James Axler
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James Axler is a house name
used by the publishing company Gold Eagle Publishing, the action adventure series published by Harlequin Enterprises Ltd
.
The name was first used for the "Deathlands
" series, which began in 1986 with Pilgrimage to Hell
, co-written by Christopher Lowder (under the pseudonym Jack Adrian) and Laurence James
. James went on to write the next 32 novels before dying on 9 February 2000. Under his own name and under the pen names James Darke, James McPhee, and James Axler, he also wrote books for the series "Dark Future," "Earth Blood," "Galactic Security Service" and "Survival 2000," as well as a number of independent novels and short stories.
The second writer to work under the Axler pen name was prolific author Mark Ellis
. A comics creator and writer, Ellis created the cult-favorite character Death Hawk
as well as adapting popular properties such as Doc Savage
and The Wild Wild West
.
Ellis contributed to Gold Eagle's The Executioner series and wrote three novels in the Deathlands series, with uncredited contributions to two others. In 1996 he created the popular Outlanders
series. He has produced more books as "James Axler" than any other writer.
Outlanders
More information about this series and the above Outlanders titles is available as part of the Outlanders article.
Pen name
A pen name, nom de plume, or literary double, is a pseudonym adopted by an author. A pen name may be used to make the author's name more distinctive, to disguise his or her gender, to distance an author from some or all of his or her works, to protect the author from retribution for his or her...
used by the publishing company Gold Eagle Publishing, the action adventure series published by Harlequin Enterprises Ltd
Harlequin Enterprises Ltd
Harlequin Enterprises Limited is a Toronto, Ontario-based company that is a publisher of series romance and women's fiction. Owned by the Torstar Corporation, the largest newspaper publisher in Canada, the company publishes approximately 120 new titles each month in 29 different languages in 107...
.
The name was first used for the "Deathlands
Deathlands
The Deathlands is a series of novels published by Gold Eagle Publishing. The first novel 'Pilgrimage to Hell' was first published in 1986. This series of novels was first written by Christopher Lowder, under the pen name Jack Adrian. Mr. Lowder became ill after developing the plot and writing most...
" series, which began in 1986 with Pilgrimage to Hell
Pilgrimage to Hell
Pilgrimage to Hell is the first book in the Deathlands Saga of novels. Written by Christopher Lowder under his pen name Jack Adrian and published on May 1, 1986, it follows the adventures of Ryan Cawdor, Krysty Wroth and J.B...
, co-written by Christopher Lowder (under the pseudonym Jack Adrian) and Laurence James
Laurence James
Laurence James was a British science fiction writer, especially known for his involvement with the "Deathlands" series.James originally worked in publishing other people's books. In 1972 he embarked on the career of "a full-time freelance author and journalist"...
. James went on to write the next 32 novels before dying on 9 February 2000. Under his own name and under the pen names James Darke, James McPhee, and James Axler, he also wrote books for the series "Dark Future," "Earth Blood," "Galactic Security Service" and "Survival 2000," as well as a number of independent novels and short stories.
The second writer to work under the Axler pen name was prolific author Mark Ellis
Mark Ellis (writer)
Mark Ellis is an American novelist and comic-book writer who under the pen name James Axler has written scores of books for the Outlanders paperback novel series and other books, as well as numerous independent comics series....
. A comics creator and writer, Ellis created the cult-favorite character Death Hawk
Death Hawk
Death Hawk is a fictional American comic book character, a self-styled salvage expert in the 25th century. The character starred in a namesake, three-issue series series published by Adventure Publications from 1987-1988, created and written by Mark Ellis...
as well as adapting popular properties such as Doc Savage
Doc Savage
Doc Savage is a fictional character originally published in American pulp magazines during the 1930s and 1940s. He was created by publisher Henry W. Ralston and editor John L...
and The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West is an American television series that ran on CBS for four seasons from September 17, 1965 to April 4, 1969....
.
Ellis contributed to Gold Eagle's The Executioner series and wrote three novels in the Deathlands series, with uncredited contributions to two others. In 1996 he created the popular Outlanders
Outlanders
Outlanders is a long-running series of science-fiction novels created by Mark Ellis and published by Gold Eagle, an imprint of Harlequin Enterprises.- Plot :...
series. He has produced more books as "James Axler" than any other writer.
