est. 65,000,000+ copies sold¹
★★★★★
“It's like Sherlock Holmes had a street-smart American cousin.”
— Grace B.
START YOUR BRADYS COLLECTION TODAY
Begin your journey and discover the detectives who thrilled a generation with drama, suspense, & action that defined a genre.
Bought separately — $50.97
Standard Bundle Discount — $44.99
Just $29.99 Today!
That's $9.99 per book! Normally $16.99
★★★★★
“It's like Sherlock Holmes had a street-smart American cousin.”
— Grace B.
START YOUR BRADYS COLLECTION TODAY
Begin your journey and discover the detectives who thrilled a generation with drama, suspense, & action that defined a genre.
Just $29.99 Today!
That's $9.99 per book! Normally $16.99
“Nickel weeklies such as the Brady detective stories were among the most widely read forms of popular entertainment in turn-of-the-century America.”
— Michael Denning, cultural historian
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3 THRILLING MYSTERIES … 3 DRAMATIC LOCATIONS
New York City
THE BRADYS AND HI-LO-JAK; OR DARK DEEDS IN CHINATOWN
— Normally $16.99 —
A reign of terror grips New York as the Bradys face Hi-Lo-Jak, a vengeful mastermind whose Chinatown assassins will stop at nothing to kill them.
San Francisco
THE BRADYS AND DR. DING; OR, DEALINGS WITH A CHINESE MAGICIAN
— Normally $16.99 —
The Bradys face hypnotism, murder, and a vanished fiancée in Dr. Ding’s deadly magic show, chasing truth from New York to San Francisco’s Chinatown.
Old West
THE BRADYS DESERT TRAIL; OR, LOST ON DEADMAN'S RUN
— Normally $16.99 —
The Bradys brave Nevada’s Deadman’s Run, battling thirst, betrayal, and outlaws in search of a vanished colonel, his daughter, and stolen gold.
Here’s what’s inside your BRADYS Starter Kit:
✔ Three complete BRADYS adventures
Over 300 pages of fast-paced investigations, cliffhangers, disguises, and last-minute escapes—the kind of stories readers once waited for every single week.
✔ Classic American pulp—untouched and authentic
The original texts as millions first read them. No rewrites. No modern edits. Just pure, turn-of-the-century detective fiction.
✔ Professionally restored for real reading
Clean text, proper spacing, and book-quality layout—so you can actually sink into the story instead of fighting bad scans and broken formatting.
Standard retail: $50.97 ($16.99 × 3)
Typical bundle price: $42.99
Today Just $29.99
That's $9.99 per book!
"Finally, readable versions! I've searched for years and this is the first time I can actually enjoy them."
— Eleanor V., 72
"I bought one, came back for the collection. Should have just started there. Worth every penny."
"Can't wait for more BRADYS. Very enjoyable read. Twists and turns not all predictable. That's why I have purchased the set."
"You can tell these were made by someone who loves the originals, not just another public domain dump."
"I meant to read one. Ended up tearing through five."
"No foul language, no over-the-top ****. Just good clean murder and mayhem!"
"Pure gaslight noir. Grit, grime, and justice."
"Fast, clean, smart. No filler. Just pure detective fun."
"The Bradys are my new obsession. Didn't see that coming."
"Zero fluff. All grit, plot, and clever twists."
"These Bradys stories are pure gaslight pulp brilliance!"
"Feels like finding a secret stash of old-school pulp gold."
"It's like Sherlock Holmes had a street-smart American cousin."
What Scholars & Trade Press say about the BRADYS ...
“Detective nickel weeklies (including the BRADYS) rank among the steadiest and most dependable sellers in popular publishing.”
— Publishing trade commentary
early 20th century
“Who has not heard of ‘Old King Brady,’ the celebrated detective, who has unraveled more mysteries than any sleuth ever heard of?”
— Publisher of Secret Service, Old and Young King Brady (1899–1926)
“Nickel weeklies were popular and accessible to most people… series characters began to appear and quickly grew in popularity.”
— Dime Novels: Television of
Their Day!
“Nickel weeklies like Secret Service were the ‘television of their day’—popular and accessible to mass audiences.”
“Nick Carter (and other dime novels including the BRADYS) … has proved to be one of the most durable fictional characters of all time.”
— Dime novel description
from Wikipedia
“Detective series like Secret Service belonged to the same mass-market canon that produced some of the most enduring fictional heroes of their time.”
“In the dime novel market, longevity was the clearest measure of success.”
— Shelley Streeby, American Studies scholar
TRY IT RISK FREE
The Reader's Honor Guarantee
I do things differently here at Tales of Murder Press — because I'm not just selling books, I'm building a community of readers who value trust as much as stories.
If you're not absolutely delighted with the mysteries in this collection, I'll give you a full 100% refund. No forms. No hoops. Just hit "reply" on your order confirmation email and let me know. Of course, I'd like to hear why — formatting issues, download problems — so I can improve them for other readers.
I trust you to be honest. I'd rather lose a sale than leave a reader unhappy. Your satisfaction will always matter more to me than the money.
But what about ... ?
Frequently Asked Questions
1: Are these the full books?
Yes. These are complete, standalone novels — not samples, not excerpts. Each story was originally published as a full BRADY'S SECRET SERVICE DETECTIVE dime novel.
2: Can I share them with my spouse or friend?
Of course. You can keep, trade, resell your paperbacks as you see fit. In fact, I encourage it. Let's share these amazing stories. Just email me your paperback order number and I'll send you a discount code for the ebook. Then you can pass along the paperback. Plus ... collector's print editions coming soon!
3: When will I receive my order?
The books are printed one at a time upon order. Total production time is about 10 – 14 days, typically, but could take longer. Plus shipping time. The books are printed in Ohio.
4: What if I have a problem with my order?
You're covered by the Reader's Honor Guarantee. Just email me and let me know the issue. I'll make it right with either a refund or a new paperback sent out ASAP at my expense.
52 issues per year · 26 years · Over 1,300 stories · Read by millions of Americans
★★★★★
“It's like Sherlock Holmes had a street-smart American cousin.”
— Grace B.
START YOUR BRADYS COLLECTION TODAY
Begin your journey and discover the detectives who thrilled a generation with drama, suspense, & action that defined a genre.
Bought separately — $50.97
Standard Bundle Discount — $44.99
Just $29.99 Today!
That's $9.99 per book! Normally $16.99
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