Pro Se Presents: August 2012

by Joshua Reynolds, H. David Blalock, Chuck Miller

Punching its way into its second year, PRO SE PRESENTS keeps on Puttin' the Monthly Back Into Pulp! PSP 13 is chock full of old favorites and new faces! Chuck Miller brings a new chapter in the world of his psychedelic Pulp character, The Black Centipede! Noted writer H. David Blalock introduces readers to 'Kelly's Beast'! And Joshua Reynolds returns along St. Cyprian, Pulp's favorite Royal Occultist! Magic, madness, murder, and more! Featuring Cover Design and Art Work from Sean E. Ali, Pro Se Presents 13 comes out blazing from Pro Se Press!

Genres: Pulp

ebook

First published September 8, 2012

About the author

Josh Reynolds’ work has previously appeared in such anthologies as Historical Lovecraft from Innsmouth Free Press and Horror for the Holidays from Miskatonic River Press, and his novel, Knight of the Blazing Sun, is currently available from Black Library. He can be found at: http://joshuamreynolds.wordpress.com

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Reviews

[Mark Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

The longest piece in this anthology is "The Abominable Myra Linsky Rises Again" by Chuck Miller. It is an essential piece of Miller's complex alternate history, bringing together several loose ends and raising new questions. Narrated by Dr. Unknown, Jr.'s snarky assistant, Jack Christian, it also features assists from The Black Centipede and Baron Samedi.

The second story, "Kelly's Beast" by H. David Blalock, was a confusing noir piece involving either time travel or ancient demons or Jack the Ripper or Edward Kelly or something. There are large conflicting data dumps to little purpose. Not my cup of tea.

The third story, "The Unwrapping Party" by Josh Reynolds, is a rip-roaring mummy tale featuring The Royal Occultist, Charles St. Cyprian, and his apprentice, Ebe Gallowglass.