Frank Frazetta, Fine Lines Edited by Sara Frazetta and Arnie Fenner

The full title of this volume is: FRANK FRAZETTA FINE LINES, A COLLECTION OF ILLUSTRATION & DRAWINGS BY THE GODFATHER OF FANTASTIC ART. That is a very apt description of the amazing and beautiful art that is presented here on photo grade paper in marvelous color and black and white. There are many presented here for the first time and some are presented together in groups. His marvelous art done for the Science Fiction book club's Martian series by Edgar Rice Burroughs; the Lord of the Rings portfolio that began as an "unauthorized" edition; his work for Canaveral Press; Warren's Creepy, Eerie and Vampirella; and, rare pieces that he created for friends. Sara Frazetta and Arnie Fenner have done a marvelous job in putting this volume together and it is a proud addition to anyones collection of art books; but. to the Frazetta fan and collector it is a necessity. I would never have thought that the Lancer or Ace paperback I picked up back in the 1960s would have grown into a lifelong love of fantasy art that would not have been possible without the amazing "godfather" that was Frank Frazetta. Although we never met in person, he was nice enough to autograph some labels for me in the 1970s that were affixed to some of my favorite titles. At least to me, that made him an amazing person as well. Priced at $35, this is a bargain. Order direct from Frazetta Girls, 7374 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 or www.frazettagirls.com and let them know Baryon sent you.

Kasey Chambers Backbone Tour

My best friend Jim Brock and I were able to get some front row tickets at the City Winery Atlanta. It was one of the first stops on her BACKBONE tour. She was even better than the last time we saw her. She did songs from the new album and a collection of her hits coering her entire career. Her dad, her brother and her daughter all joined hare for a fantastic acoustic version of "Not Pretty Enough" that did not leave a dry eye in the house. She always puts on a great show and if you have a chance to see her, be sure and do so. The opening artist was Summer Sweeney, who I was not familiar with, but I am sure her name will be out there soon. Here are some pictures to entice you to join in.

The Full Book Cover

Available everywhere,this week.

THE TOURIST'S GUIDE TO HAUNTED WELLMAN, by James A. Moore and Charles R. Rutledge

Crossroad Press Audio & Digital Books Now on pre-order with a release date of June 24 -- THE TOURIST'S GUIDE TO HAUNTED WELLMAN, by James A. Moore and Charles R. Rutledge, featuring another outstanding cover by Dan Brereton. This is the tenth and final book in the Jonathan Crowley Chronicles. Pre-order the eBook today or pre-order the trade paperback in a few days. Look for the other books in the series, available in eBook and print at Amazon, or in eBook at all major eBook retailers! Amazon eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCXG655Y All eBook retailers: https://books2read.com/b/4AyZQK ___________________________ Like most small towns, Wellman, Georgia has its share of ghost stories. A group of amateur paranormal investigators plan to write a book about these macabre legends, The Tourist’s Guide to Haunted Wellman. But after the ghost hunters perform a late-night ritual in a graveyard, the old stories seem to be coming true. Something has been awakened. Something angry. Something hungry. Occult specialists Jonathan Crowley and Carter Decamp begin separate investigations of the occurrences in Wellman, but soon their paths will converge, bringing them into conflict with malignant and dangerous entities. And it may be more than even their combined knowledge and skills can overcome. James A. Moore and Charles R. Rutledge return to shadow-haunted Wellman, the setting of their Griffin and Price novels, for one last tale of suspense and dark horror.

New Robert Langdon coming in September

About The Secret of Secrets The world’s most celebrated thriller writer returns with his most stunning novel yet—a propulsive, twisty, thought-provoking masterpiece that will entertain readers as only Dan Brown can do. Robert Langdon, esteemed professor of symbology, travels to Prague to attend a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon—a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship. Katherine is on the verge of publishing an explosive book that contains startling discoveries about the nature of human consciousness and threatens to disrupt centuries of established belief. But a brutal murder catapults the trip into chaos, and Katherine suddenly disappears along with her manuscript. Langdon finds himself targeted by a powerful organization and hunted by a chilling assailant sprung from Prague’s most ancient mythology. As the plot expands into London and New York, Langdon desperately searches for Katherine . . . and for answers. In a thrilling race through the dual worlds of futuristic science and mystical lore, he uncovers a shocking truth about a secret project that will forever change the way we think about the human mind.

Final Blackout by L. Ron Hubbard

Final Blackout by L Ron Hubbard, Galaxy Press, various formats, available everywhere. Reprinted from Baryon 65, April 1996.

This is the story of "the last World War" and the one man who was able to save his command and his country against the harshest of odds and opponents. It is storytelling at its best, good believable characters, well plotted story, and enough action to move the reader forward to see what happens next. And it has a moral to tell as well

Written in 1940, this is the story of "the Lieutenant" and the problems e faces trying to win a war, keep his men alive, and do what is right for his country while having to deal with a group of politicians who want everything to be "politically correct". Hubbard was a man ahead of this time.

2025 notes:In 1940, Hubbard was predicting the forthcoming World War II and the things that would happen in war and  show how politics would foreshadow the happenings in Korea and Vietnam. He also predicts the coming "political correctness" that has been underwriting the agendas that are still bubbling under many governments today.

Be sure to check your local booksellers and Amazon.com to obtain your copy

The Monster Men & Return of the Monster Men available for pre-order

 

Preorder Now: The Monster Men™ and Return of the Monster Men

Spine-Chilling Horror Lurks in the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe™

Cover art by Brian LeBlanc

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (Tarzana, California) Edgar Rice Burroughs’ The Monster Men—the classic tale of horror and what it truly means to be human—sparks to life alongside Return of the Monster Men, a spine-chilling new sequel by Scribe Award-winning author Josh Reynolds! Both books feature bloodcurdling wraparound cover art by veteran fantasy and science fiction illustrator Brian LeBlanc. The Monster Men and Return of the Monster Men release in October 2025—just in time for Halloween!—and can be preordered now. Each book will be available in trade paperback, standard hardcover, and a limited Collector’s Edition. Preorder The Monster Men and Return of the Monster Men today!

