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The Black Star

• Johnston MCCULLEY (1883 - 1958)
• The Black Star was a master criminal who took great care to never be identifiable, always wore a mask so nobody knew what he looked like, rarely spoke to keep his voice from being recognized, and the only mark left at the scenes of the crimes which he and his gang committed were small black stars which were tacked as a sign of their presence, and an occasional sarcastic note to signify his presence and responsibility. Even those who worked for him knew nothing of him, all of which were making his crimes virtually unsolvable. The police were at a complete loss as to his identity and at a method of stopping his criminal activities. He seemed to have the perfect strategic setup and all advantages were in his favor. He even somehow knew where the wealthy kept their jewels and money, and knew when they would remove valuable items from their safes and deposit boxes. Thus Roger Verbeck decided to take on the case of the Black Star using his own methodology. The Black Star will keep you guessing from beginning to end, just as he kept the police and Verbeck guessing.
• Johnston McCulley was a prolific writer in the pulp fiction vein, and his Zorro series would become immensely popular. However, prior to Zorro, the Black Star was among his first repeating characters which kept readers of the day in continual suspense until his next appearance. McCulley also wrote mysteries and detective stories using various pseudonyms, including Harrison Strong. (Introduction by Roger Melin)
• Genre(s): Action & Adventure Fiction, General Fiction, Detective Fiction

The Brand of Silence

• Johnston MCCULLEY (1883 - 1958)
• Harrington Strong was a pseudonym used by author Johnston McCulley, creator of the character Zorro and many others. The Brand of Silence - A Detective Story finds Sidney Prale returning to New York after ten years during which he sought his fortune. But he finds New York a very changed place, and even more distressing, he finds that his old friends are now turning their backs on him, his old haunts no longer welcome him, and there seems to be a conspiracy against him.
• Why can't he receive service in hotels, restaurants, and theaters that he once frequented? Who is working against him? And just as importantly, why? And what is the meaning of the notes he receives which remind him of "retribution"? (Summary by Roger Melin)
• Genre(s): General Fiction, Detective Fiction

The Curse of Capistrano

• Johnston MCCULLEY (1883 - 1958)
• The Curse of Capistrano by Johnston McCulley is the first work to feature the fictional character Zorro (zorro is the Spanish word for fox). The story was later republished under the name The Mark of Zorro. Senor Zorro is deemed an outlaw as he fights those in authority while seeking justice for the oppressed. He also woos and captures the heart of the lovely Senorita Lolita, but her father would see her married to the rich Don Diego Vega. Meanwhile, the ever persistent Sgt. Gonzales is closing in on our lovers and would means to see the end of Senor Zorro. (Summary by Barry Eads)
• This project was proof listened by Elli and Joy Easton
• Genre(s): Action & Adventure Fiction

The Curse of Capistrano (Dramatic Reading)

Johnston MCCULLEY (1883 - 1958)
The Curse of Capistrano is the first work to feature the fictional character Zorro (the Spanish word for "fox"). The story was later republished under the name The Mark of Zorro. The outlaw Zorro is Public Enemy #1 in southern California during the period of Mexican rule. But he's not a bad guy, really - he fights for justice for the oppressed. And when he meets the lovely Lolita, daughter of Don Pedro, who is on the governor's bad side, he has even more reason to fight. But she's being wooed by the rich and influential but wimpy Don Diego... - Summary by TriciaG

Cast List:
Narrator: Christine Lehman
Don Diego Vega / Zorro: Tomas Peter
Sergeant Pedro Gonzales: Larry Wilson
Landlord: Jason in Panama
Don Carlos Pulido, Corporal, A Man, Soldier, Assistant, Courier: Nick Bulka
Doña Catalina Pulido: TriciaG
Señorita Lolita Pulido: Adele de Pignerolles
Landlord: Jason in Panama
Don Alejandro Vega: Roger Melin
Fray Felipe, Gentleman of Age, Dispensero, Tipsy Caballero: Phil Schempf
Magistrado, Jailer: Zames Curran
Captain Ramon: jasonlohr
Spokesman of the Caballeros: Chuck Williamson
Governor: Scotty Smith
Another Caballero: AnttiV & Elijah
Servant, Dealer in Hides, Third Caballero, Man: ToddHW
Sergeant, Guard: Shasta
Native: Esther ben Simonides


Genre(s): Action & Adventure Fiction, Dramatic Readings