A Look at Daniel da Cruz: USS Texas, Cold War Mayhem, and Pulp Glory

This episode explores the obscure author Daniel da Cruz and his pulpy, Cold War–era thrillers—most notably the Eyes of Texas series about Gwilliam Forte, the restored USS Texas, and the Republic of Texas fighting Soviet invasion. The host summarizes da Cruz’s major novels and nonfiction, reflects on the mystery surrounding his life and limited public record, and asks listeners to share any information or memories about the author.