TUFF DAWSON

Full Name:	Tuff Dawson
Nationality:	British
Organization:	British Secret Service
Occupation	Agent

Creator:	Unknown
Time Span:	1962 - 1963

ABOUT THE SERIES

Tuff Dawson is an agent with the British Secret Service.

The organization for which he works, and has worked for apparently quite some time, is the Secret Operations Ministry (SOM), described simply as "the mysterious Ministry of which the public never heard but which Guards Britain's deadliest secrets". Illogically, this extremely hush-hush group that is not known by all but a select few has employees like Dawson who have an identification badge with the organization's name and a miniature reproduction of a wolf's head with the letters "S.O.M." beneath.

Heading the department is a man who is only referred to as "Z1". He shows many times over that he has very high opinions of Dawson's abilities but he does at times show his gruff nature. Dawson is always respectful but unfazed.

Regarding codenames/numbers, what Dawson has, if he indeed has one, is not revealed. For that matter, what Dawson's real first name is remains a secret as well since it is unlikely his parents felt 'Tuff' was a suitable given name. Speaking of that nickname, Dawson has been described as "as tough as his name and with nerves of steel".

Dawson is said to be Britain's ace Secret Agent but luckily for his success potential is still unknown to his country's enemies. He is able to travel to an area and investigate a problem without having the opposition already onto who and what he is. That, of course, does not mean that the other side will not catch on quickly, which it does far more often than is good for Dawson's health considering the number of times he gets knocked out.

Dawson does not work alone. From the very first adventure we have of him, he has a partner/assistant by the name of 'Slim' Harris, another agent with a nickname instead of a given name. Harris is described as young and is shown over again to be just about as intrepid as his older companion. Early on Harris tells Dawson, "like you, I'm always packed and ready to go".

NOVELLAS AND SHORT STORIES

Number of Stories:	46
First Appearance:	1962
Last Appearance:	1963


1			Gas Trap! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1962 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Nov 10, 1962 The murder of a British agent in Egypt while carrying a vital top secret microdot gets Tuff Dawson and his partner Slim Harris heading there. They will go up against a gang of Russians spies and a panther called the Cairo Killer. Click here to read the story.

2			Trapped! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1962 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Nov 17, 1962 The country of Sanchar had a government run by General Peeza who was friendly to Britain. Then an upstart Major led a small group and seized the General and sealed the borders. Tuff Dawson and Slim are directed to sneak into the country and free the General. Click here to read the story.

3			Find The Spy! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1962 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Nov 24, 1962 Despite extra careful security at a British missile plant, secret documents are still doing missing. Z 1 sends Tuff Dawson and Slim to the facility to suss out who the embedded spy is. Click here to read the story.

4			Trapped In The Desert! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1962 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Dec 1, 1962 Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris are trapped in the desert as they investigate the disappearance of an oil prospector and his group. Searching for the people, Dawson runs afoul of the notorious Sheik Hamid, no friend to the British. Click here to read the story.

5			Wrecked! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1962 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Dec 8, 1962 Tuff Dawson is on a mission to investigate the mysterious island of Kunalli which has suddenly forbidden foreign ships from approaching. Click here to read the story.

6			American Mission short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1962 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Dec 15, 1962 Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris are sent to New York City to provide bodyguard protection for a Professor Oden, a key figure attending a nuclear conference. Rumors are that the professor is slated to be kidnapped. Click here to read the story.

7			What A Holiday! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1962 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Dec 22, 1962 Tuff Dawson and his assistant Slim Harris as they attempt to enjoy a Christmas holiday in Switzerland, only to be interrupted by an urgent mission. They uncover a plot against a British Treaty Secretary during a ceremonial tree lighting, leading to a thrilling race against time. Click here to read the story.

8			A Tough Task! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1962 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Dec 29, 1962 Tuff Dawson receives a call from Z1 to locate a gang of undercover agents in London aiming to leak information about radar stations. Click here to read the story.

9			Save The Bridge! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Jan 5, 1963 Tuff Dawson and his assistant Slim Harris as they embark on a mission in the jungle of Temar to protect ruby mines from guerilla forces. They discover that the guerillas plan to destroy a bridge vital for troop reinforcements, leading to a race against time to thwart the attack. Click here to read the story.

10			Find Otto Krinzer! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Jan 12, 1963 Tuff Dawson receives an urgent call from Z1 to find Otto Krinzer, a dangerous criminal who has escaped from prison and plans to disrupt a significant meeting of Western statesmen in London. Click here to read the story.

11			The Trick! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Jan 19, 1963 Tuff Dawson and his assistant Slim Harris must deliver a young prince to his native city before a critical deadline. Click here to read the story.