Deathlands
- Pilgrimage to HellPilgrimage to HellPilgrimage to Hell is the first book in the Deathlands Saga of novels. Written by Christopher Lowder under his pen name Jack Adrian and published on May 1, 1986, it follows the adventures of Ryan Cawdor, Krysty Wroth and J.B...
(1986) (by Jack Adrian and Laurence James) - Red Holocaust (1986) (by Laurence James)
- Neutron SolsticeNeutron SolsticeNeutron Solstice is the third book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-External links:*...
(1987) (by Laurence James) - Crater LakeCrater Lake (Deathlands novel)Crater Lake is the fourth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.In the Deathlands the past and the future are clashing with frightening force.-External links:*...
(1987) (by Laurence James) - Homeward BoundHomeward Bound (Deathlands novel)Homeward Bound is the fifth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the pen name James Axler.-External links:*...
(1988) (by Laurence James) - Pony SoldiersPony SoldiersPony Soldiers is the sixth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-External links:*...
(1988) (by Laurence James) - Dectra ChainDectra ChainDectra Chain is the seventh book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-External links:*...
(1988) (by Laurence James) - Ice and FireIce and FireIce and Fire is the eighth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-External links:*...
(1988) (by Laurence James) - Red EquinoxRed EquinoxRed Equinox is the ninth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-Plot Synopsis:...
(1989) (by Laurence James) - Northstar RisingNorthstar RisingNorthstar Rising is the tenth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-Characters Introduced/Leaving:Zorro the dog Dr. Mildred Wyeth...
(1989) (by Laurence James) - Time NomadsTime NomadsTime Nomads is the eleventh book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-External links:*...
(1990) (by Laurence James) - Latitude ZeroLatitude Zero (Deathlands novel)Latitude Zero is the twelfth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-Plot Synopsis:...
(1991) (by Laurence James) - SeedlingSeedling (novel)Seedling is the thirteenth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-Plot synopsis:...
(1991) (by Laurence James) - Dark CarnivalDark Carnival (Deathlands novel)Dark Carnival is the fourteenth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-Synopsis:...
(1991) (by Laurence James) - Chill FactorChill Factor (Deathlands novel)Chill Factor is the fifteenth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-Plot synopsis:Arriving in New Mexico via a MAT-TRANS jump, Ryan Cawdor, Krysty Wroth, J. B. Dix, Dr...
(1992) (by Laurence James) - Moon FateMoon FateMoon Fate is the sixteenth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-Plot synopsis:...
(1992) (by Laurence James) - Fury's PilgrimsFury's PilgrimsFury's Pilgrims is the seventeenth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-Plot synopsis:...
(1993) (by Laurence James) - ShockscapeShockscapeShockscape is the eighteenth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-Plot synopsis:...
(1993) (by Laurence James) - Deep EmpireDeep EmpireDeep Empire is the nineteenth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-Plot synopsis:...
(1994) (by Laurence James) - Cold AsylumCold AsylumCold Asylum is the twentieth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-Plot synopsis:...
(1994) (by Laurence James) - Twilight ChildrenTwilight ChildrenTwilight Children is the twenty-first book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-Plot synopsis:...
(1994) (by Laurence James) - Rider, ReaperRider, ReaperRider, Reaper is the twenty-second book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-Plot synopsis:...
(1994) (by Laurence James) - Road WarsRoad Wars (novel)Road Wars is the twenty-third book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-Plot synopsis:...
(1994) (by Laurence James) - Trader ReduxTrader ReduxTrader Redux is the 24th book in the Deathlands series. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-External links:*...
(1994) (by Laurence James) - Genesis EchoGenesis EchoGenesis Echo is the twenty-fifth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-External links:*...
(1995) (by Laurence James) - ShadowfallShadowfall (Deathlands novel)Shadowfall is the twenty-sixth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-External links:*...
(1995) (by Laurence James) - Ground ZeroGround Zero (Deathlands novel)Ground Zero is the twenty-seventh book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-External links:*...
(1995) (by Laurence James) - Emerald FireEmerald FireEmerald Fire is the twenty-eighth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-External links:*...
