AIRSHIP 27 PRODUCTIONS
Presents
MARK JUSTICE’S – THE DEAD SHERIFF
On the 10th of Feb of this year, writer/radio
host Mark Justice passed away at the age of 57. During the course of his short
life, he wrote dozens of great horror, fantasy and pulp action tales. One of
his last creations was “The Dead Sheriff” originally released a few years ago
by another publisher.
Richard O’Malley is a hard working Boston reporter in the years following the
Civil War. He is fascinated by tales of
the Wild West and the colorful frontiersmen who are taming it. None captivate
him more than the stories of the Dead Sheriff; a dedicated lawman who had risen
from the grave to continue his mission. Taking his life savings, O’Malley
embarks on a personal quest to find this mythical figure and chronicle his
exploits. What he finds will make them both legends.
Airship 27 Productions Managing Editor relates the history
behind this new edition. “Prior to his
death, Mark contacted us to see if we would be willing to reprint this brilliant
weird western of his. Mark, a regular
contributor to our books, loved how we dress up our titles with classic
pulp-like covers and use interior illustrations. Mark wanted “The Dead Sheriff” to have that
authentic pulp touch and we were only to happy to deliver.”
When the author passed away unexpectedly, Fortier was left
wondering if the project would ever be completed. “When Mark’s wife, Norma Kay, contacted me
several months later, I was delighted. Norma was aware of Mark’s desire to see
this new edition get done and gave us her blessing to continue with the
project. We honestly could not have done
it without her.”
Fortier then assembled his art team under the guidance of
Art Director Rob Davis. Canadian Art
Cooper was recruited to do the nine black and white interior illustrations and
for the ghoulish western cover, Zachary Brunner was brought on board. “When we explained to them the significance
of this project” adds Fortier, “both of them were thrilled and honored to sign
on in helping to keep Mark’s dream alive.
And they delivered above and beyond.
This is truly one of the most beautiful books we have ever put out.”
Now Airship 27 Productions is thrilled to bring pulp fans
Mark Justice’s most original creation in this new, expanded edition; the first
of a brand new series starring…THE DEAD SHERIFF.
AIRSHIP 27
PRODUCTIONS – PULP FICTION FOR A NEW GENERATION!
Available now at Amazon and soon on Kindle.
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/1946183008/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1478671923&sr=1-1&keywords=Mark+Justice%27s+The+Dead+Sheriff)