E. Hoffmann Price's Exotic Adventures Megapack® contains 11 stories and short novels set in a wide range of locales: Europe, Polynesia, Asia, the Middle East, etc. Their settings also range chronologically, from historical adventures to contemporary thrillers and were all published between 1935 and 1945 (with an outlier from 1971 as the finale).
These are full-blooded, two-fisted tales of warriors... [click here for more]
This novelet features Don Quebranta Huesos, a grim Spanish criminal who is "vicious toward the rich and evil but kind to the poor and good" (Steinbrunner and Penzler).
Don Q. may have helped inspire Johnston McCulley's "Zorro" character.
Indeed, there are so many similarities that Douglas Fairbanks turned the Don Q. character into the film sequel to "The Mark of Zorro"... [click here for more]
Tessa the Tank is old and retired, living in a shed at Fretwell Tank Museum.
Tessa is excited about going to a classic vehicle show, but Brian the tank transporter has an accident. Will they get to the show on time?
Children will love this story, which subtly conveys the importance of teamwork. ... [click here for more]