Raoul Whitfield

Dive into the gritty world of Border Brand, Raoul Whitfield's gripping serial novel originally serialized in Black Mask magazine. Now, for the first time, all six hard-hitting stories are collected in one volume, complete with the original illustrations sourced from the iconic Black Mask-published texts. Follow tough-as-nails private investigator Ben Jardinn as he navigates the dangerous borderlands between Mexico and the U. S., tackling crime, corruption, and intrigue. With Whitfield's signature style and pulse-pounding narrative, this collection is a must-have for fans of hard-boiled detective stories. Experience the raw power of pulp fiction at its finest in Border Brand.

Laughing Death is a story of gunfire and airships, of love and revenge. Sanford Greer (S. G.), Prosecuting Attorney of Center City, is put "on the spot" by five men. Gary Greer, who is the pilot in charge of the South Side Airport, starts out to get those five men and avenge his father's death. Swift, written in dynamic prose, thrill piled on thrill, this book by Raoul Whitfield has the gusto of an Edgar Wallace, and something of the power of a Dashiell Hammett. Quite possibly Raoul Whitfield's best novel, it has achieved legendary status due to its rarity, no doubt due to it appearing in desirable issues of Black Mask Magazine which also published serial installments of The Maltese Falcon and The Glass Key. Rarely have readers had the chance to read this superior series in its original form, until now. Includes an all-new introduction by James Reasoner.