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The Satan Sleuth #3
Devil, Devil
“Who breaks the chain, who disrupts the glory of the circle, must be punished. One who accepts our hand in the Ritual of the Ring and does not truly believe -- that one must die.” -- Sister Sorrow
Black Mass in Manhattan: thirteen naked figures writhed on the penthouse roof in the pale moonlight. It’s a coven in the heart of New York City, practicing the rites of the Devil. Sister Sorrow, the Bride of Lucifer, led them. Her hypnotic eyes were luminous in the deadly night: black eyes that could change man into beast and command her subjects to commit murder. Five beautiful young girls had met death at her behest. Five beheaded corpses, their bodies scarred with demonic markings. Philip St. George vowed there would be no more. Sister Sorrow would meet her match in the Satan Sleuth.
Satan Sleuth Series (5 novels, 2 unpublished):
Fighting for reason and right against the Devil and his disciples… Satan Sleuth is an occult adventure series about Philip St. George, a masked avenger fighting the forces of darkness in the 1970s.
Black Mass in Manhattan: thirteen naked figures writhed on the penthouse roof in the pale moonlight. It’s a coven in the heart of New York City, practicing the rites of the Devil. Sister Sorrow, the Bride of Lucifer, led them. Her hypnotic eyes were luminous in the deadly night: black eyes that could change man into beast and command her subjects to commit murder. Five beautiful young girls had met death at her behest. Five beheaded corpses, their bodies scarred with demonic markings. Philip St. George vowed there would be no more. Sister Sorrow would meet her match in the Satan Sleuth.
Satan Sleuth Series (5 novels, 2 unpublished):
Fighting for reason and right against the Devil and his disciples… Satan Sleuth is an occult adventure series about Philip St. George, a masked avenger fighting the forces of darkness in the 1970s.
174 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1975
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About the author
Michael Avallone
196 books40 followersAlso wrote Nick Carter: Killmaster series under Nick Carter alias with others
Michael Angelo Avallone was a prolific American author of mystery and secret agent fiction, and novelizations based on TV and films. He claimed a lifetime output over 1,000 works, including novels, short stories, articles, published under his own name or 17+ pseudonyms.
His first novel, The Tall Dolores 1953 introduced Ed Noon PI. After three dozen more, the most recent was 1989. The final volume, "Since Noon Yesterday" is, as of 2005, unpublished.
Tie-ins included Man from U.N.C.L.E., Hawaii Five-0, Mannix, Friday the 13th Part III, Beneath the Planet of the Apes and even The Partridge Family. In late 1960s novellas featured U.N.C.L.E.-like INTREX. He is sometimes cited incorrectly as the creator of Man from U.N.C.L.E. (as in the January 1967 issue of The Saint Magazine), or having died March 1.
As Troy Conway, Rod Damon: The Coxeman novel series 1967-73, parodied Man from UNCLE. An unusual entry was the novelization of the 1982 TV mini-series, A Woman Called Golda, the life of Golda Meir.
Among the many pseudonyms that Michael Avallone used (male and female) were: Mile Avalione, Mike Avalone, Nick Carter, Troy Conway, Priscilla Dalton, Mark Dane, Jeanne-Anne dePre, Dora Highland, Stuart Jason, Steve Michaels, Dorothea Nile, Edwina Noone, John Patrick, Vance Stanton, Sidney Stuart, Max Walker, and Lee Davis Willoughby.
From 1962-5, Avallone edited the Mystery Writers of America newsletter. Personal Life:
He married 1949 Lucille Asero (one son; marriage dissolved), 1960 Fran Weinstein (one son, one daughter); died Los Angeles.
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Michael Angelo Avallone was a prolific American author of mystery and secret agent fiction, and novelizations based on TV and films. He claimed a lifetime output over 1,000 works, including novels, short stories, articles, published under his own name or 17+ pseudonyms.
His first novel, The Tall Dolores 1953 introduced Ed Noon PI. After three dozen more, the most recent was 1989. The final volume, "Since Noon Yesterday" is, as of 2005, unpublished.
Tie-ins included Man from U.N.C.L.E., Hawaii Five-0, Mannix, Friday the 13th Part III, Beneath the Planet of the Apes and even The Partridge Family. In late 1960s novellas featured U.N.C.L.E.-like INTREX. He is sometimes cited incorrectly as the creator of Man from U.N.C.L.E. (as in the January 1967 issue of The Saint Magazine), or having died March 1.
As Troy Conway, Rod Damon: The Coxeman novel series 1967-73, parodied Man from UNCLE. An unusual entry was the novelization of the 1982 TV mini-series, A Woman Called Golda, the life of Golda Meir.
Among the many pseudonyms that Michael Avallone used (male and female) were: Mile Avalione, Mike Avalone, Nick Carter, Troy Conway, Priscilla Dalton, Mark Dane, Jeanne-Anne dePre, Dora Highland, Stuart Jason, Steve Michaels, Dorothea Nile, Edwina Noone, John Patrick, Vance Stanton, Sidney Stuart, Max Walker, and Lee Davis Willoughby.
