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Back in 2013, our tumblr site was started and ran until 2018, when they decided it was too "adult" - too lurid, supposedly. We followed the exodus to newtumbl and four years of dedication vanished in June of 2023. That work was not only new posts but upgrades of hundreds of old tumblr posts as well. So far, there has been no way to rescue those posts, so this will be the third version of this project. And, I'll warn you in advance, I may slip in covers that are not crime or mystery but just because I like the artwork. Enjoy!

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April 1935 issue ~ cover art by Dalton Stevens

April 1935

cover art by Dalton Stevens

better image than previously posted

Posted on January 14, 2025December 29, 2024Categories magazine, pulp, true crimeTags broadway, cigarette holder, dalton stevens, master detective magazineLeave a comment on April 1935 issue ~ cover art by Dalton Stevens

July 1934 issue ~ cover art by John Falter

July 1934

cover art by John Falter

Posted on December 11, 2024December 2, 2024Categories Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, true crimeTags electric chair, john falter, master detective magazineLeave a comment on July 1934 issue ~ cover art by John Falter

March 1934 issue ~ cover art by John Falter

March 1934

cover art by John Falter

better image than previously posted

Posted on December 7, 2024December 2, 2024Categories Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, true crimeTags john falter, master detective magazineLeave a comment on March 1934 issue ~ cover art by John Falter

April 1935 issue ~ cover art by Dalton Stevens

April 1935

cover art by Dalton Stevens

better image than previously posted

Posted on November 20, 2024November 12, 2024Categories Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, true crimeTags broadway, cigarette holder, dalton stevens, master detective magazineLeave a comment on April 1935 issue ~ cover art by Dalton Stevens

July 1938 issue ~ cover art by William Dodge Stevens

July 1938

cover art by William Dodge Stevens (older brother of Dalton)

better image than previously posted

Posted on November 15, 2024November 12, 2024Categories Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, true crimeTags bound, master detective magazine, william dodge stevensLeave a comment on July 1938 issue ~ cover art by William Dodge Stevens

June 1938 issue ~ cover art by William Dodge Stevens

June 1938

cover art by William Dodge Stevens

better image than previously posted

[image updated 7/17/25]

Posted on November 3, 2024July 17, 2025Categories Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, true crime, updatedTags emerald, master detective magazine, william dodge stevensLeave a comment on June 1938 issue ~ cover art by William Dodge Stevens

February 1934 issue ~ cover art by John Falter

February 1934

cover art by John Falter

better image than previously posted

Posted on October 10, 2024October 3, 2024Categories Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, true crimeTags john falter, kidnapping, master detective magazineLeave a comment on February 1934 issue ~ cover art by John Falter

September 1934 issue ~ cover art by Dalton Stevens

September 1934

cover art by Dalton Stevens

Posted on September 27, 2024September 12, 2024Categories Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, true crimeTags dalton stevens, master detective magazine, tarotLeave a comment on September 1934 issue ~ cover art by Dalton Stevens

March 1960 issue ~ cover art by Al Drule

March 1960

cover art by Al Drule

Posted on September 26, 2024September 12, 2024Categories Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, true crimeTags al drule, master detective magazine, wall safeLeave a comment on March 1960 issue ~ cover art by Al Drule

March 1932 issue ~ cover art by Dalton Stevens

March 1932

cover art by Dalton Stevens

Posted on September 15, 2024September 10, 2024Categories Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, true crimeTags dalton stevens, master detective magazine, swordLeave a comment on March 1932 issue ~ cover art by Dalton Stevens

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