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The Shadow is a series of pulp fiction stories written by Walter B. Gibson under the pseudonym Maxwell Grant, beginning in 1939. The series follows the adventures of The Shadow, a mysterious detective who operates in a noir-inspired urban setting, using his intelligence and secret identity to combat crime. The stories emphasize suspense, moral ambiguity, and the enigmatic nature of the protagonist.
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Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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The Golden Master is a 1939 American pulp novel by Walter B. Gibson, featuring the character The Shadow and written under the house name Maxwell…
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What order should I read the The Shadow books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Golden Master”.
How many books are in the The Shadow series?
We list 1 books by Walter B. Gibson , published in 1939.
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