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Zorro and the Little Devil
A new adventure novel starring The Curse of Capistrano -- Zorro -- the famous character created by Johnston McCulley!
In the early 1800s, California was still under Spanish rule. Some military commanders plundered and won riches at the expense of the peace-loving settlers, until one man gave them the spirit to resist tyranny. That man was Zorro!
Under cover of night, a wicked pirate crew landed on the California shores, infiltrating Reina de los Angeles. Their sadistic leader, Diabolito, would resort to murder to claim a fortune. Then, the masked horseman Zorro rode once more — to challenge a swordsman who might be his superior!
In addition to the lead novel, this volume contains "Diego and the Baron," an absolutely true short story by Baron Munchausen!
In the early 1800s, California was still under Spanish rule. Some military commanders plundered and won riches at the expense of the peace-loving settlers, until one man gave them the spirit to resist tyranny. That man was Zorro!
Under cover of night, a wicked pirate crew landed on the California shores, infiltrating Reina de los Angeles. Their sadistic leader, Diabolito, would resort to murder to claim a fortune. Then, the masked horseman Zorro rode once more — to challenge a swordsman who might be his superior!
In addition to the lead novel, this volume contains "Diego and the Baron," an absolutely true short story by Baron Munchausen!
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Published July 4, 2018
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Peter David
3,567 books1,364 followersaka David Peters
Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
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July 26, 2018
Peter David captures the spirit of Johnston McCulley original stories, and the fast-pace of the Walt Disney television series starring Guy Williams. This novel places some emphasis on Don Alejandro de la Vega, father of the masked Zorro, Don Diego de la Vega. When a ruthless pirate arrives in Reina de los Angeles, and targets Alejandro, the masked adventurer rides again. The action is swift and fun, for those who like their Zorro stories exciting.
(I'm also the publisher of this Bold Venture Press book, but I read it and enjoyed it and recommend it).
(I'm also the publisher of this Bold Venture Press book, but I read it and enjoyed it and recommend it).
June 5, 2022
Fantastic, fast read.
October 13, 2019
Don Alejandro de la Vega may not be the famed hero his son Diego (also known as Zorro) is, but when a petty robber accosts a woman in the sleepy village of Reina de Los Angeles in Spanish California, he steps up to do a man’s duty. Maria Garcia Lopez is most grateful for his assistance, but is for the moment homeless. Quite naturally, Don Alejandro offers the senora his hacienda for a resting place. He is unaware that he is soon to be entangled in one of Zorro’s wild adventures!
Like the Isabel Allende book I reviewed a while back, this volume was solicited by Zorro Productions, Inc., this time inviting Peter David, who’s had some success in comic book and movie writing as well as books.
Zorro himself is visiting his good friend, the monastic Fray Felipe, when he learns that the dangerous pirate Diabolito (“Little Devil”) may be in the territory. Meanwhile, Captain Juan Quintero, head of the military guards in Los Angeles, learns that an ambassador has come from Spain for an inspection. In his efforts to look good for the distinguished visitor, Quintero is not happy to learn his estranged sister is also in town.
Naturally, these plot threads soon interweave. Diabolito may be Zorro’s most formidable opponent yet, and the case strikes close to home as the de la Vega estate is revealed to hide pirate treasure!
It is always a joy to see the beloved Zorro in action, and the story presents plenty of twists and turns in the pulp tradition. I especially liked the heavier use of Don Alejandro in this story, and the forced team-up of Zorro and his usual nemesis.
Mr. David’s roots as a comic book writer show with footnotes, and an attempt to fit the ending of Curse of Capistrano back into continuity where original author Johnston McCulley simply ignored it when it proved inconvenient. The attempt is not particularly successful.
Content note: Some domestic abuse by a villain.
To fill out the volume, there’s also a short story, “Diego and the Baron” in which Baron Munchausen aids a young Diego in rescuing Bernardo from Hades. The blatantly supernatural aspects of the story don’t match Zorro’s genre, but then it’s the Baron who’s telling the story, so it must be true.
This volume will do nicely for Zorro fans, and pulp adventure readers in general.
Like the Isabel Allende book I reviewed a while back, this volume was solicited by Zorro Productions, Inc., this time inviting Peter David, who’s had some success in comic book and movie writing as well as books.
Zorro himself is visiting his good friend, the monastic Fray Felipe, when he learns that the dangerous pirate Diabolito (“Little Devil”) may be in the territory. Meanwhile, Captain Juan Quintero, head of the military guards in Los Angeles, learns that an ambassador has come from Spain for an inspection. In his efforts to look good for the distinguished visitor, Quintero is not happy to learn his estranged sister is also in town.
Naturally, these plot threads soon interweave. Diabolito may be Zorro’s most formidable opponent yet, and the case strikes close to home as the de la Vega estate is revealed to hide pirate treasure!
It is always a joy to see the beloved Zorro in action, and the story presents plenty of twists and turns in the pulp tradition. I especially liked the heavier use of Don Alejandro in this story, and the forced team-up of Zorro and his usual nemesis.
Mr. David’s roots as a comic book writer show with footnotes, and an attempt to fit the ending of Curse of Capistrano back into continuity where original author Johnston McCulley simply ignored it when it proved inconvenient. The attempt is not particularly successful.
Content note: Some domestic abuse by a villain.
To fill out the volume, there’s also a short story, “Diego and the Baron” in which Baron Munchausen aids a young Diego in rescuing Bernardo from Hades. The blatantly supernatural aspects of the story don’t match Zorro’s genre, but then it’s the Baron who’s telling the story, so it must be true.
This volume will do nicely for Zorro fans, and pulp adventure readers in general.
September 3, 2018
I got everything I expected from a Zorro novel. The trouble is, since Peter David is one of my favorite authors, I had hoped for something more. I'm not sure what that might have been. I can only tell you I felt its absence. But everything you could want is all here. Action, swashbuckling, pirates, romance, swordfights, banter, escapes... Even with my frustration, I still highly recommend this book, and hope Mr. David writes more. I think I just wanted him to do for Zorro what he did for Star Trek, and that's not really very fair of me. Get the book, jump on the back of Zorro's mighty horse, Tornado, and allow yourself to be swept along on a glorious adventure!
Speaking of Tornado, please, whoever writes Zorro's next tale, pick a gender for this poor animal. Using "it" is just embarrassing.
Speaking of Tornado, please, whoever writes Zorro's next tale, pick a gender for this poor animal. Using "it" is just embarrassing.
February 9, 2022
Truly enjoyed this new adventure for Zorro. Only 1 more book of Zorro to go... On we go!
January 5, 2024
Con una eficiencia reconocida en los guiones y novelas de franquicias que van desde Star Trek a Hulk, Peter David se aplica sin dificultad en un relato aventurero que no desmerece a sus numerosos precedentes, funcionando incluso como una acertada secuela a los eventos narrados por Johnston McCulley en The Curse of Capistrano. Un relato que pretender distraer y lo consigue con creces, donde los seguidores del Zorro apreciarán los guiños a su mitología moldeada entre novelas, cine, historieta y televisión.
July 28, 2019
This was a surprisingly amateurish book that reads like a piece of mediocre fan fiction. Not a very impressive effort.
September 8, 2021
Fun and entertaining story about Zorro.
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