The Horror on the Links
The Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin, Volume One
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Night Shade Books
Publishing:19th Jun '25
£16.99
This title is due to be published on 19th June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
This collection features all the tales of Dr. Jules de Grandin, a supernatural detective, in the first volume titled The Horror on the Links.
Collected for the first time in trade editions, The Horror on the Links features the complete works of the supernatural detective Dr. Jules de Grandin, edited by George Vanderburgh. This collection brings together all ninety-three stories that originally appeared in the influential pulp magazine Weird Tales. While authors like H. P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard are well-known today, Seabury Quinn, whose work was immensely popular during the golden era of pulp fiction, has largely faded from public memory. His character, Dr. de Grandin, is a captivating blend of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, known for his unique French expressions and his uncanny ability to solve mysteries involving the supernatural and the sinister.
The stories are set primarily in the fictional town of Harrisonville, New Jersey, where Dr. de Grandin and his assistant, Dr. Samuel Trowbridge, confront a variety of eerie challenges, from monsters to devil worshippers. The collection is organized chronologically across five volumes, with The Horror on the Links serving as the inaugural volume. It includes tales ranging from “The Horror on the Links” (1925) to “The Chapel of Mystic Horror” (1928), along with insightful introductions by Vanderburgh and Robert Weinberg. This definitive anthology not only revives the legacy of Quinn's work but also invites new readers to experience the thrilling adventures of Dr. de Grandin.
As the first volume in the series, The Horror on the Links sets the stage for an exploration of classic supernatural fiction. Readers can expect a rich tapestry of mystery, horror, and the supernatural, all delivered through Quinn's engaging storytelling. This collection is a must-have for fans of vintage pulp fiction and those interested in the evolution of the genre.
Praise for the Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin
"Hercule Poirot meets Fox Mulder . . . gruesomely effective, and purists who object to detective stories with paranormal elements will find that the moment each story crosses the border to the supernatural raises genuine shivers."—Kirkus Reviews
“Connoisseurs of pulp adventure . . . will be delighted.”—Publishers Weekly
"A collection of wonderfully fun mashups. Seabury Quinn's stories are bloody and action-packed, with the sort of shameless, disreputable charm that characterizes the best of the pulps. Even if there's little that's truly original in his work, his clever assortment of monsters and occult menaces make for tremendously entertaining stories. His admirers have every reason to be thrilled with these comprehensive new collections, and the writer will find new fans among those who enjoy truly weird horror."—Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog
"A fun, spooky trip back to the golden age of weird . . . De Grandin, 'his little blond mustache twitching like the whiskers of an excited cat,' is an exuberant, delightful creation."—Publishers Weekly
"Quite fun; [the stories] move quickly and offer up a tantalizing blend of mystery and the bizarre . . . [Quinn's] characterizations and pacing lead to stories that are quite satisfying."—Kirkus Reviews
“A true 'time lost literary treasure' brought back into print for the benefit of a new generation of appreciative readers, "The Dark Angel" is an extraordinarily entertaining read from cover to cover . . . unreservedly recommended for community library Science Fiction & Fantasy collections.”—Midwest Book Review
“Read this and you will get a blast of the past...It's nice to see the old stories gathered up and being shared again. Stories never die as long as there's still one storyteller left.”—Book Faerie
"Many of these stories have been unavailable for years. I applaud Night Shade Books for bringing these wonderful stories back into print. I can't wait for Volume Two! GRADE: A"—GeorgeKelley.org
ISBN: 9781949102628
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 485g
512 pages