Founding Fathers: Restored Classics to Go Edition
Aug 2026 · Otbebookpublishing
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Robert Bloch's "Founding Fathers" begins as a riotous time-travel caper, with Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, and Charles Thomson recast as wisecracking gangsters barging into Independence Hall to rewrite history. Franklin nervously takes charge, coaching the others through a frantic, slang-filled version of the signing of the Declaration, while the comedy sharpens the contrast between patriotic legend and criminal hustle. The story then shifts into harder crime-fiction territory when a crew of bookmakers and small-time crooks, desperate over debts and hounded by police and the taxman, turns to their wealthy client, Professor Cobbett. Instead of easy money, they find a secret basement laboratory and a machine that can send people into the past. Led by the pragmatic Thinker, the gang sees history itself as a bank vault, researches the Revolution, and targets the hidden treasury in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. To get close enough, they impersonate the Founding Fathers and force Cobbett into the plan, only to discover that changing the past has changed everything. Their attempt to escape collapses into a grimly comic trap: the Revolution has gone differently, the machine no longer works, and the crew is stranded in an alternate world where their scheme has gone disastrously wrong. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
Robert Bloch's "Founding Fathers" begins as a riotous time-travel caper, with Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, and Charles Thomson recast as wisecracking gangsters barging into Independence Hall to rewrite history. Franklin nervously takes charge, coaching the others through a f...
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Robert Bloch (1917-1994) was an American writer whose work profoundly influenced the horror and thriller genres. Born in Chicago, Bloch's early fascination with the macabre was sparked by reading pulp magazines and the works of H.P. Lovecraft. This led to a correspondence with Lovecraft, who became a mentor and encouraged Bloch's writing career.Bloch's most famous contribution to literature is undoubtedly "Psycho" (1959), a novel that redefined psychological horror and was famously adapted into the iconic Alfred Hitchcock film. This work cemented Bloch's reputation as a master of suspense and psychological complexity, influencing a generation of writers and filmmakers, including Stephen King and Quentin Tarantino.Throughout his career, Bloch wrote over 30 novels and hundreds of short stories, spanning genres from horror to science fiction. His ability to blend dark humor with chilling narratives set him apart from his contemporaries. Bloch was also an accomplished screenwriter, contributing to television series like "Star Trek" and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents."Controversy occasionally touched Bloch's career, particularly regarding his exploration of taboo subjects and the psychological depths of his characters. However, his willingness to delve into the darker aspects of human nature was revolutionary, challenging societal norms and expanding the boundaries of genre fiction.Bloch's legacy endures through his innovative storytelling and his influence on contemporary horror and thriller narratives. His work continues to captivate and terrify readers, proving that his insights into the human psyche remain as relevant today as they were in his time.
Robert Bloch (1917-1994) was an American writer whose work profoundly influenced the horror and thriller genres. Born in Chicago, Bloch's early fascination with the macabre was sparked by reading pulp magazines and the works of H.P. Lovecraft. This led to a correspondence with Lovecraft, who beca...
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