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Heat Seeker: Exposed. A Gun Honey Series Vol.3

Part of GUN HONEY

Illustrated by Ace Continuado
Paperback
6.71"W x 10.14"H x 0.21"D   | 10 oz | 36 per carton
On sale May 12, 2026 | 112 Pages | 9781787747678
Mature

Fiery heroine Dahlia Racers is on the run in this latest volume of the acclaimed Gun Honey comics spin-off that fans of crime noir and pulp fiction will love.

The incredible creative team of this hot series is back, written by award-winning co-founder of Hard Case Crime Charles Ardai, with slick and sultry art by Ace Continuado.


Award-winning writer and co-founder of Hard Case Crime Charles Ardai returns to the Gun Honey universe in the next action-packed volume of the spin-off featuring the sultry and explosive artwork of Ace Continuado!

Dahlia Racers, the ex-girlfriend of Gun Honey Joanna Tan, is a fiery redhead who, when someone’s gunning for you, will take the heat on herself – for a price. As a master of disguise and deception, she uses every trick to dupe those who want you captured or dead.

When a relentless investigative reporter threatens to expose her criminal activities, mistress of misdirection Dahlia Racers needs to disappear - from the reporter, the police, and her own former clients who want to silence her...permanently!

If you’re a fan of classic pulp fiction and crime noir, and love a strong sexy heroine, this is the book for you!

Collects Heat Seeker: Exposed #1-4
CHARLES ARDAI is the founder and editor of Hard Case Crime as well as an acclaimed author, including of the best-selling Gun Honey comic book series. His five novels include the Shamus Award-winning SONGS OF INNOCENCE, which the Washington Post called “an instant classic.” In addition to the Shamus, Ardai has received the Edgar Allan Poe, Inkpot and Ellery Queen Awards. He was a writer and producer for six years on the TV series HAVEN, inspired by Stephen King’s first Hard Case Crime novel, THE COLORADO KID. King has called him “a true renaissance man” and “a master of the short story.” Ardai lives in New York.

Ace Continuado is a comic book artist based in the US who has worked for publishers like Dark Horse and Zenescope.
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"The finest kind of pulp noir." Ed Brubaker (Captain America)

"GUN HONEY is sexy, violent and fast, a blistering burning house of a narrative." Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition)

“I couldn’t turn these pages fast enough.” Duane Swierczynski (Birds of Prey)

"Charles Ardai is a very smart and very cool fellow.” Stephen King

"Gun Honey puts the thrill in thriller." kabooooom

“Exciting…a timeless bit of pulp crime fiction.” Comic Book Resources

“Racey and action packed superb story with stunning visuals" Geeks WorldWide

"A great read, with a fantastic lead character, written in a way that engenders a sexy, violent and fun book. 5 Stars" Comic Crusaders

"an entertaining story" Bleeding Cool

“Phenomenal…an adventure worthy of the silver screen.” Reading With a Flight Ring

“the powerhouse creation of a world-class criminal, a femme fatale, and James Bond all rolled into one.” - Comical Opinions

"A compelling addition to the Gun Honey saga..." Comic Book Addicts

"Stylish, sexy, and soaked in noir. A modern pulp thriller that feels ripped from the pages of Hard Case Crime paperbacks." Sci Fi Pulse

"Ardai delivers a plot that turns the overall Heat Seeker concept on its head while also delivering a lot of character development. [...] Heat Seeker: Exposed is easily the strongest of the three series to date." Comic Watch

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Fiery heroine Dahlia Racers is on the run in this latest volume of the acclaimed Gun Honey comics spin-off that fans of crime noir and pulp fiction will love.

The incredible creative team of this hot series is back, written by award-winning co-founder of Hard Case Crime Charles Ardai, with slick and sultry art by Ace Continuado.


Award-winning writer and co-founder of Hard Case Crime Charles Ardai returns to the Gun Honey universe in the next action-packed volume of the spin-off featuring the sultry and explosive artwork of Ace Continuado!

Dahlia Racers, the ex-girlfriend of Gun Honey Joanna Tan, is a fiery redhead who, when someone’s gunning for you, will take the heat on herself – for a price. As a master of disguise and deception, she uses every trick to dupe those who want you captured or dead.

When a relentless investigative reporter threatens to expose her criminal activities, mistress of misdirection Dahlia Racers needs to disappear - from the reporter, the police, and her own former clients who want to silence her...permanently!

If you’re a fan of classic pulp fiction and crime noir, and love a strong sexy heroine, this is the book for you!

Collects Heat Seeker: Exposed #1-4

Creators

CHARLES ARDAI is the founder and editor of Hard Case Crime as well as an acclaimed author, including of the best-selling Gun Honey comic book series. His five novels include the Shamus Award-winning SONGS OF INNOCENCE, which the Washington Post called “an instant classic.” In addition to the Shamus, Ardai has received the Edgar Allan Poe, Inkpot and Ellery Queen Awards. He was a writer and producer for six years on the TV series HAVEN, inspired by Stephen King’s first Hard Case Crime novel, THE COLORADO KID. King has called him “a true renaissance man” and “a master of the short story.” Ardai lives in New York.

Ace Continuado is a comic book artist based in the US who has worked for publishers like Dark Horse and Zenescope.

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Praise

"The finest kind of pulp noir." Ed Brubaker (Captain America)

"GUN HONEY is sexy, violent and fast, a blistering burning house of a narrative." Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition)

“I couldn’t turn these pages fast enough.” Duane Swierczynski (Birds of Prey)

"Charles Ardai is a very smart and very cool fellow.” Stephen King

"Gun Honey puts the thrill in thriller." kabooooom

“Exciting…a timeless bit of pulp crime fiction.” Comic Book Resources

“Racey and action packed superb story with stunning visuals" Geeks WorldWide

"A great read, with a fantastic lead character, written in a way that engenders a sexy, violent and fun book. 5 Stars" Comic Crusaders

"an entertaining story" Bleeding Cool

“Phenomenal…an adventure worthy of the silver screen.” Reading With a Flight Ring

“the powerhouse creation of a world-class criminal, a femme fatale, and James Bond all rolled into one.” - Comical Opinions

"A compelling addition to the Gun Honey saga..." Comic Book Addicts

"Stylish, sexy, and soaked in noir. A modern pulp thriller that feels ripped from the pages of Hard Case Crime paperbacks." Sci Fi Pulse

"Ardai delivers a plot that turns the overall Heat Seeker concept on its head while also delivering a lot of character development. [...] Heat Seeker: Exposed is easily the strongest of the three series to date." Comic Watch
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