Book cover for Murder Melody by Lester Dent

Murder Melody

2026 Released
154 Pages
3-4 Hours
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Alpha EditionISBN 9789374596296

A single, chilling note hangs in the air, echoing through the shadowed streets of Depression-era America, where danger and intrigue lurk behind every corner. In this pulse-quickening tale from the golden age of pulp, a relentless crime-fighting hero navigates a labyrinth of deception, violence, and sudden death, determined to unravel a murder mystery that baffles even the most seasoned detectives. The story unfolds with the taut suspense and razor-sharp dialogue that defined the best of 1930s detective stories, immersing readers in a world where every clue could mean the difference between justice and catastrophe. This is action mystery fiction at its most gripping-a fast-paced suspense novel that captures the raw energy and atmosphere of vintage pulp fiction, complete with shadowy villains, ingenious twists, and a protagonist whose resolve is as hardboiled as the city he protects. Each page brims with the escapist thrill that made American adventure stories a sensation, offering not just entertainment but a window into the anxieties and aspirations of a turbulent era. The narrative's brisk pace and evocative detail transport readers to a time when crime thrillers were more than stories; they were cultural phenomena, shaping the imaginations of generations. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether sought by aficionados of thrilling murder mysteries or those drawn to the enduring allure of hardboiled mystery books, this volume stands as a testament to the enduring power of escapist fiction novels that defined and transcended their time.

Lester Dent

Lester Dent (1904–1959) was born in La Plata, Missouri. In his mid-twenties, he began publishing pulp fiction stories, and moved to New York City, where he developed the successful Doc Savage Magazine with Henry Ralston, head of Street and Smith, a leading pulp publisher. The magazine ran from 1933 until 1949 and included 181 novel-length stories, of which Dent wrote the vast majority under the house name Kenneth Robeson. He also published mystery novels in a variety of genres, including the Chance Molloy series about a self-made airline owner. Dent’s own life was quite adventurous; he prospected for gold in the Southwest, lived aboard a schooner for a few years, hunted treasure in the Caribbean, launched an aerial photography company, and was a member of the Explorer’s Club.

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