12			Followed! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Jan 26, 1963 Tuff and Slim are tasked with capturing the missing nuclear physicist, Doctor Bronheim, whose disappearance poses a threat to national security. The pair are sent to Rome to locate Bronheim, who vanished during a holiday. They suspect he may have defected to his homeland. Click here to read the story.

13			Firing Squad! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Feb 2, 1963 Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris attempt to thwart the plans of a ruthless dictator, Sergeant Hispota of Rubalia, who threatens global peace with nuclear weapons. Click here to read the story.

14			Night Voyage short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Feb 9, 1963 This story follows British Secret Agents Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris as they embark on a mission to investigate mysterious salvage operations at the site of a sunken Nazi U-boat from World War II, leading to a series of thrilling encounters. Click here to read the story.

15			Murder Bid! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Feb 16, 1963 Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris are on a mission to uncover how international crooks are smuggling into Britain from Torello. Their journey takes a dangerous turn when they encounter an attempted murder by a mysterious driver. Click here to read the story.

16			Safe-Breakers! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Feb 23, 1963 Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris infiltrate an underground castle in Eastern Europe to retrieve a file containing the names of members of a sabotage organization. Click here to read the story.

17			Mysterious Intruder short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Mar 2, 1963 Tuff Dawson receives an urgent call about spies infiltrating a highly secured RAF missile base. Despite tight security measures, the spies managed to enter and escape, prompting Tuff and his partner Slim Harris to investigate how this was possible. Click here to read the story.

18			A Tough Problem! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Mar 9, 1963 Tuff Dawson and his assistant Slim Harris are working to dismantle a spy ring operating in Britain. After capturing a spy with a secret code book, they realize that the ring will need to smuggle in a new code to continue their operations. Click here to read the story.

19			Guards For The Gold! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Mar 16, 1963 Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris are tasked with ensuring the safe transport of gold bullion from Haban to Turkin to prevent the Eastern Power from gaining control over Turkin. Their journey is fraught with danger as they must navigate treachery and potential threats from spies. Click here to read the story.

20			Prisoners! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Mar 23, 1963Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris attempt to capture the notorious San Fu in Ho Kon (Hong Kong?) where he has been terrorizing local merchants with extortion and murder. Click here to read the story.

21			The Missing Trio! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Mar 30, 1963Tuff Dawson and his assistant Slim Harris investigate the mysterious disappearances of three ex-Army officers. Their investigation leads them to uncover a potential kidnapping linked to a hidden secret from World War II. Click here to read the story.

22			The Plane Which Vanished short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Apr 6, 1963Tuff Dawson is tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of a Ministry plane that vanished during a flight. The plane was carrying a potter, who claimed to have made a significant discovery related to porcelain. Click here to read the story.

23			Change Of Identity short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Apr 13, 1963Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris investigate a series of sophisticated passport forgeries that threaten European security. They disguise themselves as illegal immigrants to infiltrate a café known for attracting criminals, leading to a series of tense encounters. Click here to read the story.

24			I'll Shoot You Both! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Apr 20, 1963 Tuff Dawson receives a report about a group called the Liberators threatening to assassinate the Governor of Dekin. Concerned for the Governor's safety, Tuff and his assistant Slim Harris travel to Dekin to thwart the plan. Click here to read the story.

25			Jungle Ambush! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Apr 27, 1963Tuff Dawson and his assistant Slim Harris embark on a mission to rescue Bawana, the headman of Sudwar, who has been captured by terrorists in a jungle ambush. Click here to read the story.

26			The Vanished Diver! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, May 4, 1963 Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris investigate the mysterious disappearance of a skin-diver on a small island in the Aegean Sea. They suspect a group of men claiming to be holiday-makers may be involved in the incident. Click here to read the story.

27			Stolen Plans! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, May 11, 1963 This story narrates the investigation of stolen top-secret plans at a British shipyard, led by Secret Agent Tuff Dawson and his assistant, Slim Harris. Click here to read the story.

28			Dangerous Journey short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, May 18, 1963 Tuff and Slim are tasked with uncovering a potential threat in the ungoverned territory of Camrai. They must prevent a treaty that could allow a foreign power to control vital shipping routes. Click here to read the story.

29			Spy's Hide-Out short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, May 25, 1963Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris head to Sydney to track down a foreign spy leaking missile information. Click here to read the story.

30			Bomb Trap short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Jun 1, 1963 Tuff Dawson is tasked with investigating a serious leak of confidential information in Agaza, Tamasia. They meet an undercover agent named Husrab, who raises Tuff's suspicions. Click here to read the story.

