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This chapter explores the 1970s evolution of thriller genres, highlighting the rise of vigilante and espionage fiction that blended with sci-fi, occult, and countercultural elements. It focuses on William Bloom's Qhe! series, which uniquely combined left-wing politics, mysticism, and a bisexual person of color protagonist, reflecting the British underground's radical and psychedelic milieu. Bloom's background, his role in the counterculture, and his contributions to publishing and grassroots activism are also detailed, illustrating the interplay between genre fiction and 1970s British radicalism.

This chapter serves as an introduction to PM Press, an independent radical publisher founded in 2007 that focuses on disseminating bold political ideas and stories to inspire activism and social change. It outlines the publisher's mission to amplify radical voices and details the 'Friends of PM Press' program, which supports the publisher financially and helps sustain its efforts to distribute radical literature and media during times of global crisis. The chapter emphasizes the urgency of radical ideas in the context of global financial instability and imperial decline.