Dead Men Kill

I have to say that Dead Men Kill was really awesome as it combined horror and mystery which I love. The writing style was really good. The story itself had the ability to keep me sucked in. I felt like there was This is not a book I would suggest reading at night if you get spooked easily. I felt like there was never a dull moment in the book because everything was just go, go, go.

I really enjoyed that as it helped me get through the story faster. I have to say that I had fun guessing who the bad guy was and I did get it right, I always like it when I guess right. Overall, I really enjoyed Dead Men Kill. It was something a little different and had a lot of horror and mystery thrown in that made it awesome. I received a free audio copy from the goodreads giveaway, and I'm glad it was an audio copy! I am sure I would have liked it much less if I actually had to read it, but it was decent background entertainment while working on odd projects. This is definitely everything you'd imagine it would be--ridiculous, cheesy, dated, predictable entertainment.

I think audio is really the only way it would work for me, for that radio-show feel about it. View my review on Booklikes or Leafmarks. Sep 30, Joe Collins rated it it was amazing Shelves: Not for any particular hatred of the format, just because they are rarely convenient for me. Nevertheless, I recently found myself with a two-hour solitary car trip.

How to fill the time? And so it was that I marathoned the audiobook version L. In the interest of full disclosure, I received my copy through the Goodreads FirstReads program. This in no way influences my review except to ensure its existence. We join our protagonist, Detective Terry Lane, as the city is swept by a wave of high-profile murders in which the only clues point to men recently dead and buried. As bodies pile up and the media calls for his resignation, Lane is forced to consider the impossible This particular audiobook was an unabridged full-cast recording, and I have to say that the effect was pretty impressive.

Across the board, however, the production succeeded admirably. The whole thing is played for maximum effect, playing up the inherent qualities of pulp detective fiction by matching the overly-melodramatic writing with over-the-top voice acting by a talented cast. He is joined by Matt Scott as the square-jawed detective, Jennifer Aspen as the damsel in distress though a stronger female character than some would give the era credit for , John Mariano as the villain, and Jim Meskimen as most of the background cast.

If you can set aside your inner critic and just allow yourself to have a good time, this is a very fun way to spend two hours. As you may have gathered from my commentary on the audio side of the production, everything about the book is delightfully over-the-top. You may doubt your conclusions as the story progresses, but at the end you will be congratulating yourself on one-upping the author. Some violence, not overly gory but still a bit disturbing due to the overwhelmingly over-the-top nature of the narration and prose.

I turned off the radio yesterday because every bloody one of my presets was playing a commercial….. Sorry for the confusion. Goodreads First Reads Giveaway Book. This audiobook, Dead Men Kill , is a Zombie mystery short story from Each victim was a wealthy prominent citizen in the community. Ron Hubbard, is best known for his research on the subject of Dianetics and later Scientology. What most people may not realize is that he was a prolific fiction writer from to And, this story was from that era. The three stories in this set were probably influenced from this own military service in the US Navy in the s, including World War II.

Although he served, much of it was spent ashore in the continental US. And, his claims of what he did in the military conflicts with the official records. With a multicast presentation, this audiobook was very entertaining. The narrators from Golden Age Stories allows one to lose themselves in this book with no noticeable problems that pulled one out of the story. All, enhancing this intriguing mystery. Even though this adventure story was first published almost 80 years ago, I enjoyed listening to it today while believing that it could have just as easily been written within the last few years.

A great listen for anyone wanting to enjoy a good short story on a long road-trip. Overall, if you like thrilling Zombie mysteries, this audiobook, Dead Men Kill , is probably worth listening. Oct 14, Cynthia Lachapelle Shannon rated it liked it. As a die-hard zombie fan, I'm always looking for another film or novel to whet my zombie-loving appetite.

Best selling American pulp fiction author L. Rob Hubbard introduces a unique perspective on the walking dead, setting his story, "Dead Men Kill," in the Golden Age of the s. Originally published in a issue of the pulp fiction magazine, Thrilling Detective, "Dead Men Kill" follows Terry Lane, a police detective, through the most spine-tingling and dangerous investigation of his life.

In an effort to capture a serial murderer, Lane battles the living dead, encounters a sexy vixen, and tries to evade the mysterious and deadly threats from "loup-garou. At less than pages, L. Ron Hubbard's story took me less than two hours to read. While not the most elegant use of language or most flowery prose, the short chapters are engaging and leave you wanting more.

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The audio-drama version is equally as fast paced and suspenseful. Featuring Emmy Award-winning actor John Mariano, the audio performance includes music and sound effects that make you feel as though you're running beside Terry Lane through the cemetery and fighting off your own pack of brainless zombies. In some cases, the audio-drama acting is almost too quick paced, making it difficult to follow the story line if you're not reading along with the actors' performances. The book itself is printed on wonderfully thick paper meant to mimic the look and feel of the pulp fiction magazines in which the story was originally published and bring that Golden Age nostalgia in its readers.

