BEHIND
THE MASK Volume #1 By Tom Johnson. Published by FADING SHADOWS. Cover titles,
design, and logo created by Tom TV Powers. A
string of murders and kidnappings lead the Masked Detective on a manhunt that
could result in his own death. Follow the intrepid crime fighter as he attempts
to unravel these hideous crimes as he embarks on a deadly trail of mystery …
Clues lead the The Black Bat to
theorize that small time crime originates with a traveling circus. He turns his
information over to the police department, through his alter ego, blind Tony
Quinn. However, the case is not pursued
until a murder is reported at the circus. Now, the Black Bat, nemesis of
the underworld, takes flight to find the killer and bring the criminal activity
to a close. But at every turn the Black Bat and his team of crime fighters find
that they are faced by a super mind working behind the scenes.
When
a new inhuman terror strikes the Slums of Akelton City, leaving the acid mark
of a Skull on victim’s foreheads, can the Purple Scar uncover the diabolical
scheme of a madman, and protect the innocent citizens before death also finds
the woman he loves?
Private detective Sam Doyle took the case because he needed the money,
but he knew the dame’s husband would never cheat on such a classy doll. But
what he turns up is more than he bargained for – Hoodlums, snakes, and a cute
kitty!
The Legend disappeared in
1953, and now it’s a decade later, and Carlos Donatti wants to be a Big Shot.
What Carlos doesn’t remember is Legends never die.
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BEHIND THE MASK Volume 2 by Tom Johnson. Published by
FADING SHADOWS. Titles and cover design by Tom TV Powers. When the most
valuable diamond in the world in stolen right under the watchful eyes of Burton
Blayne, it’s a direct challenge to Funny Face, the Nemesis of the underworld.
But despite all his efforts, the Star of Africa eludes him.
When a young man is
found dead by cobra venom, Inspector Gregg calls in the underworld’s greatest
enemy, the Phantom Detective. But before the crimefighter can unravel the
mystery, Steve Huston is beaten by hoodlums, and Muriel Havens is captured by
the gang. Will the Phantom reach the mastermind before another dies from cobra
venom?
When the Man In Purple
uncovers an evil plot of massive greed, his team of rogues plan to remove their
ill-gotten gain from their vaults, but he soon discovers that these seven men
of crime are as vicious as any mad dog, and a wrong move on his part could easily
end his young career.
A small time gang kills a patrol
officer during a robbery, and Captain McGrath wants Tony Quinn’s help in
discovering the killers. Meanwhile, the Phantom Detective also wants something
from Tony Quinn, and the Black Bat might have a say in the matter.
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BEHIND
THE MASK Volume 3 by Tom Johnson, published by FADING SHADOWS. Cover Design
& Titles by Tom TV Powers. When the mayor of New York City is murdered at a
New Year’s Party, Theodore Warwick calls in the only man who can unravel the
deep mystery. But The Crimson Mask may be at the mercy of a diabolical Devil
who won’t hesitate to kill again!
Stuntmen
Steve Oakes and his pal, Jack Quinn, return to New York after their latest film
shoot in Hollywood. They encounter a young girl running from the Devil –
literally! The case intrigues the stuntmen so much, it leads to complications,
and The Angel has to step in to solve the case before murder catches up to
them!
Police
Commissioner Edward Standish enlists the aid of magician George Chance in his
investigation of the strange case of a murdered soldier. The Green Ghost takes
a hand in solving the mystery. But why was the soldier murdered, and where are
his eyes? Could even a ghost solve the riddle of the blind soldier?
When the British Ambassador to America is
assassinated, the Embassy Attaché asks the Americans for help in unraveling the
mystery. Gentle Jones, Ace of America’s Secret Service is assigned, and quickly
discovers a Nazi spy ring operating in Washington. But what could be the reason
for the assassination, and who is the mysterious couple, Countess Catherine
Mayberry and Claude Du Val, and what do they have to do with the case?
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Behind The Mask Volume 4 by Tom Johnson is now available.
Published by FADING SHADOWS. Cover & Title Design by Tom TV Powers. The
master crime fighter, Secret Agent X, is called back to duty when an overseas
agent warns of an unknown deadly attack aimed at America! But even the
unconquerable “X” is not prepared for the deadly menace that has been brought
to our shores under cover of darkness. Will the Intrepid Fighter be in time to
save his beloved, Betty Dale, when she falls into the den of …Horror’s monsters
from hell!
The Lone
Eagle must penetrate German skies to rescue two friends, and complete his
latest mission, Horror’s monsters from hell. Perhaps the strangest case in his
career, he is destined to meet an old enemy from World War 1, as well as face a
new danger. A danger that means disaster to America and the Alies, should the
German scientists succeed in their new experiments. Can even this master Ace of
the skies win through, to bring victory to the Alies?
A
mystifying murder mystery ensnares the famous criminologist and sharpshooter,
Colonel Jeremiah Custer when his team encounter a young boy accused of mayhem.
The lad cannot deny the charges for he can neither hear nor speak. The
scientific brain of the greatest man-hunter is put to task as he attempts to
unravel this new crime!
When
murder strikes the Museum of Natural History, Doc Clarke dons the red velvet
mask that sends fear into all the underworld, the Crimson Mask nemesis of all
crimedom, but this time he is faced by another creature in a mask, Anubis, the
Egyptian god of the Dead! Will he succeed, or become another walking corpse,
doing the bidding of an evil master of the dark netherworld?
What
did the miniature coffins signify? When men of great wealth and industry begin
receiving these tiny replicas of crimson caskets, their days of life are
numbered. Who is the fiend behind the murders? Young millionaire playboy, Jimmy
Gilmore wants to know, and the dreaded Mr. Death goes in search for coffins of
death! $2.99 from Amazon Kindle.
