Kenneth Johnson Books

The genius reappears, but is the twenty-first century ready for him?Dr. Amy Winslow tells the story: in foggy, nighttime San Francisco a jogging SFPD captain is savagely attacked by a Bengal tiger which then vanishes. In her ER, Amy labors unsuccessfully to save the captain’s life, then consoles his aggrieved closest friend, Lt. Luis Ortega. Neither suspects their lives will intertwine in a life-or-death mystery.The next day, checking on former patient Mrs. Hudson at her Victorian house isolated in Marin County’s forest, Amy discovers in the cellar a secret, cobweb-covered 1899 electrochemical laboratory containing a Jules Verne-esque steam-punk sarcophagus out of which springs a wild-eyed, half-mummified, crypt-keeper-like man who injects himself with something before falling dead at her feet. Amy barely revives him.He claims to be a real-life Victorian master chemist and detective named Holmes, who allowed Conan Doyle to write stories based on his cases, though was slightly annoyed when Doyle changed his real first name to the catchier Sherlock. Becoming uninspired by 1890s crime, Holmes devised this method to hibernate for a century to investigate future mysteries.Amy assumes he’s a lunatic. His Scotland Yard identity papers were stolen while he slept, so it takes her a while to realize his amazing story is true.Respectably handsome when cleaned up, Holmes is still the same brash, egoistic, uber-English, cocaine-addicted, non-feminist genius -- but now a century out of sync -- so his still-brilliant deductions are sometimes laughingly or dangerously wrong. Holmes and Amy, his reluctant new Watson, find themselves unexpectedly attracted to each other while perilously involved in reclaiming his proof of identity, aided by cybersavvy street teen Zapper. It’s all connected to the horrific death-by-tiger, only the first of several bizarre, mystifying murders being committed by an exquisitely fiendish descendant of Holmes’ Victorian archenemy, Professor Moriarty.The tone is classic Holmes -- plus a refreshing twist of fish-out-of-water humor with a surprising spark of real romance.

Focusing on a half-breed Alaskan Native, the narrative explores his struggles against powerful oil companies and their ethical facade while advocating for the rights of his community. It highlights his reliance on faith as he confronts threats and intimidation from those in charge of the pipeline. The story also sheds light on the experiences of Alaskan Natives seeking employment, detailing the support from various organizations and the challenges they faced, including scare tactics and mistreatment during his time with Alyeska Pipeline.

The book delves into the lesser-known counter-currents of witchcraft that emerged alongside the 1960s revival, particularly focusing on Traditional Witchcraft as envisioned by Robert Cochrane. It highlights his perspective of witchcraft as a gnostic pursuit of knowledge and divine connection, reinterpreting ancient mythology and folklore. Cochrane’s unique insights into figures like Tubal Cain, Robin Hood, and King Arthur offer a fresh understanding of witchcraft's spiritual dimensions. Despite his brief life and limited writings, his ideas continue to resonate and inspire modern practitioners.

When young Billy and his mother encounter Mr. Simmons in the waiting room of a veterinary clinic, they uncover a disheartening misunderstanding. Mr. Simmons, an elderly man unable to read, believed he was awaiting an appointment with a doctor for humans, not a pet doctor. The medical symbol on the building had misled him. Moved by Mr. Simmons' plight, Billy is determined to help in a way that goes beyond merely directing him to the correct physician. With his mother - a compassionate school teacher - by his side, Billy sets into motion an extraordinary chain of events. The pair not only help Mr. Simmons learn to read but, buoyed by their success, go on to establish an adult education center. Beyond Caring is a heartwarming tale of empathy, community, and the transformative power of education. In its conclusion, the story casts Billy and his mother as modern-day Good Samaritans, figures who extend help beyond the immediate need, giving others the tools they need to thrive.

Kenneth Johnson has written a beautiful book that will open the door to the magic of the Baltics. Explore the Amber Coast and its many magical mysteries, meet a pagan sun goddess, and explore the spirituality of a people who were the last to convert to Christianity in long-ago Europe. Discover the Magic of the Baltics Kenneth Johnson takes us on another magical journey in his third Crossed Crow Books title, Dance of the Sun Goddess: Pagan Folkways of the Baltic Coast. This is the first easily accessible book in the English language to offer an in-depth look into the Pagan folk traditions of the Baltic Coast, the last region of Europe to be converted to Christianity. We are introduced to the goddesses and gods of this magical land, as well as seasonal and family rituals that shed a surprising light on some of the most ancient concepts of Pagan Europe. Dance of the Sun Goddess is an inspiring addition to traditional Pagan and magical practices.

Jaguáří proroctví poprvé předkládá českým čtenářům jasný a srozumitelný úvod do duchovního učení a praktik Mayů. Jako rozsáhlý systém vzájemných vztahů a zvyklostí je posvátný kalendář páteří domorodé magie, která má své kořeny v Mexiku a Guatemale. Jaguáří proroctví je klíčem k základům věštění, rituální magie i bylinkářství, tak jak je praktikují současní mayští šamani. Tato kniha vám poutavým a snadno pochopitelným způsobem objasní základní duchovní kréda a praktiky jak starých, tak dnešních Mayů. Za pomoci jedinečného systému mayské astrologie a posvátného kalendáře si můžete vyhledat své denní znamení. Seznámíte se tak s jednoduchou, avšak spolehlivou metodou věštění, která vám poskytne radu a pomůže vám překonat úskalí duchovního rozvoje. Jaguáří proroctví je průvodcem duchovním učením a praktikami magie starých i současných Mayů. Tato vitální, mocná stezka duchovního rozvoje, která se udržela po staletí, vám nabízí překvapivý výhled do nadcházejícího milénia. Tato kniha je spolehlivou průpravou k magickému životu, který má kořeny v domorodém šamanismu Střední Ameriky.