Night of Battle (Shore Leave for a Slugger)

By Robert E Howard

A battered dockside under the harsh glare of electric lights, fists raised, hearts pounding-a world where glory and survival are measured in split seconds and split lips. In the gritty depths of the Depression era, the raw energy of the boxing ring collides with the uncertainty of shore leave, drawing together the restless hopes of men seeking a brief escape from the grind. Here, athletic prowess becomes a lifeline, and every bout is a gamble with pride, reputation, and something more elusive: self-respect. This hardboiled sports tale pulses with the tension and drama of vintage pulp magazines, capturing the atmosphere of 1930s sports fiction at its most visceral. The narrative thrums with the sweat and swagger of American boxing stories, immersing readers in a world where every punch carries the weight of desperation and every victory is hard-won. The action is relentless, yet the moments between the rounds-when the crowd hushes and the fighters' resolve is tested-are just as gripping, revealing the human cost behind the bravado. More than a straightforward sports drama story, this is athletic fiction at its most evocative, shaped by the era's anxieties and ambitions. The characters, both inside and outside the ring, are drawn with a keen eye for the complexities of ambition, camaraderie, and rivalry. The story's pace is brisk, its dialogue sharp, and its setting richly atmospheric, offering a snapshot of a bygone world where the stakes were always high and the outcomes never certain. For enthusiasts of pulp fiction stories and those drawn to the unique blend of action sports fiction and depression era fiction, this work remains a compelling testament to the enduring allure of the fight-both literal and metaphorical. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9377782724
• ISBN13: 9789377782726
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"