The Sword of Jean Lafitte (Fantasy and Horror Classics)
| By: | Kirk Mashburn |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
| Print ISBN: | 9781447403920 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781473386525 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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From the world of the classic American Pulp Magazines comes The Sword of Jean Lafitte by Kirk Mashburn.
Mashburn was a regular contributor to titles like Weird Tales, and his work often blended historical adventure with a macabre, supernatural twist.
This story centers around the legendary, enigmatic figure of Jean Lafitte, the French pirate and privateer of the Gulf Coast. The "Sword" in the title is more than a simple weapon; it is an artifact of dark power, intrinsically tied to Lafitte's mysterious past and the fate of anyone who dares to possess it. The tale follows the consequences faced by those who seek out this cursed object, bringing elements of swashbuckling adventure into the realm of occult horror.
This chilling short story is a thrilling read for fans of Pulp Era fantasy, tales of pirate lore and curses, and the unique blend of historical fiction and the macabre found in the early 20th-century American tradition.