Have you heard about pulp adventure? It typically refers to the exciting mixture of fresh and classic fiction genre, such as sci-fi, mystery, horror, and more. It is a subgenre of pulp fiction, which pertains to the infamous hardboiled crime books and pulp magazines way back in the middle part of the 20th century.
The word “pulp” was derived from the inexpensive wood pulp paper, which is the primary material used to print magazines. Doc Savage, Nick Carter, Secret Agent X, Captain Future, The Avenger, and Operator No. 5 are some of the well-known pulp characters.
So, if you are currently interested in reading pulp adventure or fiction works, then it must be your lucky day! Listed below are some of the best pulp adventure books that you should add to your to-be-read list.
The Hunter in the Shadows (Thule Trilogy #1) by Joab Stieglitz
The Hunter In The Shadows by Stieglitz was published in 2019 by the Rantings of a Wandering Mind. It is the first book of the Thule Trilogy following the story of Anna Rykov and the alien invasion that endangers humanity. The protagonist had a dream that Sobak, her alter-dimensional sibling, was in peril. Thus, Anna was brought to Boston during the Depression period to search and end the life of the shape shifting extraterrestrial creature who held her captive and who plots things that could end humanity. Cletus the hound and a homeless veteran with deep secrets helped Anna on her quest. But, her questions captivated J. Edgar Hoover, whose intentions in this mission are still undisclosed.
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
This classic pulp adventure was authored by Edgar Rice Burroughs and published by A.C. McClurg in 1914. It is the first book of the series focusing on the protagonist named Tarzan. You probably are familiar with the name of the character since Disney released a film with a titled taken after the name of the character. Moreover, the story revolves around the life and adventures of the guy Tarzan who grew up in an unlikely environment for a human to be raised in, which is the jungle. It was the apes who took him in and raised him until he begins to get in touch with people and the Western society. Identity crisis and racial superiority are some of the integral themes tackled by the book.
Casino Royale by Ian Fleming
Does the named James Bond ring a bell? Well, he is the popular secret agent that was brought to life by many remarkable actors in movies with the same title as his name. The films were adapted by Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale, which is the first book of the James Bond series. It was published in 1953 by Jonathan Cape. It follows the story of a British spy who is associated with the gambling at a popular casino called Royale-les-Eaux with the purpose to bankrupt a high-profile person named Le Chiffre. Although he is known to be a great secret agent, he was still assisted by Vesper Lynd, Felix Leiter, and René Mathis during the course of the mission.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson was originally titled as The Sea Cook: A Story for Boys. It was published in 1883 by Cassell and Company in London. This book was categorized in different genre, such as adventure fiction, young adult fiction, and more. The book typically centers on pirates and treasures. Its impact on the widely known views on pirates has become larger than expected; thus, creating famous elements that spark interest from the readers, such as treasure maps with X marks, tropical locations, amputated sailor with parrots on his shoulder, and more.
Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini
This adventure novel by Rafael Sabatini was published in 1922, which revolves around piracy and justice. The author based the first few sections of the tale from Henry Pitman’s story Blood, who is a doctor that took care of the injured Monmouth rebels and was given death penalty by Judge Jeffreys. However, he run away and was held captive by pirates after his death sentence was transmitted to Barbados’ penal transportation.
Trina’s Travel 