Mouthpiece
by L. Ron Hubbard
Imagine that your father is one of New York City's top gangsters, and that you want nothing to do with him or his criminal empire. Now imagine he's been murdered . . . and the only person who gives a damn is you. Meet Mat Lawrence, a stand-up guy-think Gary Cooper-who's got one thing on his mind: revenge. The last place Mat wants to go is back to New York, but that's where the killers are, and he won't stop until they're dead . . . or he is. And there's only one man who can help him track them down: his father's criminal attorney-the Mouthpiece. But there's more than a desire for revenge at play in this deadly game. When Mat's old man went down, a million dollars went missing. Put it all together-a cold-blooded murder and a cool million gone-and it's a pretty good bet that the one thing Mat is sure to find is some serious heat. Mouthpiece was originally published in the September, 1934, edition of Thrilling Detective. That same year, as the youngest writer ever to serve as president of the New York Chapter of the American Fiction Guild, L. Ron Hubbard sought to promote greater accuracy in the writing of detective and mystery stories. To that end he invited the coroner to speak to the Guild members over lunch. He later recounted that "they would go away from the luncheon the weirdest shade of green." But, we can assume, they also went away better informed. Years later, expanding his studies in the area, Hubbard became a special officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. Also includes the tales of mystery, Flame City, the story of one man's harrowing attempt to save his father and the city from a serial arsonist; Calling Squad Cars!, in which a police dispatcher goes to extraordinary lengths to bring down a gang of bank robbers after he is accused of working with them; and Grease Spot, the story of a former racecar driver, now the owner of a wrecking company, who plays fast and loose with the police . . . and may have to pay for it. * A Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award Winner
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Author Biography
With 19 New York Times bestsellers and more than 350 million copies of his works in circulation, L. Ron Hubbard is among the most enduring and widely read authors of our time. As a leading light of American Pulp Fiction through the 1930s and '40s, he is further among the most influential authors of the modern age. Indeed, from Ray Bradbury to Stephen King, there is scarcely a master of imaginative tales who has not paid tribute to L. Ron Hubbard. Then too, of course, there is all L. Ron Hubbard represents as the Founder of Dianetics and Scientology and thus the only major religion born in the 20th century.
Review
..".one of the great pulp writers, with colorful prose, lively action writing, exotic locales, fresh variations on standard characters and situations, and well-constructed plots." --Ellery Queen
"All four stories in superb audio drama form are the perfect companion for anyone who loves a good mystery."--Gil Wilson
"Each of these of these outstanding audio books are two hour productions characterized by talented multi-cast performances, which are enhanced with impressive special effects and thematic music. Flawless technical recordings, each and every one of these very special audio books provides the listener with a true 'theatre of the mind' experience and is enthusiastically recommended." --Midwest Book Review
"For fans of golden-era pulp fiction, a winner--four winners, actually." --Booklist
"Hubbard is always a quick, fun read. Fans of pulp writing will eat these up. The audios feature full-casts and great sound effects. Listen to one and you'll be hooked." --Library Journal
one of the great pulp writers, with colorful prose, lively action writing, exotic locales, fresh variations on standard characters and situations, and well-constructed plots. Ellery Queen"
All four stories in superb audio drama form are the perfect companion for anyone who loves a good mystery. Gil Wilson"
"For fans of golden-era pulp fiction, a winner four winners, actually." Booklist"
The prolific Hubbard was a staple in pulp magazines of the 1930s-50s. He churned stories out in every genre--detective, Westerns, adventure, sf--he did it all. His tales were simple: loaded with tough men, beautiful babes, and tons of action. Mouthpiece (1934) follows a gangster's son, who himself is not involved in the rackets, but goes gunning for the bad guys nonetheless when his old man is bumped off and a cool million disappears.
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The prolific Hubbard was a staple in pulp magazines of the 1930s-50s. He churned stories out in every genre-detective, Westerns, adventure, sf-he did it all. His tales were simple: loaded with tough men, beautiful babes, and tons of action. Mouthpiece (1934) follows a gangster's son, who himself is not involved in the rackets, but goes gunning for the bad guys nonetheless when his old man is bumped off and a cool million disappears.
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