Sara Light-Waller, a local author and podcaster, has published her fourth “new pulp” book — “Shadow On the Moon.”
The illustrated novelette brings the 1930s pulp detective hero the Moon Man back to life for a new adventure, according to a news release from Light-Waller. The book is set in 1936 during the later half of the original series.
This time, Moon Man faces off against the Nine Spheres, a criminal gang that uses drugs to force their victims to commit crimes. Their next target is Sue McEwen, fiancé of Detective Sergeant Stephen Thatcher, the secret identity of Moon Man.
“Shadow on the Moon’s” hand-painted cover emulates the cover art of the “Ten Detective Aces” magazine, where the original “Moon Man” novelettes were published from 1934 to 1937. The new book is set up to look like a pulp magazine with the text in two columns, including faux period essays and advertisements, the release stated.
The book has been in pre-release sales since June 26. Each book includes a choice of two handmade pinback buttons (“Team Moon Man; Robin Hood in Glass” or “Team Police: Great City’s Finest”), a signed bookplate and bookmark, all for $16.95, plus shipping. “Shadow on the Moon” makes its official debut at Seattle WorldCon from Aug. 13 to 17, where Light-Waller will speak about 1930s pulp fiction. Pre-release orders go out in late August 2025.
For more information, and to preorder a copy, visit shorturl.at/vQjUT.
