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Today the names of H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, August Derleth, and Clark Ashton Smith, all regular contributors to the pulp magazine Weird Tales during the first half of the twentieth century, are recognizable even to casual readers of the bizarre and fantastic. And yet despite being more popular than them all during the golden era of genre pulp fiction, there is another author whose name and work have fallen into obscurity: Seabury Quinn. The Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin collects all ninety-three published works featuring the supernatural detective Dr. Jules de Grandin.

Seabury Quinn's short stories were featured in well more than half of Weird Tales' original publication run. His most famous character, the supernatural French detective Dr. Jules de Grandin, investigated cases involving monsters, devil worshippers, serial killers, and spirits from beyond the grave, often set in the small town of Harrisonville, New Jersey. Collected for the first time, The Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin, edited by George Vanderburgh, presents all 93 published works featuring the supernatural detective.

Dive into the chilling world of witch trial persecution as acclaimed weird fiction author Seabury Quinn uncovers true stories that haunted the pages of Weird Tales magazine. Experience these gripping narratives brought to life by the talented Ben Tucker!

This Vampire tale appeared in the 1927 issue of "Weird Tales" but a good story never ages and this one is a very good one. A tall stranger at an afternoon tea interests Jules de Grandin. He learns of the man's ferocious actions during the war against the Turks and notices his unusually hairy palms. Soon de Grandin and his friend Dr. Trowbirdge are called upon to treat a young man's mysterious illness. Following up on an ancient legend of "Sarah", they then learn of an old, old man accosting young ladies.

Today the names of H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, August Derleth, and Clark Ashton Smith, all regular contributors to the pulp magazine Weird Tales during the first half of the twentieth century, are recognizable even to casual readers and listeners of the bizarre and fantastic. And yet despite being more popular than them all during the golden era of genre pulp fiction, there is another author whose name and work have fallen into obscurity: Seabury Quinn. Quinn's short stories were featured in well more than half of Weird Tales's original publication run.

Uncover bizarre and fascinating tales in "Weird Crimes," a collection of unusual criminal cases that defy explanation. This book offers a captivating look at the strange side of human behavior and is perfect for true crime enthusiasts and fans of the macabre.

Seabury Quinn's short stories were featured in well more than half of the pulp magazine Weird Tales' original publication run. His most famous character, the supernatural French detective Dr. Jules de Grandin, investigated cases involving monsters, devil worshippers, serial killers, and spirits from beyond the grave, often set in the small town of Harrisonville, New Jersey.