THE MONSTER MEN by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Cover art by Brian LeBlanc

On a secluded jungle island in the East Indies festers a horrifying secret. There Professor Maxon has fled with his daughter Virginia following the success of his immoral experiments to subvert the laws of nature and create life. Twelve misshapen, hideous things have risen from Maxon’s vats on the island—but Number Thirteen is almost human. Just how human, the latter will soon discover when he encounters Virginia, who awakens him to a strange new potential. But a treacherous ally and a cutthroat band of pirates have their sights on both Virginia and her father’s treasure chest, and they will stop at nothing to possess them. Now Number Thirteen must confront not only his own abominable past and the cruelty of his human antagonists, but also the frightful, soulless monsters that rove the isle of terror thirsting for violence and blood. Includes the Bonus Story “Elmer” The Rare Original Draft of “The Resurrection of Jimber-Jaw”! by Edgar Rice Burroughs A prehistoric man from the Old Stone Age wakes up in fifty thousand years later in a world of corruption, vice, and greed. The first published version of this story appeared in the February 20, 1937 issue of Argosy Weekly under the title “The Resurrection of Jimber-Jaw” and was heavily rewritten by the magazine editor. The version of the tale included in this new edition of The Monster Men is taken from Edgar Rice Burroughs’ original manuscript, and has seen only a single publication in a rare, out-of-print hardcover collection.

Hardcover Limited Collector’s Edition The hardcover Collector’s Edition of The Monster Men features: A special ERB Universe bookplate signed by ERB Universe Creative Director Christopher Paul Carey and a facsimile signature of Edgar Rice Burroughs An ERB Universe trading card featuring Brian LeBlanc’s cover art for the novel A limited print run of only 200 copies

Collectible Trading Card Only with Collector's Edition

Wraparound cover art by Brian LeBlanc Preorder your copy of The Monster Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs today!

RETURN OF THE MONSTER MEN by Josh Reynolds

Cover art by Brian LeBlanc

Thirteen months after their horrifying experiences in the East Indies, Bulan—the man once known as Townsend J. Harper, Jr.—and his wife Virginia return to the isle of terror where their adventures began. In their hearts lies a burning question: What truly happened to Number Thirteen, the soulless monster unleashed from Professor Maxon’s vats? But they are little prepared for the answer, or to confront the shadowy faction of a foreign power that has seized the island hoping to unearth its dread secrets for nefarious purposes. And when a new brood of monsters emerges from the vats and is let loose upon the island, no one is safe...for Number Thirteen is alive and well, and he is angry—as are his terrifying, monstrous kin, who seek vengeance for their own unholy creation. Includes the Bonus Novelette “Weird Worlds: Dead on Venus” by Mike Wolfer Unable to return to Earth, the crew of the fantastic airship Favonia finds themselves thrust into a life-or-death battle for survival in the storm-drenched jungles of the planet Amtor...also known as Venus! Trapped within an ancient fortress, the only hope for Captain Douglas Conover and two of his shipmates lies in their new Amtorian ally, Carson Napier. But how can the Earthly heroes and a squad of Amtorian warriors hope to prevail against the attacking horde of zombie soldiers intent on their destruction?

Hardcover Limited Collector’s Edition The hardcover Collector’s Edition of Return of the Monster Men features: A special ERB Universe bookplate signed by authors Josh Reynolds and Mike Wolfer as well as a facsimile autograph of Edgar Rice Burroughs An ERB Universe trading card featuring Brian LeBlanc’s cover art for the novel A limited print run of only 200 copies

Collectible Trading Card Only with Collector's Edition

Wraparound cover art by Brian LeBlanc Preorder your copy of Return of the Monster Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs today!

About the Authors   Edgar Rice Burroughs: Master of Adventure™ The creator of the immortal characters Tarzan of the Apes® and John Carter of Mars®, Edgar Rice Burroughs is one of the world’s most popular authors. Mr. Burroughs’ timeless tales of heroes and heroines transport readers from the jungles of Africa and the dead sea bottoms of Barsoom® to the miles-high forests of Amtor™ and the savage inner world of Pellucidar®, and even to alien civilizations Beyond the Farthest Star™. Mr. Burroughs’ books are estimated to have sold hundreds of millions of copies, and they have spawned 60 films and 250 television episodes. Josh Reynolds A professional author since 2007, Josh Reynolds has over thirty novels to his name, three of which won the Scribe Award, in addition to have written numerous short stories, novellas, and audio scripts. Born and raised in South Carolina, he now resides in Sheffield with his wife and daughter, as well as a highly excitable dog and something he hopes is a cat. A complete list of his work can be found at his website. Mike Wolfer Mike Wolfer has been a professional writer and illustrator for more than thirty years. He is the author of the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe novel The Land That Time Forgot: Fortress Primeval as well as three prior ERB Universe Universe prose novellas (“Victory Harben: Clash on Caspak,” “Beyond the Farthest Star: Escape on Zandar,” “Weird Worlds: Voyage into Terror.”). Additionally, he has been a key talent working on the canonical ERB Universe comic books, including Jane Porter, Victory Harben, Pellucidar, The Land That Time Forgot, The Monster Men, and The Moon Maid. Best known for his Widow series, Wolfer is also the creator of the Daughters of the Dark Oracle franchise, and has worked on numerous licensed properties.