South Sea Stories, October 1940

SOUTH SEA STORIES, October 1940 This pulp magazine issue features six adventure and romance stories set in tropical island locations. "Morua Fights for Love" by William O'Sullivan concerns a conflict between a sophisticated woman and an island native vying for a man's money and affection. Alfred Bester's "Treachery on Camoia" involves a man named Maverick whose three years of resentment blind him until betrayal forces clarity. E. Hoffmann Price contributes "Kerrigan Wages a Copra War," where Kerrigan must battle thieves while doubted by the woman he loves. "Mystery on Dead Man Reef" by George Armin Shaftel centers on a man under suspicion when his only witness refuses to prove his innocence. Maurice Mulford's "Love of a Primitive" explores an island maiden's violent passion. Alexander Blade's "The White Man Who Was Tabu" depicts Tane Heva's misogynistic rage. The issue includes features on Honolulu's municipal geography and exotic marine life, plus vocational advertisements and watch mail-order promotions.