If you're looking for an out-of-the-box zombie tale or you just want a quick and entertaining read, "Dead Men Kill" is worth the time. I did receive a free copy of the book and audio-drama to facilitate my review. I received this audio cd from a Goodreads Giveaway. I have loved old time radio shows since I first bought a tape of The Shadow when I was in high school. In the 90's, a local radio station would air old shows starting at midnight and I would go to sleep to them.

When my kids were just out of toddlerhood, we would listen to shows on a little replica jukebox. We'd lay out blankets in front of it and turn off all the lights so that only the orange glow of the jukebox filled the room. The I received this audio cd from a Goodreads Giveaway. The radio station stopped doing nostalgia radio and my kids are grown, but I still love the old shows. They are so much easier to find now on the internet.

It's actually been awhile since I listened to any old shows.

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I was pretty surprised when I won because it's rare. I was nearly ready to give up on getting the copy, but it finally arrived the other day and I had it in my old cd player within the hour. Now, my review is only for the product and not the story. There are 2 CDs and the total length is 2 hours. There was a booklet in the cd container that covers information about L. Ron Hubbard, but I have to admit I haven't actually read through it yet. It's not just a couple of pages. The quality of the cd is great. Great voice acting and sound effects.

There were a few times I had to pause the story because I heard something and couldn't tell where it was coming from. The story is unabridged so there is a narrator which at times was a little annoying. A character would say something and then the narrator would follow with "so and so said". It's like using the descriptive service for the blind when watching a movie. But I enjoyed the narrator's old timey voice. So overall I really enjoyed the cd. The story was meh, but Galaxy Audio made it worth listening to. Sep 24, Charli rated it really liked it Shelves: Don't believe the rumors or everything you read about Dead Men Kill - it isn't campy, it isn't pulpy, and it isn't obviously paid-by-the-word rubbish.

I've seen all of these terms used to describe the story, but those aren't it. Of course it is - it was originally published in Thrilling Detective Magazine in But that's one of the things that makes this story great. It doesn't have all the techno-babble that is so prevalent in today's stories. Yep, but with a su Don't believe the rumors or everything you read about Dead Men Kill - it isn't campy, it isn't pulpy, and it isn't obviously paid-by-the-word rubbish. Yep, but with a surprising twist. This mystery combines the horror of dead men who walk and kill with the mystery of who is controlling these zombies.

And an interesting note - in the book, these zombies are referred to as "the walking dead. The action is fast-paced. You don't have to think too much to get through it and it's easy to get lost in the story. There are plenty of plot twists and things you wouldn't expect, and this is not one of those mysteries where you have an idea of who the bad guy is less than halfway through the story.

There is, as per usual, a glossary for terms we "young whippersnappers" might not be familiar with. There is a preview of another story in the Stories from the Golden Age series. The book is a wonderful example of how utterly great the older works can truly be.

No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own. I had purposely avoided reading anything by L. Ron Hubbard due to his quasi religion. I couldn't separate the man from his religion. When Audible offered a free audio book download of Dead Men Kill, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to determine whether there is any basis for my stance. I'm happy to say, that in this case, there isn't.

Dead Men Kill is a police based mystery story. Detective Terry Lane must find the perpetrator of several murders where all evidence points to recently I had purposely avoided reading anything by L. Detective Terry Lane must find the perpetrator of several murders where all evidence points to recently dead men, in other words, zombies. The slang is very dated, though accurate to the time when it was written during the s. I wasn't able to find a specific year. Likewise, there was one scene that would be totally unacceptable by today's standards. When I heard it, it stopped me in my tracks, I couldn't believe what I heard.

I quickly realised that the book wasn't written recently and that it was most likely an acceptable comment at the time of writing. I didn't let it stop me from enjoying the rest of the narration. I found this an enjoyable story and it was greatly enhanced by the full cast dramatic reading. The reading ran for just over two hours and was perfect listening for an otherwise boring drive.

A glossary for the slang can be found at Galaxy Press. Oct 13, Shawn rated it liked it Shelves: This novella-length story 95 pages was very much a product of it's time. Long on action, short on characterization, and full of a story which would have been at home in serialized-movies at the nickel theater or on an evening radio show as it likely was in pulp-magazines in the 's. Right off the bat, there is the murder of a rich man by the corpse of his dead secretary.

Soon, and with no fanfare whatsoever, you meet the protagonist- Terry Lane. Lane is a detective in the mold of Dick Tracy This novella-length story 95 pages was very much a product of it's time. Lane is a detective in the mold of Dick Tracy without the fancy gadgetry. Lane is also near to losing his job over an unsolved murder just like the most recent one and he jumps on the side of a police wagon for a ride to the crime scene. The novel continues with action scene after action scene culminating in a somewhat unexpected guilty party.

