Operator #5: Blood Reign of the Dictator

Operator #5 #14

by Curtis Steele (Pseudonym), Frederick C. Davis

Operator #5, a secret service ace, appeared in more than 48 novels in a classic pulp magazine bearing his name. From April 1934 to November 1939, Jimmy Christopher fought villains from inside the United States and invaders from without. With World War II looming on the horizon, the Operator #5 books became a reflection of the times -- none more so than when a fascist dictator appears to take over the U.S. government! One of the bloodiest pulps ever produced, full of thrill-a-minute action and peril, Blood Reign of the Dictator is a classic entry in the series.

Genres: Pulp

126 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1935

About the author

Henry Steeger, the owner of pulp publisher Popular Publications, launched the monthly pulp magazine "Operator #5," about a hero who would "single-handedly, or almost, save the nation from complete destruction regularly every month," in 1934. The novels were published under the pseudonym Curtis Steele, and were written by Frederick C. Davis until November 1935, then by Emile C. Tepperman until March 1938, and then Wayne Rogers for the remainder of the run.

Reviews

[Ronald · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Senator literally takes over a state and eventually becomes President, then demotes the former one and others in leadership roles and sets a plague among the populace. Operator Nol 5's department is disbanded.

[Jeff J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pulp novel featuring Operator #5. A fascist dictator is elected President. Much chaos ensues.