A Chance Find, a Lingering Dream, and The Deceivers

(L-R) 1952 hardback and 1998 softcover editions of The Deceivers by John Masters, alonside a sealed box of Frazetta Series I trading cards

One of the simple pleasures of warm weather is the return of garage sales. While thumbing through a bin of old books—and finding a sealed box of 1991 Frazetta Series I trading cards I once collected—I came across a couple of worn copies of The Deceivers by John Masters. The discovery felt oddly timed. Just a few weeks ago, I had mentioned the film adaptation—something I hadn’t thought about in years—after it resurfaced in a particularly unsettling dream involving three succubi. Until now, I hadn't realized that the film was based on a novel. With some hesitation, and at the risk of inviting another restless night, I look forward to reading it.

Random page from my trading card binder featuring
Frazetta Series I and Frazetta Series II trading cards