FADING
SHADOWS Releases. In December 2004, the Fading Shadows line of magazines shut
down due to Tom's health problems. We thought that was the end of it, but in
2012 we were back, better than ever. This time in paperback editions, and
perfect binding. Postage per book (in US) is $3.00. If more than one book is
ordered, we can adjust the postage.
“Shadowhawke:
First Flight” by K.G. McAbee & Tom Johnson. Deposed from her kingdom, the
Spider Lady rules a new kingdom in America. Taking over the New York underworld,
she operates from a hidden cavern beneath the ground. Those who oppose her are
forced into her deadly web. But one man and his fighting team take up the trail
to bring justice to the Queen of the underworld. The Shadowhawke! $7.00
paperback, plus postage, from the author.
DOUBLE
DANGER TALES #64, containing “Murder Town” and “The Legend” by Tom Johnson. In
“Murder Town”, a drug lord murders young Jane Hayes when she
attempts to force her way into his organization. Unbeknownst to him, she had
called her girlfriend, thinking they would soon be in the money. When Peggy
comes to town asking questions, they want her dead also. But her path has
crossed that of a mysterious man in black – a man hunting the drug runners – a
man with twin automatics, and a challenging laugh promising death… The Black
Ghost! In 1953 the legends disappeared,
and now an old criminal wants back in power, but he had forgotten that Legends
never die! $7.00
paperback, plus postage, from the author.
“The Soul
Stealers” by Tom Johnson. Angels have walked among mankind since the dawn of
civilization. Although we may not recognize them, or even see their presence,
they are always with us. Perhaps they whisper advice in our dreams, or guide
our governments without their knowledge, angels are moving us towards a higher
good. Some even protect us in our final day, when violent death reaches out for
our very soul - these are the Soul Sealers! $12.00 paperback, plus postage.
Tom
Johnson’s “Treasure of Jur”, the 5th novel in the popular Jur saga. Nazi
Germany has found a time portal giving them access to the treasures of a
prehistoric land. But even with superior weapons, Hitler’s supermen may not win
through to the ultimate prize. Jungle excitement and thrills await the reader
in this current tale of greed and murder in a savage pre-dawn world. $12.00
paperback, plus postage.
“Drums of
Jur” by Tom Johnson. Jurak, the son of Aaron Jameson and Odette Aimee St.
Claire, born on Jur, returns to his birthplace seeking adventure – and love.
When the Queen of Kal-dar is kidnapped it brings an ape clan and wild men
together to mount a rescue. Dinosaurs, danger, and thrills in the savage land
of prehistoric Jur. Don’t miss this final tale in the series. $12.00 paperback, plus postage.
NEW
CLASSIC PULP FICTION STORIES by Tom Johnson. Featuring the Moon Man in
“Hunter’s Moon”, Secret Agent X in “The Death Tower”, The Man In Purple in
“Seven Men of Greed”, Dorus Noel in “The Black Shadow”, and Colonel Jeremiah
Custer in “The Silence of Death” (originally written as a Dr. Harker story).
200 pages. $12.00 paperback, plus postage, from the author.
“New Pulp Heroes” by Tom
& Ginger Johnson. The pulp scholars compile 71 essays on pulp history, new
pulp characters, plus 3 essays on villains. Data on research books, listings of
new and original pulp heroes, and fanzines are also included. Two new pulp
fiction stories: “The Mind Master” by Tom, and “The Origin of Mr. Minus” by
Ginger added to round out the book. The paperback is published through FADING
SHADOWS, and available from the author for $12.00, plus postage. This is very likely
the first of several books that will detail the history of new pulp heroes, and
their creators. For fans of old pulp and new, this is a must have for all
researchers and those looking for specific pulp characters.
“Pulp Echoes” by Tom
Johnson. Published by NTD, but now out of print, Tom still has a few copies on
hand. $12.00, plus postage. PULP ECHOES
presents seven new stories in the pulp tradition, both new and original
characters: The Bat returns in “Blind As A Bat,” The Crimson Clown returns in
“The Crimson Clown – Killer,” and Nibs Holloway battles Dr. Death in “Till
Death Do Us Part.” The Black Ghost is back in “Carnival of Death,” Captain
Anthony Adventure in “Terror in the North Country,” The Black Cat in “A Cat
among Dogs,” and Senora Scorpion in “Senora Scorpion.”
“Pangaea: Eden’s Planet” by Tom Johnson. Published by, and
still available from First Realm Publishing, $10.79, plus postage from Tom. A
Love Story, 250 Million Years In The Making Seven astronauts en route to Mars
encounter a time warp in space that disables their ship. Crash landing on
Earth, they discover an alien planet sixty million years before the dinosaurs.
Pangaea, the super continent, is filled with danger and terror, as they must
survive against fierce reptiles that ruled the Earth 250 million years in the
past!
