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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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January 1940 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

January 1940

cover art by Norman Saunders

better image than previously posted

Posted on June 29, 2024February 22, 2026Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags 10-story detective magazine, harold f. sorensen, norman saunders, ralph powersLeave a comment on January 1940 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

cover art by Norman Saunders

June 1938

better image than previously posted

[cover updated 10/28/25]

Posted on June 28, 2024October 28, 2025Categories crime fiction, government agent, Hardboiled, magazine, original art, pulp, updatedTags brant house, norman saunders, original art, secret agent x detective mysteries, shoulder holster, tux, william benton johnstonLeave a comment on cover art by Norman Saunders

September 1942 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

September 1942

cover art by Norman Saunders

better image than previously posted

Posted on June 18, 2024May 13, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulp, war fictionTags 10-story detective magazine, norman a. daniels, norman saunders, robert turnerLeave a comment on September 1942 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

June 1948 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

June 1948

cover art by Norman Saunders

Posted on June 15, 2024May 13, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags 10-story detective magazine, bruno fischer, mug shot, norman saundersLeave a comment on June 1948 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

July 1940 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

July 1940

cover art by Norman Saunders

better image than previously posted

Posted on June 15, 2024May 13, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags 10-story detective magazine, harold francis sorensen, morgue, norman saunders, ralph powersLeave a comment on July 1940 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

cover art by Norman Saunders

cover art by Norman Saunders

May 1940 issue

better image than previously posted

Posted on June 15, 2024May 13, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags 10-story detective magazine, journalism fiction, norman saunders, ronald flaggLeave a comment on cover art by Norman Saunders

October 1940 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

October 1940

cover art by Norman Saunders

Posted on June 12, 2024May 13, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags chester brant, lone wolf detective magazine, norman saunders, paul adamsLeave a comment on October 1940 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

November 1938 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

November 1938

cover art by Norman Saunders

better image than previously posted

Posted on June 12, 2024May 13, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags carl mckinnon saunders, electric chair, james a. kirch, norman saunders, ten detective aces magazineLeave a comment on November 1938 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

October 1937 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

October 1937

cover art by Norman Saunders

better image than previously posted

[cover updated 3/22/26]

Posted on June 10, 2024March 22, 2026Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulp, updated, weird fictionTags bound, dagger, george bruce, jean francis webb, mummy, norman saunders, pharoah, sarcophagus, thrilling detective magazine, westmoreland grayLeave a comment on October 1937 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

January 1942 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

January 1942

cover art by Norman Saunders

better image than previously posted

Posted on June 10, 2024May 13, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags detective short stories magazine, edward s. ronns, jimmy o'brien, mummy, norman saunders, pharoah, roger torrey, sarcophagus, skeleton, stockingsLeave a comment on January 1942 issue ~ cover art by Norman Saunders

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