Headfirst Into Hell

High above the border, justice flies with a badge and a .45. In this explosive conclusion to Horace McCoy's legendary pulp aviation series, Headfirst Into Hell: The Complete Black Mask Cases of Jerry Frost, Volume 2 collects the final seven action-packed stories of one of Black Mask magazine's toughest crime-fighting heroes. Jerry Frost isn't just any lawman-he's a Texas Ranger with wings. One of "Hell's Stepsons," Frost patrols the perilous skies of the U.S.-Mexico border, hunting smugglers, killers, and corrupt officials with nerves of steel and a fighter pilot's instinct. These hardboiled tales-originally published between 1930 and 1931-feature sky duels, borderland betrayals, and a relentless pursuit of justice in the face of overwhelming odds. Written by They Shoot Horses, Don't They? author Horace McCoy at the peak of his pulp fiction career, these classic noir-infused aviation thrillers blend hardboiled action with high-altitude drama. This edition completes the first-ever reprinting of the full Jerry Frost series-an essential collection for fans of vintage pulp magazines, aerial adventure fiction, and hard-edged crime stories. Rediscover a forgotten pulp hero in these roaring tales of justice, honor, and danger-straight from the golden age of Black Mask.