Nick Carter is a house pseudonym used by Award, Ace, and later Jove, publishing for the series Nick Carter who later graduated to a special agent for the Killmaster novels, a series of 261+ spy adventures published from 1964 until late 1990s.
A great number of writers have written under the pen-name over the years, beginning in September 1886 when Nick Carter first appeared in the 'New York Weekly' in a 13-week serial, entitled 'The Old Detective's Pupil; or, The Mysterious Crime of Madison Square'.
The Nick Carter character was originally conceived by Ormond G. Smith, the son of one of the founders of Street & Smith, and realized by John R. Coryell.
Nick Carter is sent to the Caribbean to find missing subs held hostage by Judas, who’s using a giant mechanical clam to capture them. Carter meets Dr Fraser, a mega babe who insists his charms won’t work on her. He battles a giant mongol, a demented torturer who uses lampreys to eat prisoners and finally has to escape a shark frenzy. This is simple straightforward pulp with no fat and loads of sex and action. If that’s what you’re after it’s great! If you want something more than a standard Bond plot with more graphic scenes you may find it meh. Overall a breeze to read.
A nice rewrite of an old Pulp character. Recast more in the James Bond spy mode. Good quick men's adventure read. If you are looking for some fast paced action and adventure then this is a recommended read.