(1995) (by Laurence James) - BloodlinesBloodlines (Deathlands novel)Bloodlines is the twenty-ninth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-External links:*...
(1995) (by Laurence James) - CrosswaysCrossways (Deathlands novel)Crossways is the thirtieth book in the series of Deathlands. It was written by Laurence James under the house name James Axler.-External links:*...
(1996) (by Laurence James) - Keepers of the Sun (1996) (by Laurence James)
- Circle Thrice (1996) (by Laurence James)
- Eclipse at Noon (1996) (by Laurence James)
- Stoneface (1996) (by Mark EllisMark Ellis (writer)Mark Ellis is an American novelist and comic-book writer who under the pen name James Axler has written scores of books for the Outlanders paperback novel series and other books, as well as numerous independent comics series....
) - Bitter Fruit (1996) (by Mel Odom)
- Skydark (1997) (by Alan Philipson)
- Demons of Eden (1997) (by Mark EllisMark Ellis (writer)Mark Ellis is an American novelist and comic-book writer who under the pen name James Axler has written scores of books for the Outlanders paperback novel series and other books, as well as numerous independent comics series....
) - The Mars Arena (1997) (by Mel Odom)
- Watersleep (1997) (by Terry Collins)
- Nightmare Passage (1997) (by Mark EllisMark Ellis (writer)Mark Ellis is an American novelist and comic-book writer who under the pen name James Axler has written scores of books for the Outlanders paperback novel series and other books, as well as numerous independent comics series....
) - Freedom Lost (1998) (by Terry Collins)
- Way of the Wolf (1998) (by Mel Odom)
- Dark Emblem (1998) (by Terry Collins)
- Crucible of Time (1998) (by Laurence James)
- Encounter (1999) (by Alan Philipson)
- Starfall (1999) (by Mel Odom)
- Gemini Rising (1999) (by Nick PollottaNick PollottaNick Pollotta is an American author. The majority of his work has been published by Gold Eagle Books under house names "James Axler" and "Don Pendelton".He lives in Chicago with his wife, Melissa.- 1991 :* DOOMSDAY EXAM, Fantasy/Humor...
) - Gaia's Demise (1999) (by Nick PollottaNick PollottaNick Pollotta is an American author. The majority of his work has been published by Gold Eagle Books under house names "James Axler" and "Don Pendelton".He lives in Chicago with his wife, Melissa.- 1991 :* DOOMSDAY EXAM, Fantasy/Humor...
) - Dark Reckoning (1999) (by Nick PollottaNick PollottaNick Pollotta is an American author. The majority of his work has been published by Gold Eagle Books under house names "James Axler" and "Don Pendelton".He lives in Chicago with his wife, Melissa.- 1991 :* DOOMSDAY EXAM, Fantasy/Humor...
) - Shadow World (2000) (by Alan Philipson)
- Pandora's Redoubt (2000) (by Nick PollottaNick PollottaNick Pollotta is an American author. The majority of his work has been published by Gold Eagle Books under house names "James Axler" and "Don Pendelton".He lives in Chicago with his wife, Melissa.- 1991 :* DOOMSDAY EXAM, Fantasy/Humor...
) - Rat King (2000) (by Andy Boot)
- Zero City (2000) (by Nick PollottaNick PollottaNick Pollotta is an American author. The majority of his work has been published by Gold Eagle Books under house names "James Axler" and "Don Pendelton".He lives in Chicago with his wife, Melissa.- 1991 :* DOOMSDAY EXAM, Fantasy/Humor...
) - Savage Armada (2001) (by Nick PollottaNick PollottaNick Pollotta is an American author. The majority of his work has been published by Gold Eagle Books under house names "James Axler" and "Don Pendelton".He lives in Chicago with his wife, Melissa.- 1991 :* DOOMSDAY EXAM, Fantasy/Humor...
) - Judas Strike (2001) (by Nick PollottaNick PollottaNick Pollotta is an American author. The majority of his work has been published by Gold Eagle Books under house names "James Axler" and "Don Pendelton".He lives in Chicago with his wife, Melissa.- 1991 :* DOOMSDAY EXAM, Fantasy/Humor...
