The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 22nd, 1996
During his lifetime, August Derleth's 150 books earned him a reputation as the state's most prolific writer.
But now, 25 years after his death, a discovery of lost manuscripts shows the Sauk City native was even more prolific than anyone had thought.
Derleth gained a regional reputation for his chronicles of small-town life, mystery novels, kids' books and other genres. His fans hope now Derleth will gain the national audience that eluded the author while he was alive. "It's going to resurrect him from oblivion," said Peter Ruber, Derleth's former publisher, who will serve as editor of the n...
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