31			Rail Robbery! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Jun 8, 1963 Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris investigate a well-planned rail robbery in South America, where a gang has hijacked weapons intended for rebel forces in Antobia. Click here to read the story.

32			The Blown-Up Bridge short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Jun 15, 1963 Tuff Dawson is tasked with investigating the sabotage of a crucial bridge in Aralia, a British Protectorate. This bridge is essential for transporting valuable tin ore from the neighboring country of Zanbee. Click here to read the story.

33			Find The Spy! (2) short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Jun 22, 1963 - Different story than #3Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris are on a mission to uncover a spy that has leaked sensitive information about a top-secret torpedo-boat trial to the Rutanian intelligence service. Click here to read the story.

34			Trapped By An Unseen Enemy short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Jun 29, 1963 Tuff Dawson and his assistant Slim Harris are on a secret mission to deliver a crucial part of a rocket missile control instrument. They learn that the first part has been stolen, putting their section at risk. Click here to read the story.

35			Jump Into Danger short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Jul 6, 1963 Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris work to deliver a crucial sealed package amidst a civil war in Zoland. Their adventure unfolds with unexpected challenges, including a spy trying to overhear their plans. Click here to read the story.

36			They Must Be Spies short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Jul 13, 1963Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris attempt to recover identity papers for an innkeeper named Razmar, which are crucial for a scientist who escaped from Rutania. Click here to read the story.

37			Trapped In A Minefield! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Jul 20, 1963 Tuff Dawson and Slim respond to a security alert indicating tampering with a safe containing top-secret defense documents. They encounter a skilled enemy agent, Axel Krekos, who escapes with microfilm of the documents. Click here to read the story.

38			Arrest That Man! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Jul 27, 1963 Tuff Dawson and his assistant Slim Harris, disguised as locals, enter Alperto to investigate its President's suspicious secret trip to Africa. They suspect the President is plotting something dangerous for Britain, as he lacks a coastline for naval power. Click here to read the story.

39			Master Spy short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Aug 3, 1963 Tuff Dawson investigates potential espionage at a chemical plant involved in a highly confidential rocket fuel test. Click here to read the story.

40			Death Of An Agent! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Aug 10, 1963 Tuff Dawson and his assistant Slim Harris arrive at Port Paiti to meet a fellow agent, M4, who has gone missing. They find M4's body in the harbor, confirming their fears that he was murdered by enemy agents. Click here to read the story.

41			Spy Plane! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Aug 17, 1963 Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris are alerted to a spy plane approaching the North East coast during a military exercise. They suspect it might be an Eastern Powers reconnaissance flight aimed at gathering intelligence on the Western Nations tactical exercises. Click here to read the story.

42			Spy Chase! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Aug 24, 1963 Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris race against time to recover a stolen anti-tank shell from a Bosonian spy who escaped on a jet airliner. Click here to read the story.

43			Mid-Air Take-Over short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Aug 31, 1963 A young King from Araquo is targeted by Sheik Ramar, an enemy seeking to overthrow him. Despite the King's insistence on flying without bodyguards, two British Secret Agents, Tuff Dawson and Slim Harris, are secretly tasked with ensuring his safety during a flight to seek weapons in Britain. Click here to read the story.

44			Far East SOS short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Sep 7, 1963 Tuff Dawson and his assistant Slim Harris investigate the murder of their colleague Jackson in Kanfoo. They discover that Jackson was killed while trying to protect a secret, and they suspect that the killer was searching for this information. Click here to read the story.

45			Poison Gas! short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Sep 14, 1963 Tuff Dawson and Slim investigates events surrounding a test flight of a new supersonic bomber, where sabotage leads to a dangerous situation for the test pilot and secret agents. Click here to read the story.

46			Mystery Spy short story Written by Unknown Copyright: 1963 Published in Lion of Fleetway Publications, Sep 21, 1963 Tuff Dawson is alerted by the British Ambassador to Rutania about a potential spy in the Embassy. The Ambassador reveals that he is the only one with the combination to a safe containing top-secret messages, which he decodes himself. After learning that sensitive information was leaked to the Rutanian Secret Service, Tuff suspects that someone may be entering the Ambassador's office while he sleeps. Click here to read the story.

MY COMMENTS

You gotta love any series hero with the nickname of 'Tuff'. Okay, you really don't but in this instance I do. Tuff is ... gotta say it ... tough. And resourceful. And not a little bit lucky to go along with his intrepid (usually read stubborn) streak.

And he has a buddy/sidekick named 'Slim'. Don't need no real names for these fellows.

The text stories are quick three-page reads, easy to zip through one in just a few minutes. It's best to read one or two and then come back later for more. Sorta like cotton candy.

GRADE

My Grade: B-

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