) - Shadow Fortress (2001) (by Nick PollottaNick PollottaNick Pollotta is an American author. The majority of his work has been published by Gold Eagle Books under house names "James Axler" and "Don Pendelton".He lives in Chicago with his wife, Melissa.- 1991 :* DOOMSDAY EXAM, Fantasy/Humor...
) - Sunchild (2001) (by Andy Boot)
- Breakthrough (2002) (by Alan Philipson)
- Salvation Road (2002) (by Andy Boot)
- Amazon Gate (2002) (by Unknown)
- Destiny's Truth (2002) (by Unknown)
- Skydark Spawn (2003) (by Edo Van Belkom)
- Damnation Road Show (2003) (by Alan Philipson)
- Devil Riders: Scorpion God - Book 1 (2003) (by Nick PollottaNick PollottaNick Pollotta is an American author. The majority of his work has been published by Gold Eagle Books under house names "James Axler" and "Don Pendelton".He lives in Chicago with his wife, Melissa.- 1991 :* DOOMSDAY EXAM, Fantasy/Humor...
) - Bloodfire: Scorpion God - Book 2 (2003) (by Nick PollottaNick PollottaNick Pollotta is an American author. The majority of his work has been published by Gold Eagle Books under house names "James Axler" and "Don Pendelton".He lives in Chicago with his wife, Melissa.- 1991 :* DOOMSDAY EXAM, Fantasy/Humor...
) - Hellbenders (2004) (by Andy Boot)
- Separation (2004) (by Andy Boot)
- Death Hunt (2004) (by Andy Boot)
- Shaking Earth (2004) (by Victor Milan)
- Black Harvest (2005) (by Edo Van Belkom)
- Vengeance Trail (2005) (by Victor Milan)
- Ritual Chill (2005 ) (by Andy Boot)
- Atlantis Reprise (2005) (by Andy Boot)
- Labyrinth (2006) (by Alan Philipson)
- Strontium Swamp ( 2006) (by Andy Boot)
- Shatter Zone - The ColdFire Project Book 1 (2006)(by Nick PollottaNick PollottaNick Pollotta is an American author. The majority of his work has been published by Gold Eagle Books under house names "James Axler" and "Don Pendelton".He lives in Chicago with his wife, Melissa.- 1991 :* DOOMSDAY EXAM, Fantasy/Humor...
) - Perdition Valley - The ColdFire Project Book 2 (2006) (by Nick PollottaNick PollottaNick Pollotta is an American author. The majority of his work has been published by Gold Eagle Books under house names "James Axler" and "Don Pendelton".He lives in Chicago with his wife, Melissa.- 1991 :* DOOMSDAY EXAM, Fantasy/Humor...
) - Cannibal Moon (2007) (by Alan Philipson)
- Sky Raiders (2007) (by Nick PollottaNick PollottaNick Pollotta is an American author. The majority of his work has been published by Gold Eagle Books under house names "James Axler" and "Don Pendelton".He lives in Chicago with his wife, Melissa.- 1991 :* DOOMSDAY EXAM, Fantasy/Humor...
) - Remember Tomorrow (2007) (by Andy Boot)
- Sunspot (2007) (by Alan Philipson)
- Desert Kings (2008) (by Nick Pollotta)
- Apocalypse Unborn (2008) (by Alan Philipson)
- Thunder Road (2008) (by Andy Boot)
- Plague Lords (2008) (by Alan Philipson)
- Dark Resurrection (2009) (by Alan Philipson)
- Alpha Wave (2009)
Earth Blood
- Earth Blood (1993) (by Laurence James)
- Deep Trek (1994) (by Laurence James)
- Aurora Quest (1994) (by Laurence James)
OutlandersOutlandersOutlanders is a long-running series of science-fiction novels created by Mark Ellis and published by Gold Eagle, an imprint of Harlequin Enterprises.- Plot :...
