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Capt. George Warburton Lewis

1878–1963

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George Warburton Lewis (1878–1963) was an American soldier, administrator, and writer whose extraordinary military and diplomatic career spanned the Philippines, China, Panama, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Liberia. A captain in the U.S. Army and later a government official abroad, Lewis published fiction, poetry, and memoir between 1909 and 1949. His work appeared in a range of popular magazines, including Weird Tales, Detective Tales, Adventure, and Ghost Stories. Drawing on his global experiences, Lewis brought a sense of realism and exotic atmosphere to his pulp-era fiction.

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The Return of Paul Slavsky

Capt. George Warburton Lewis·1923·14 min read

Originally published in the early 20th century, "The Return of Paul Slavsky" is a crime thriller infused with psychological horror, following Inspector Brandon and criminologist Joe Seagraves as they pursue the dangerous Slavsky family—revolutionary terrorists operating in America. When Paul is killed in a confrontation with Brandon, his sister Olga takes his place in the underground "League," convinced that her brother's vengeful spirit will return to finish what he started. The story builds to a shocking and grotesque revelation aboard a midnight train that challenges the detectives' understanding of reality and sanity.