Deals with the Devil by Loren D. Estleman

Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-359). A map is missing that shows the location of the tomb of Tutankhamen (King Tut. Targeted by both Congress and the Mob, Jay may end up the victim of his own success - unless he can write his way to a happier ending'- The Perils of Sherlock Holmes by Loren D Estleman The Adventure of the Arabian Knight Sir Richard Burton comes to 221B Baker Street in disguise as Sheik Abdulla. Meanwhile, as Hollywood comes calling, the entire industry also comes under fire from censorious politicians out to tame the paperback jungle in the name of public morality. He prides himself on the authenticity of his work, however, which means picking the brains of some less than reputable characters, including an Irish gangster who wants a cut of the profits - or else. As 'Jack Holly,' Jacob finds success as the author of scandalously bestselling crime novels.

Although scorned by the critics, the tawdry drugstore novels sell like hotcakes - or so Jacob is assured by the enterprising head of Blue Devil Books, a pioneer in paperback publishing, known for its two-fisted heroes and underclad cover girls. A hack writer for pulp magazines, he quickly discovers that these markets have dried up. The pulp magazines he used to write for are dying, replaced by a revolutionary new publishing racket: paperback novels, offering cheap excitement for the common man and woman. Jacob Heppleman returns to New York from World War II in 1946, thinking the world has changed beyond recognition and wondering whether he has a place in it. Fresh from the War in Europe, hack writer Jacob Heppleman discovers a changed world back home. Read 6 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers.

Estleman: lurid paperback covers promised sex and danger, but what went on behind the scenes was nearly as spicy as the adventures between the covers.

'Paperback Jack is a brand new historical thriller from Grand Master Loren D.

Deals with the Devil by Loren D. Estleman