I would recommend this book for anyone who has a bit of time and wants a quick, fun read that won't require much deep thought. I received this book from the publisher with the expectation that I would write a review of the book. I appreciate the opportunities this publisher gives people through their giveaways and other chances for people to get to read these old pulp stories. View all 3 comments. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.

To view it, click here. Full disclosure, I got this audiobook at no cost as part of the Goodreads First Reads program. This book is a real pulp period piece, and is fun when looked at in that regard.

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It features honest-to-god Serpent and the Rainbow style zombies brought to the big white-man's city, where they wreak appropriate havoc, which was fun to see in a book written in the 's. At the same time, it is definitely a creature of it's time. For example the hero knew that a certain character could have nothing to d Full disclosure, I got this audiobook at no cost as part of the Goodreads First Reads program.

For example the hero knew that a certain character could have nothing to do with the villain's Haitian zombie plot because he was a 'colored man'. It was never stated, though obvious in context, that the staff on patrons of the night club "Haitian" was whites only. A woman was arrested for being a convicted criminal who had served her time for a misdemeanor who was in disguise at the wrong place and wrong time. I'm not even going to discuss the heroine, though she was not quite as egregious as she could have been. Over all I'd say that Hubbard did his homework, then phoned in the rest of it.

It's entertaining but not especially memorable. If you like the genre then you'll enjoy the book. I was fascinated by the title. Little did I expect L. Ron Hubbard to write a tale of Haitian inspired zombies. That is such a contemporary topic for writers. Junior High students frequently request zombie novels and very few that are published are appropriate for a younger audience. Dead Men Kill would definitely appeal to this age group and as an adult I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I would love the get a hardbound copy of the book because this story would have great kid-appeal. I think reluctant read I was fascinated by the title. I think reluctant readers would enjoy following along as Galaxy does its exemplary job of bringing the novel to life. Sadly, the books are only available in paperback form and we don't purchase paperbacks for our library because they don't hold up to the wear-and-tear of our active patrons. Ron Hubbard was an amazingly versatile author. He and Galaxy Press are a winning combination that never disappoints.

Well, the writing isn't exactly what you'd call top-notch or literary, and it's even a bit ropey by the standards of the magazines of the day -- not precise Argosy material, this. There are moments here and there that will make you wince, and some of the acting is a little awkward, but for the most part it's well-done fun. Oct 07, Lizbeth Hernandez rated it really liked it Shelves: To start off, this book is about Zombies.

It isn't your typical goreish zombie story. The book is about detective Terry Lane, he is leading a series of murder cases that all lead to people who are dead. Lane has to figure out what is going on, turns out the murderers are zombies following orders of the villian Loup-Garou. Lane needs to arrest this man, Loup-Garou, but who is behind this name? Nightclub dancer Dawn Drayden, a character full of surprises, becomes essential to place this man behind To start off, this book is about Zombies.

Nightclub dancer Dawn Drayden, a character full of surprises, becomes essential to place this man behind bars. It is a mystery page turner. A quick and interesting read,can be finished in an afternoon or over a couple of separate hours. Although the book is not a long one, it is completely engaging. It will have you trying to decipher who is the culprit. I recieved a copy through a GoodReads Giveaway! If that's what you like, you'll love this and the CD is well done with good voice actors. Rich men are dying and Detective Lane is looking into the murders. There is a beautiful woman, a criminal mastermind and plenty of action.

The twists and turns are fairly predictable but that didn't ruin the story for me. There is very much the feel of Old Time Radio in this recording. Since it is very much of it's time, there is some small amount of racism and chauvinism in it. Most peop Pure pulp fiction. Most people that like pulp fiction are use to that but be aware if that bothers you.

If you are use to modern mysteries or thrillers, this will seem very dated. If you like Old Time Radio, then this will be right up your alley. I received this from librarything's EarlyReviewers program and have given it an honest review. Oct 05, Georgiann Hennelly rated it it was amazing. I won the audio book in a Good reads giveaway. I recommend not listening while you are driving. When some of the citys respected citizens are killed by what appear to be zombies.

Det Terry Lane only has a blue- grey glove a pharmacy bill from a Haitian pharmacy with some unusual drugs listed on it and a death threat from a mysterious stranger. Soon matters become complicated when a beautiful night club singer claims to have information that could help solve the case. But her motives are suspect. Terry investigates her lead against his better judgement and soon finds himself sealed in a coffin enroute to the next zombie murder- his own. A fantastic book to listen to great music and sound effects plus a multicast of characters.

I look forward to reading or listening to more books by L. That pretty much sums up this audiobook experience. Detective Terry Lane has a tough job and dead men walking around making more dead men is simply a pain in the ass. To complicate matters, a nightclub singer claims to have information that could help Lane solve this unusual case.

However, Lane becomes suspicious of her motives and against his better judgement, acts on her tip. His initial intuition proves to be correct but too late! He finds himself sealed in a coffin en route to the next murder, his own! Dead Men Kill was written and published in the July issue of the pulp magazine "Thrilling Detective".

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