Friday, August 18, 2023

Reading Rumble Round 25


Pulpster Henry Kuttner worked in horror, fantasy, and science fiction, both alone and with his wife C.L. Moore

Spawn of Dagon by Henry Kuttner
Weird Tales, July 1938

Atlantean barbarian Elak is hired to kill a sorcerer and runs into the cult of the Spawn of Dagon, an ancient race who seek to reclaim the Earth. 


The Gentle Passing of a Hand by Charles L. Grant
Tales from the Nightside, 1981

A lonely child is inspired by a birthday party magician, but learns the wrong kind of magic.


Priestess of Shame by Arthur J. Burks
Dime Mystery Magazine July 1935

Half formed piece about a native woman getting vengeance on Americans. The second Burk in a row that ends with the hero and his gal simply running away from their torturers. 


The Hatchling by Ron Kelly
Tri-State Fantasist #2, Spring 1989

A farmer and former cockfighting participant hatches a rooster that goes after larger and larger prey.


Amudu's Bargain by Charles R. Saunders
The Mighty Warriors, 2018 Available from Amazon https://amzn.to/43q8jce

Imaro seeks out a craftsman who sold his soul, and his daughter's, to be the world's greatest artist.


Burks goes over the ropes

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