Waterfront Fists (Stand Up and Slug!)

By Robert E. Howard

On the Honolulu waterfront, a sailor's fists can settle a prize fight, but they cannot always tell him whom to trust. Steve Costigan, able seaman and shipboard heavyweight champion, speaks in his own rough, colloquial voice, turning every collision of boxing, maritime labour and criminal intrigue into a comic account of courage, confusion and bruised certainty. A looming bout against Red Roach, a larger southpaw, gives this boxing story its central contest, yet the danger extends beyond the ring. Costigan's impulsive confidence draws him into conflicts among waterfront fighters and criminal figures, where deception can prove as decisive as punching power. Tough enough to endure punishment but na ve enough to misread the people around him, he meets trouble with loyalty, compassion and an unwavering readiness to stand up and slug. Shipboard life and prize fighting are fused through narration that makes Costigan's personality inseparable from the action. His sailor's idiom, comic self-assurance and direct view of each confrontation lend the story a distinctive rhythm, while the contrast between his physical ability and limited judgement keeps both the humour and suspense alive. This is a compact maritime adventure driven by hard contests, divided loyalties and the uncertain boundary between helping someone and walking into a trap. 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: 9377785588
• ISBN13: 9789377785581
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"