- Exile to Hell (1997) (by Mark Ellis)
- Destiny Run (1997) (by Mark Ellis)
- Savage Sun (1997) (by Mark Ellis)
- Omega Path (1998) (by Mark Ellis)
- Parallax Red (1998) (by Mark Ellis)
- Doomstar Relic (1998) (by Mark Ellis)
- Iceblood (1998) (by Mark Ellis)
- Hellbound Fury - The Lost Earth Saga Book 1 (1999) (by Mark Ellis)
- Night Eternal: The Lost Earth Saga Book 2 (1999) (by Mel Odom & Mark Ellis)
- Outer Darkness - The Lost Earth Saga Book 3 (1999) (by Mark Ellis)
- Armageddon Axis (1999) (by Mark Ellis)
- Wreath of Fire (2000) (by Mel Odom with additional material by Mark Ellis)
- Shadow Scourge (2000) (by Mark Ellis)
- Hell Rising (2000) (by Mark Ellis)
- Doom Dynasty (2000) (by Mark Ellis)
- Tigers of Heaven - The Imperator Wars Book 2 (2001) (by Mark Ellis)
- Purgatory Road - The Imperator Wars Book 3 (2001) (by Mark Ellis)
- Sargasso Plunder (2001) (by Mel Odom)
- Tomb of Time (2001) (by Mark Ellis)
- Prodigal Chalice (2002) (by Mel Odom)
- Devil in the Moon: The Dragon Kings, Book 1 (2002) (by Mark Ellis)
- Dragoneye: The Dragon Kings, Book 2 (2002) (by Mark Ellis)
- Far Empire (2002) (by Mark Ellis)
- Equinox Zero (2002) (by Mark Ellis)
- Talon and Fang (2003) (by Mark Ellis)
- Sea of Plague: Heart of the World: Book 2 (2003) (by Mark Ellis)
- Awakening (2003) (by Victor Milán)
- Mad God's Wrath (2004) (by Mark Ellis)
- Sun Lor (2004) (by Victor Milán)
- Mask of the Sphinx (2004) (by Mark Ellis)
- Uluru Destiny (2004) (by Victor Milán)
- Evil Abyss (2005) (by Mark Ellis)
- Children of the Serpent (2005) (by Mark Ellis)
- Successors (2005) (by Victor Milán)
- Cerberus Storm (2005) (by Mark Ellis)
- Refuge (2006) (by Victor Milán)
- Rim Of the World (2006) (by Mark Ellis)
- Lords of the Deep (2006) (by Victor Milán)
- Hydra's Ring (2006) (by Mark Ellis)
- Closing the Cosmic Eye (2007) (by Victor Milán)
- Skull Throne (2007) (by Mark Ellis)
- Satan's Seed (2007) (by Mark Ellis)
- Dark Goddess (2007) (by Mark Ellis)
- Grailstone Gambit (2008) (by Mark Ellis)
- Ghostwalk (2008) (by Mark Ellis)
- Pantheon of Vengeance (2008) (by Douglas Wojtowicz)
- Death Cry (2008) (by Rik Hoskin)
- Serpent's Tooth (2009) (by Douglas Wojtowicz)
- Shadow Box (2009) (by Rik Hoskin)
- Janus Trap (2009) (by Rik Hoskin)
- Warlord of the Pit (2009) (by Mark Ellis)
- Reality Echo (2010) (by Douglas Wojtowicz)
- Infinity Breach (2010) (by Rik Hoskin)
- Oblivion Stone (2010) (by Rik Hoskin)
- Distortion (Offensive 2010) (by Rik Hoskin)
- Cradle of Destiny (2011) (by Douglas Wojtowicz)
More information about this series and the above Outlanders titles is available as part of the Outlanders article.
External links
- JamesAxler.com Fansite.
- GraphicAudio Books Dramatized audio book adaptations of DeathlandsDeathlandsThe Deathlands is a series of novels published by Gold Eagle Publishing. The first novel 'Pilgrimage to Hell' was first published in 1986. This series of novels was first written by Christopher Lowder, under the pen name Jack Adrian. Mr. Lowder became ill after developing the plot and writing most...
and OutlandersOutlandersOutlanders is a long-running series of science-fiction novels created by Mark Ellis and published by Gold Eagle, an imprint of Harlequin Enterprises.- Plot :...
. - Official site of Mark Ellis
- Comicspace.com Select comics work by Mark Ellis
- Mark Ellis interviewed
- Laurence James interviewed Interview by Stewart Home from 1994 with focus on this writer's work at New English Library publishing house but also touches on Deathlands series.