EPISODES FROM THE ZERO HOUR!™

EPISODES FROM THE ZERO HOUR! PRESENTS VOLUME TWO
New Pulp Publisher Back with Original Creation:
A Father Michael Ryan Story

NEW JERSEY - With a fist in one hand and a rosary in the other, EPISODES FROM THE ZERO HOUR! is proud to announce the publication of its second volume, featuring the classic first episode, WARRIOR'S HEART, of Federal City’s own battling priest, Father Michael Ryan, available now on their electronic print storefront, http://www.lulu.com/zerohour

From the book jacket: Father Michael Ryan grew up on the mean streets of Federal City. He was a tough kid until the angels recruited him for the church. Then the war came and Mike Ryan found himself in the South Pacific, putting his courage and moral strength to the test as a Marine Chaplain. Now he ’s home, tired, weary and ready to pick up the pieces of his life. But can he ever leave the past truly behind as he meets the challenges of a new kind of ministry? Soon enough the neighborhoods of Federal City are about to get a wake up call from God’s Ex-Marine. You can bet there’ll be a rosary in one hand and a fist in the other. This volume also includes a special guest appearance by TOUGH GUY FOR HIRE, Tommy “KNUCKLES” McNichols!

Written by renowned pulp writer Ron Fortier, this volume showcases an astounding cover and interior illustration by illustrator Dave Flora (Tales of the Revenant), along with design by Anthony Schiavino. Volume Two has received praise from established professionals in the pulp publishing world:

“Fortier brings the post-war era back to life with exuberance and two-fisted pulp style.”
said Charles Ardai, founder of HARD CASE CRIME.

“‘A man of peace with a warrior’s heart. I knew he was going to give me grief when he got out of the Marines. Looks like I was right.’ This line, taken from Ron Fortier’s A FATHER MICHAEL RYAN STORY sums up the character far better than any one blurb could,” said Bobby Nash, author of Evil Ways, Lance Star, and Domino Lady. “Father Michael Ryan walks a fine line. He is a contradiction, a man of God and a skilled warrior all rolled into one. The right nudge could easily force Father Michael on one side of that fine line or the other; man of peace or man of war. And in Federal City there is always someone willing to give a little nudge.”

“Once again, Ron Fortier has constructed a rich and compelling world, and he’s done it with such ease that he drives all of us other writers to jealously!” said Brian Meredith, creator of Modern Pulp and Steve Lawlis. “With A FATHER MICHAEL RYAN STORY, he has created a lead character that borders on the truly heroic, yet is down-to-earth and conflicted, by putting a man of the cloth onto the path of the warrior. I anxiously await the next thrilling chapter!”

A Blinding Force Productions Serialized Feature
EPISODES FROM THE ZERO HOUR!
VOLUME TWO

Written by Ron Fortier
Cover and illustration by Dave Flora
Production and design by Anthony Schiavino

42 Pages with Ads
Perfect Bound

PRICE:
$8.00 tradepaper

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