Episodes

  • Episode 110: Alistair MacLean

    Episode 110: Alistair MacLean
    Nov 25 2024
    In this last episode of 2024, Eric takes a breathtaking leap into the high-adventure, high-octane world of Alistair MacLean. He dives into MacLean's career with capsule reviews and descriptions of every single novel including commentary on the various films and screenplays spawned by the author's work. In addition, Eric remembers the late Robert Randisi and reviews a historical action-adventure novel titled Viking Slave. A companion to this podcast episode can be found HERE which showcases Eric's robust Alistair MacLean book collection.

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    28 mins
  • Episode 109: Deer Hunter Horror

    Episode 109: Deer Hunter Horror
    Nov 11 2024
    Into the woods we go! In this episode, Eric takes a journey through a popular niche genre of men's action-adventure novels - Deer Hunter Horror. Capsule reviews are presented for novels like Shoot, Open Season, Deer Hunt, High Hunt, and more. Also, a contemporary novel is reviewed titled East Indianman by Griff Hosker. Stream on any podcasting platform or at the Paperback Warrior Blog HERE. Be sure to check out the companion video HERE featuring a deep dive into an obscure book store in central Florida with loads of vintage paperbacks and appealing pop-culture.
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    51 mins
  • Episode 108: Dean R. Koontz

    Episode 108: Dean R. Koontz
    Oct 28 2024
    Another exciting episode of the Paperback Warrior Podcast. In this episode, Eric discusses the life and work of legendary best-selling thriller writer Dean R. Koontz, complete with the numerous pseudonyms he used throughout his career and the many genres he contributed to. In addition, Eric reviews an iconic horror novel from the 1800s and reads a horrifying "when animals attack" story titled "Weasels Ripped My Flesh". You can stream the episode on this platform and on the Paperback Warrior blog HERE. Also, be sure to view the entirely different, exclusive video ranking Eric's favorite Dean R. Koontz novels HERE.
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    57 mins
  • Episode 107: W.E.D. Ross - The King of Gothics

    Episode 107: W.E.D. Ross - The King of Gothics
    Oct 14 2024
    On this spook-filled episode, Eric takes listeners through the darkened hallways and staircases of gothic-romance novels. His feature today looks at the most prolific author of all-time, William Edward Daniel Ross. He wrote over 350 novels of gothic-romance, nurse-fiction, and short-stories. He also authored the 32-book series of Dark Shadows paperbacks that were tie-in novels to the popular supernatural ABC television show. In addition, Eric reviews a 1990 vintage horror novel about a killer amusement park and reads a short-story by Stephen Mertz titled The King of Horror. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Check the Paperback Warrior blog daily for new reviews and articles. A companion video is available HERE that ties into this episode.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 106: Jack Finney

    Episode 106: Jack Finney
    Sep 30 2024
    In this episode, Eric delves into the career of author Jack Finney. He wrote science-fiction and crime-fiction novels that included time-travel, heists, and prison breaks. Eric reviews Finney's most famous novel, The Body Snatchers, which was the basis for the Invasion of the Body Snatchers film franchise. In addition, Eric discusses his antique mall paperback shopping and reviews a horror story titled Nightmare on Ice from the newest issue of Bold Venture Press's Pulp Adventures. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Check the Paperback Warrior blog daily for new reviews and articles. A companion video is available HERE that ties into this episode.
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    38 mins
  • Episode 105: The Crazy Career of Sydney Horler

    Episode 105: The Crazy Career of Sydney Horler
    Sep 16 2024
    Today's brand-new episode focuses on one of the most polarizing authors of the early to mid 20th century, Sydney Horler. He wrote 150 books and authored over 1,000 short stories while waging a headline war with his contemporaries. We dive into his life, his involvement in London's criminal underworld, and the many series titles and characters he created. Eric also reviews a private-eye novel from 1984 and discusses a heated marital dispute in the parking lot of a Jacksonville bookstore. Download the episode HERE. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Check the Paperback Warrior blog daily for new reviews and articles.
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    43 mins
  • Episode 104: Simon Ark & Sheriff Joe Bain

    Episode 104: Simon Ark & Sheriff Joe Bain
    Sep 2 2024
    On this thrilling NEW episode, Eric takes listeners on an extensive bookstore tour throughout New England, including a stop at one of the largest buildings in the world dedicated to rare books. In addition, Eric visits the resting places for two astounding authors. You can view the companion visual feature of this segment HERE. It's also a double-feature with a look at the vintage stories starring occult detective Simon Ark and an examination of a two-book 1960s series starring a California sheriff. Download the episode HERE. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Check the Paperback Warrior blog daily for new reviews and articles.
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    55 mins
  • Episode 103: Hillary Waugh

    Episode 103: Hillary Waugh
    Aug 19 2024
    Today's episode examines the intriguing police procedural sub-genre of crime-fiction. Eric presents an exciting feature on one of the genre's most iconic authors, Hillary Waugh. In addition, Eric reviews the first installment of the vintage detective series Neil Hockaday and discusses some new book aquisitions. The episode also includes an audible story by crime-noir writer Jimmy McKimmey. Stream now or download the episode directly at https://tinyurl.com/mry7y6vh.
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    1 hr and 25 mins