From 1962-5, Avallone edited the Mystery Writers of America newsletter. Personal Life:
He married 1949 Lucille Asero (one son; marriage dissolved), 1960 Fran Weinstein (one son, one daughter); died Los Angeles.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_...
http://www.thrillingdetective.com/tri...
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January 28, 2019
A coven devoted to Satan and blood sacrifice has been targeting petite women in New York city to satisfy the Dark Lords eternal craving.
The attractive victim's dismembered heads soon draw the attention of the police (thankfully) but not until their number reaches 5.
It takes adventurer and professional paranormal detective, Phillip St. George, to piece together the puzzle, infiltrate the coven, seduce the alluring beautiful Sister Sorrow and put an end to the latest bloody chapter plaguing the unsuspecting populace.
The third (or second, depending on which paperback edition you're reading) Satan Sleuth novel by pulp hack Michael Avallone (who is known to have in-excess of 19 known author aliases) is a one sitting read which can best be coined as junk food for the brain. The plot, whilst interesting, is predictable (due to St. George's inhuman abilities; strength, intellect, and looks) and boarders on being cringe-worthy but you expect that with these kinds of books.
My rating: 2/5 stars.
The attractive victim's dismembered heads soon draw the attention of the police (thankfully) but not until their number reaches 5.
It takes adventurer and professional paranormal detective, Phillip St. George, to piece together the puzzle, infiltrate the coven, seduce the alluring beautiful Sister Sorrow and put an end to the latest bloody chapter plaguing the unsuspecting populace.
The third (or second, depending on which paperback edition you're reading) Satan Sleuth novel by pulp hack Michael Avallone (who is known to have in-excess of 19 known author aliases) is a one sitting read which can best be coined as junk food for the brain. The plot, whilst interesting, is predictable (due to St. George's inhuman abilities; strength, intellect, and looks) and boarders on being cringe-worthy but you expect that with these kinds of books.
My rating: 2/5 stars.
February 5, 2017
After head-butting a cat, the Satan Sleuth explodes an evil witch who's been murdering short women. "My imps…my tiny girls!" she screams as bits of her rain down on Fifth Avenue like confetti at a ticker tape parade.
August 9, 2020
Phillip St George is back as the avenger to take on Sister Sorrow the Bride of Lucifer who's eyes can change men in to beast and command them to murder. In New York City a coven is been run by her as she practises the rights of the devil. But that includes the murder and beheading of five young girls and Phillip St George needs to put a stop to her powers even if it includes using his charm and good looks to infiltrate the coven and end it for good.
The last of the Satan Sleuth books that were included in Paperbacks from Hell Book list. I liked the coven and witch theme and seeing Phillip use alternative powers.
A quick read and I can see why this series was included as it has that vintage horror feel about it.
The last of the Satan Sleuth books that were included in Paperbacks from Hell Book list. I liked the coven and witch theme and seeing Phillip use alternative powers.
A quick read and I can see why this series was included as it has that vintage horror feel about it.
February 17, 2020
This was by far my favorite book of the series. Not because of the satanic cult. Although, that was nice. No, it was because the plot flowed much more smoothly than the other two volumes. There was more story and action than before. The others had way to much double and triple talk. The author explained things over and over again to flesh out the pages. It still gets three stars. It was not that great.
The Devil in this is a female fashion designer that is the head of a coven which happens to have sacrifices. She bends her members minds in the black magic ways. The Satan Sleuth falls under her spell as well. Will he be offered up as the next victim? This could of been so much better.
The Devil in this is a female fashion designer that is the head of a coven which happens to have sacrifices. She bends her members minds in the black magic ways. The Satan Sleuth falls under her spell as well. Will he be offered up as the next victim? This could of been so much better.
April 2, 2020
After finishing the third and final entry in Michael Avallone's The Satan Sleuth series, I felt I should say a few words.
While this series can in no way be considered fine literature, it's a decent snapshot of the type of goofy "horror" titles that filled store bookshelves in the 70s. Each book in the series is short, easy to read, and just silly enough to be entertaining.
Think Doc Savage with a focus on occult adventures. Growing up, I used to devour the Doc Savage books, and Avallone's The Satan Sleuth series really reminded me of those crazy adventures.
While this series can in no way be considered fine literature, it's a decent snapshot of the type of goofy "horror" titles that filled store bookshelves in the 70s. Each book in the series is short, easy to read, and just silly enough to be entertaining.
Think Doc Savage with a focus on occult adventures. Growing up, I used to devour the Doc Savage books, and Avallone's The Satan Sleuth series really reminded me of those crazy adventures.
July 19, 2023
The best of the three book series. The ending fell a bit flat for me, but it was the most interesting of then all. Leave it to our Satan Sleuth to always reveal the truth to solve the mystery.
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September 8, 2024Of course Satan Sleuth
has "The Ram's Staff"! Big penis
undoes evil cult.
has "The Ram's Staff"! Big penis
undoes evil cult.
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May 5, 2009The Satan Sleuth No. 3: Devil, Devil by Michael Avallone (1975)
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