive life offers pathos and humor, as well as questions that linger to this day.

JUNGLE MYSTERY1969 - Something mysterious is happening in the depths of the Yucatan jungle and Miles Drake, aka Captain Action, has been sent to investigate. His superiors believe their main nemesis, the alien criminal known as Dr. Evil is hunting something called the Sky Rock, a supposed fallen meteor possessing strange energies. But as soon as Drake arrives on the site, he's met with two other unexpected characters that may or may not be involved with Evil's nefarious plans. One of these is a beautiful female Mexican agent named Selena Rubio, whereas the other is a strange masked figure woven from local Mayan myths called the Gibbon, the Protector of the Jungle. Whose side are they on and how does Evil's actual scheme involve the forthcoming Cape Kennedy space rocket launch? The deeper Captain Action delves into the affair, the more dangerous it becomes with death awaiting him at every twist and turn along this deadly verdant path. Writers Jim Beard and Barry Reese weave a fast- paced, new pulp thriller filled with action galore, exotic locales and larger than life characters to offer up a great new chapter in the exploits of one of the most iconic heroes of the 1960s, Captain Action. Miles Drake is his name but Action is his game Airship 27 Productions Pulp Fiction For A New Generation (TM) & (c) Captain Action Enterprises, LLCwww. CaptainAction.com

The 1968 Planet of the Apes film has inspired generations of authors. Now a who's who of modern writers produces sixteen all-new tales, exclusive to this volume, set in the world of the original films and television series. Dan Abnett * Kevin J. Anderson * Jim Beard * Nancy CollinsGreg Cox * Andrew E. C. Gaska * Robert GreenbergerRich Handley * Greg Keyes * Sam Knight * Paul KupperbergJonathan Maberry * Bob Mayer * John Jackson MillerTy Templeton * Will Murray * Dayton WardEach explores a different drama within the post-apocalyptic world, treating readers to unique visions and nonstop action.

TO EXPLORE That's the famous battle cry of Adventure Sam, one of the greatest action figures of all time Joe and his friends love playing with their Adventure Sam toys, but don't know the real history of how they came to be until they discover the shocking truth at the house right next door to where they play If you love action figures, if you love mystery, and if you love thrills and chills, THE SECRET ACTION FIGURE ROOM is for you Suitable for readers age 7-9

With a brand new cover by Jeffrey Hays (PlasmaFireGraphics.com)For more than five decades, mankind has shared the planet Earth with deadly giant creatures. Through the years, man has learned to harness these fearsome forces of nature for good-and sometimes for ill. But all that is about to change. In 1985, a frightening discovery has been made. A gene harvested from a lost dinosaur in the Congo is about to shift the global balance of power forever. When this genetic material falls into the hands of a cadre of zealots, the race is on for the End of All Things. Then, it will no longer be Man against Monster, but Man against Something Else... Prepare yourself for... The Betrayal Creators James Palmer and Jim Beard, along with Edward M. Erdelac, Thomas Deja, Fraser Sherman, and Jeff McGinnis take you back to a startling world of monster action, political intrigue, and daring adventure All this and more await you in... Betrayal on Monster Earth PRAISE FOR MONSTER EARTH "It's geeky fun. You will love it." --RevolutionSF.com "A cool new take on a classic concept." --Kaiju Battle Blog "...a 'Must Read' book for those of us who grew up with Godzilla movies on a Saturday afternoon at the local cinema." --Ralph L. Angelo Jr., author of The Cagliostro Chronicles

ACTION IN JAPAN While on assignment in Japan, Captain Action is haunted by the woman he loved and lost years ago in the underground kingdom beneath Siberia. When she mysteriously begins reappearing during his clandestine mission to witness a newly discovered power source, agent Miles Drake begins to question his own sanity. Forces are at work to steal two naturally formed energy stones whose limitless power in the wrong hands could destroy the world. When he begins to suspect his alien nemesis, Dr. Evil, is behind these attacks, Drake has to utilize his most daring disguises ever to learn the truth and ally himself with an old vigilante hero from the past. Now the one and only Captain Action must walk a delicate tightrope between old and new allies while attempting to discover the source of the threat to the Hearts of the Rising Sun. If he fails, mankind is doomed Airship 27 Productions - Pulp Fiction For A New Generation (TM) & (c) Captain Action Enterprises, LLC www. CaptainAction.com

Crusading Attorney Anthony Quinn believed his career was over when a criminal threw acid into his face blinding him. Months later, desperate to regain his sight, Quinn underwent a unique transplant operation which gave him the eyes of a slain lawman. Not only did the procedure work, but it also gave Quinn the ability to see in the dark. Using this fantastic gift, he created the Black Bat, a justice seeking vigilante able to battle those villains beyond the reach of the law. Aided by his team of loyal crime-fighters, Carol Baldwin, Silk Kirby and Butch O'Leary, the Black Bat is once again on the prowl, his target, the depraved and evil denizens of his beloved city. New pulp writers, Aaron Smith, Joshua Reynolds, Jim Beard and Frank Byrns offer up a deadly quartet of fast pace action thrills. Stories that pit the Black Bat against super human Nazi monsters, corrupt politicians involved with Major League Baseball and team him with another classic pulp legend, Jim Anthony the Super Detective. Featuring a stunning cover by Ingrid Hardy and Rob Davis with interior illustrations by Andres Labrada, BLACK BAT MYSTERY Vol. Two is another great pulp collection from the high flying Airship 27 Productions you won't want to miss. AIRSHIP 27 PRODUCTIONS - PULP FICTION FOR A NEW GENERATION

One of the most popular heroes of the 1960s returns in his first ever full-length novel. Super-spy and master of disguises, Miles Drake, aka Captain Action investigates the ? Riddle of the Glowing Men, ? by writer Jim Beard. Foreign assassins are sent to kill Captain Action and though he manages to defeat them, it is their lifeless bodies that pose the greater mystery as they give off a green, glowing radiation. Teamed with a beautiful and seductive Russian Agent, Captain Action travels to the barren, frozen wastelands of Siberia where the secret behind the glowing men lies buried in a fantastic, lost underground world. It is a secret also pursued by his most dangerous nemesis, the alien-born Dr. Evil. What is this strange power hidden beneath the earth that could destroy all of mankind and who will unlock its mysteries first? Riddle of the Glowing Men, ? is a classic pulp thriller packed with enough intrigue, daring escapes and breakneck adventure to fill a dozen books. Featuring a stunning cover by artist Nick Runge and interior illustrations by award winning artist, Rob Davis, it presents a well loved hero to a new audience eager to experience his special brand of two-fisted battling, Captain Action style Airship 27 Productions ? Pulp Fiction For A New Generation.