Stephen Mertz Anthologies books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Stephen Mertz Anthologies series?"

"There are three books in the Stephen Mertz Anthologies series, published between 2009 and 2013."

Q: "What is the first book in the Stephen Mertz Anthologies series?"

"The first book in the Stephen Mertz Anthologies series is Son of Retro Pulp Tales, published in 2009."

Q: "What are the Blood \u0026 Tacos anthologies?"

"Blood \u0026 Tacos is a pulp fiction revival series that pays tribute to men's adventure paperbacks of the 1970s and 1980s. Stephen Mertz contributed to issues #3 (2012) and the collected edition The Beginning (2013)."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Son of Retro Pulp Tales	2009	Stephen Mertz	Buy
2	Blood & Tacos #3	2012	Stephen Mertz	Buy
3	Blood & Tacos: The Beginning	2013	Stephen Mertz	Buy

Stephen Mertz’s anthology appearances reflect his deep roots in pulp and action fiction. Son of Retro Pulp Tales (2009) is a throwback to classic pulp storytelling, while the Blood & Tacos series (2012-2013) is a tongue-in-cheek celebration of the men’s adventure paperback tradition that Mertz helped define.

These contributions place Mertz alongside other writers who keep the pulp action tradition alive while having fun with its conventions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Stephen Mertz Anthologies series?

There are three books in the Stephen Mertz Anthologies series, published between 2009 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Stephen Mertz Anthologies series?

The first book in the Stephen Mertz Anthologies series is Son of Retro Pulp Tales, published in 2009.

What are the Blood & Tacos anthologies?

Blood & Tacos is a pulp fiction revival series that pays tribute to men’s adventure paperbacks of the 1970s and 1980s. Stephen Mertz contributed to issues #3 (2012) and the collected edition The Beginning (2013).

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order