The Spider: Fury in Steel - Action-Packed Adventure Novel | Superhero Thriller & Crime Fiction | Perfect for Comic Book Fans & Sci-Fi Readers

I was not a Spider fan. I had heard of how manic depressive the Pulp hero was, and how the plot often left massive, annoying holes. FURY IN STEEL is free of these problems, and elevates the non-stop action Pulp genre.Will Murray reveals a Pulp New York world we can relate to, where "everyone" knows The Spider's secret identity but ignores it with a wink and a nod -then cranks up the urgency by introducing the FBI's Suicide Squad. Typically The Spider resolves conflicts with blazing .45s, and certainly those smoke wagons are seen aplenty. But the Author cranks up the intensity by providing antagonists that care not a bit about The Spider's .45ACP solutions or his maniacal laugh, and in doing so elevates the hero giving him and his team the opportunity to get creative and effective in new ways.Secondary characters like Ronald Jackson and Ram Singh, assistants to The Spider's war on crime, would normally get little development or screen time. Murray skillfully expands their roles, allowing them to "breathe" but not in a "pad the word count" manner. The characters are loyal to The Master of Men and to his mission, and really shine in contrast to each other and to our pulp protagonist. Pulp heroines usually are cardboard cutouts, pretty faces with no depth. The author showcases Nita Van Sloan's love and commitment to Richard Wentworth, then flips the script to show how tough she can be. This is NOT Margo Lane.The plot Will Murray constructs takes the intensity of a The Spider plot, usually in the upper 8 to 10 range, and moves it to "11". And no dangling plot holes or overwhelming need to suspend disbelief. It IS The Spider though, so there is a massive, bloody body count... our hero isn't wearing Mr. Rogers cardigan sweater. If anything The Spider rises to the occasion with creative planning, preparation, and... violent pulp justice. Rejoice!I wasn't a Spider fan... but I am now.