Synopsis
John Thunstone protects a woman from the clutches of a voodoo cult.
History
First publication: Weird Tales, November 1943
Review
This is the first of a different series by Wellman, not the famous John the Balladeer, but John Thunstone, who seems to be a paranormal investigator. There were other well-known series of such investigators before this, notably Jules de Grandin, who is referenced in this story. That puts Thunstone into a rich sub-genre that was once very popular. This story is the first Thunstone story I have read. The writing is well-done with good character and an interesting situation. I found myself hooked into it quickly and enjoying it. It is a bit predictable though and I ffeel like I want more about this Legba creature and the cult around it. So I recommend it, but not a Top Tale. If you like Jules de Grandin or even Kolchak, the Night Stalker, then this story is for you.
Videos
We have the story in these editions:
All of the stories in the John Thunstone series:
The Golden Goblins
Hoofs
The Letters of Cold Fire
John Thunstone’s Inheritance
Sorcery from Thule
The Dead Man’s Hand
Thorne on the Threshold
The Shonokins
Blood from a Stone
The Dai Sword
Twice Cursed
Shonokin Town
The Leonardo Rondache
The Last Grave of Lill Warren
Rouse Him Not
The Third Cry to Legba
1 What Dreams May Come
2 The School of Darkness
