I'm just going to direct you to the review by John Olsen over at that wonderful resource, The Shadow in Review. This is, thankfully, the final "effort" by Bruce Elliott. And since it's Thanksgiving I want to give a bit of an out for Mr. Elliott and his interpretation of our hero. The editorial staff was in upheaval and trying to modernize a character that didn't need to be changed. I encourage you to pull out your copy of "The Night Master" by Robert Sampson and read up on what was going on behind the scenes. I'm sure the author was directed to embrace the radio version which was mostly Lamont Cranston themed and write more "sophisticated" tales. The problem? It didn't work. And now, with this issue, it's over. Walter is back, if only for five more pulp stories.
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