Black Cat Weekly #161

Black Cat Weekly #161 PDF Author: Robert Lopresti
Publisher: Black Cat Weekly
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 363

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We have another great lineup this time, with original tales by Robert Lopresti (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), Shannon Taft (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), Wayne Carey, Teel James Glenn, and JM Cyrus (who gets the honor of having the story with the longest title that we’ve [yet] published!) As always, it’s an eclectic mix, from traditional mysteries to supernatural crimes, from space opera to a fantastic world of moving islands…and everything in between! I hope you enjoy them all. And special thanks to our art director, Ron Miller, who has found a terrific Steve Hickman cover for this issue (and continues to design amazing covers). Here’s the complete lineup— Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Shanks’s Last Words,” by Robert Lopresti [Michael Bracken Presents short story] A shrewd mystery writer teams up with a rookie detective to try to solve a small-town accountant’s murder, unraveling cryptic clues. “The Case of the Sabotaged Sloops,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] A small-town boat race faces sabotage threats. Can you solve the case before Detective Kelly Stone? “Beware the Bunnyman,” by Shannon Taft [Barb Goffman Presents short story] A detective tries to unravel the truth behind a bizarre murder involving a giant rabbit costume and marital deception. “The Jade Dragon of Dunhuang,” by Wayne Carey [short story] An expert in Chinese antiquities visits 1930s San Francisco, entangling himself in intrigue over a rare jade artifact. The Sturgis Wager, by Edgar Morette [novel] A detective tackles a case of bank fraud and murder in 1890s New York, using keen observation and deductive reasoning. Science Fiction & Fantasy: “Dr. Darque and the Phantom Fear,” by Teel James Glenn [short story] A detective investigates mysterious deaths at Coney Island, uncovering a supernatural threat feeding on fear. “How To Cross the Cavorting Sea’s Wandering Islands During the Fourth Dance of the Widdershins Elliptical Cycle,” by JM Cyrus [short story] A man’s journey across magical islands becomes a voyage of self-discovery and unexpected love in a whimsical world. “The Return of Lancelot Biggs,” by Nelson S. Bond [short story] Quirky spaceship crew faces danger as efficiency expert’s mistakes pit them against the Sun’s deadly pull. “Murderer’s Chain,” by Wenzell Brown [short story] A greedy son-in-law plots murder with an alien weapon, but his scheme unravels in an unexpected twist. “Home Is the Hero,” by E.C. Tubb [short story] A space pioneer returns to Earth, grappling with physical challenges and the complexities of his heroic status.

Black Cat Weekly #161

Black Cat Weekly #161 PDF Author: Robert Lopresti
Publisher: Black Cat Weekly
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 363

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We have another great lineup this time, with original tales by Robert Lopresti (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), Shannon Taft (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), Wayne Carey, Teel James Glenn, and JM Cyrus (who gets the honor of having the story with the longest title that we’ve [yet] published!) As always, it’s an eclectic mix, from traditional mysteries to supernatural crimes, from space opera to a fantastic world of moving islands…and everything in between! I hope you enjoy them all. And special thanks to our art director, Ron Miller, who has found a terrific Steve Hickman cover for this issue (and continues to design amazing covers). Here’s the complete lineup— Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Shanks’s Last Words,” by Robert Lopresti [Michael Bracken Presents short story] A shrewd mystery writer teams up with a rookie detective to try to solve a small-town accountant’s murder, unraveling cryptic clues. “The Case of the Sabotaged Sloops,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] A small-town boat race faces sabotage threats. Can you solve the case before Detective Kelly Stone? “Beware the Bunnyman,” by Shannon Taft [Barb Goffman Presents short story] A detective tries to unravel the truth behind a bizarre murder involving a giant rabbit costume and marital deception. “The Jade Dragon of Dunhuang,” by Wayne Carey [short story] An expert in Chinese antiquities visits 1930s San Francisco, entangling himself in intrigue over a rare jade artifact. The Sturgis Wager, by Edgar Morette [novel] A detective tackles a case of bank fraud and murder in 1890s New York, using keen observation and deductive reasoning. Science Fiction & Fantasy: “Dr. Darque and the Phantom Fear,” by Teel James Glenn [short story] A detective investigates mysterious deaths at Coney Island, uncovering a supernatural threat feeding on fear. “How To Cross the Cavorting Sea’s Wandering Islands During the Fourth Dance of the Widdershins Elliptical Cycle,” by JM Cyrus [short story] A man’s journey across magical islands becomes a voyage of self-discovery and unexpected love in a whimsical world. “The Return of Lancelot Biggs,” by Nelson S. Bond [short story] Quirky spaceship crew faces danger as efficiency expert’s mistakes pit them against the Sun’s deadly pull. “Murderer’s Chain,” by Wenzell Brown [short story] A greedy son-in-law plots murder with an alien weapon, but his scheme unravels in an unexpected twist. “Home Is the Hero,” by E.C. Tubb [short story] A space pioneer returns to Earth, grappling with physical challenges and the complexities of his heroic status.

Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News

Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News PDF Author: I. A. Mekeel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Stamp collecting
Languages : en
Pages : 728

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Black Cat Weekly #31

Black Cat Weekly #31 PDF Author: Ian Watson
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1667699881
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 507

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Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #31. This time, the lineup includes pretty much everything fans look for in fantasy and science fiction—time travel, pyramids, space adventure, alternate history, war, monkeys, and even Nazi spies. Does it get much better than that? Not to forget our mystery readers, for them we have time travel, a private detective, police, international adventure, war, a solve-it-yourself puzzler, and even Nazis. (Did I mention there’s some overlap between the fantastic and the mysterious in this issue? Surprise! There is.) I leave you to sort it out among yourselves. In case you need some help, here’s the breakdown: Non-Fiction: “Speaking with Joe Haldeman,” conducted by Darrell Schweitzer [interview] Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “The Dutiful Rookie,” by James Holding [short story] “A Wee Bit Of Dough,” by Hal Charles [solve-it-yourself mystery] “The Case of the Truculent Avocado,” by Mark Thielman [Barb Goffman Presents short story] Paying the Price, by Nicholas Carter [novel] “Van Goghing, Goghing, Gone,” by Alan Orloff [Michael Bracken Presents short story] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “Van Goghing, Goghing, Gone,” by Alan Orloff [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “How High Your Gods Can Count,” by Tegan Moore [Cynthia Ward Presents short story] “How We Came Back From Mars,” by Ian Watson [Darrell Schweitzer Presents short story] “Death by Proxy,” by Malcolm Jameson[short story] Bring the Jubilee, by Ward Moore [novel]

Black Cat Weekly #14

Black Cat Weekly #14 PDF Author: Zenith Brown
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1479479845
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 656

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Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #14. Over the next few issues, you will note a number of changes coming to Black Cat Weekly. We have been expanding our staff of editors, and this issue Michael Brachen brings us his first selection, “A Ship Called Pandora,” by Melodie Campbell—which fits neatly in both the science fiction and mystery genres! Barb Goffman has an off week, since we’re using one of her own stories—“Whose Wine Is It Anyway?” which was a nominee for the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. Of course, we also have several mystery novels—a Mr. Pinkerton puzzler by Zenith Brown and a classic Nick Carter detective story. And don’t miss this issue’s Solve-It-Yourself mystery by Hal Charles. On the science fiction and fantasy side, Michael Brachen brings us his first selection, “A Ship Called Pandora,” by Melodie Campbell—which fits neatly in both the science fiction and mystery genres! (No, you’re not suffering from deja vu. I’m just repeating myself.) New acquiring editor Darrell Schweitzer makes his first selection for BCW with Tom Purdom’s “Madame Pompadour’s Blade,” which combines French history and magic. (Next issue we hope to have a selection from Cynthia M. Ward, another new acquiring editor who is joining th staff.) Plus we have a classic short by Henry Kutttner, a modern short storoy by the late Larry Tritten, a short novel Edmond Hamilton, and I’ve snuck in a fantasy of my own, “Dreamtime in Adjaphon.” Here’s the complete lineup: Mysteries / Suspense “Saving Downtown Abbey,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] Two Against Scotland Yard, by Zenith Brown [novel] “Whose Wine Is It Anyway?” by Barb Goffman [short story] A Cigarette Clue, by Nicholas Carter [novel] “A Ship Called Pandora,” by Melodie Campbell [short story] Science Fiction & Fantasy “A Ship Called Pandora,” by Melodie Campbell [short story] “Dreamtime In Adjaphon,” by John Gregory Betancourt [short story] “Hydra,” by Henry Kuttner [short story] “Madame Pompadour’s Blade,” by Tom Purdom [short story] “The Dead Woods,” by Larry Tritten [short story] Battle For The Stars, by Edmond Hamilton [short novel]

Black Cat Weekly #60

Black Cat Weekly #60 PDF Author: Dave Zeltserman
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1667660209
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225

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Black Cat Weekly #60 presents another great lineup of modern and classic tales. This issue kicks off with "Buxton," an original by Dave Zeltserman, and continues through classic crime and detective stories, including a psychic detective tale featuring Jules de Grandin by Seabury Quinn. Plus there are monsters, hardboiled detective Nazi villains, science fiction, and more! Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Buxton”by Dave Zeltserman [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “The Unlucky Horseshoe” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “Nineteen Creaks” by Peter DiChellis [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “Thirty Pieces of Lead” by Frank Kane [short story] “Suicide” by Frank Kane [short story] “The Tenants of Broussac,” by Seabury Quinn [novelet, psychic detective] Science Fiction / Fantasy / Horror: “Finders”by Melissa Scott [Cynthia Ward Presents short story] “Boiling Point” by Lester del Re [short story] “Murder by Magic” by Sydney J. Bounds [short story] “The Vampire Maid,” by Hume Nisbet [short story] “The Tenants of Broussac,” by Seabury Quinn [novelet, psychic detective]

Black Cat Weekly #169

Black Cat Weekly #169 PDF Author: M.E. Proctor
Publisher: Black Cat Weekly
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 627

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NOVELS Hunter at Large, by Thomas B. Dewey Detective Mickey Phillips seeks revenge after a deadly attack leaves his world in ruins. A classic noir crime novel. That Worlds May Live, by Nelson S. Bond Scientists race to save Earth from mysterious cosmic rays. An interplanetary adventure filled with bold heroes, alien civilizations, and stunning revelations. SERIAL NOVEL The Dark Pilgrimage, by Edmund Glasby [Part 2 of 2] The conclusion of the second apocalypse of Brother Santiago. SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY “A Memorable Clue,” by Hal Charles Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there! SHORT STORIES “The Intruder,” by Richie Narvaez [Michael Bracken Presents short story] Missing cash, creaking floorboards, and an unlocked door—was it a thief, a lover, or something worse? “Where There’s a Will,” by Elizabeth Hosang [Barb Goffman Presents short story] A family’s Thanksgiving reunion turns deadly when Grandma’s will demands a murderous twist “The Couple Next Door,” by Wayne J. Gardiner Two victims, no past, and no leads—the case seems impossible. But Reilly knows someone out there holds the deadly truth. “Magpie,” by M.E. Proctor A jade pendant vanishes, a fake Picasso raises eyebrows—and Alice’s magpie tendencies spark trouble in a family full of surprises. “Misplaced Person,” by E.C. Tubb Sleepless, emotionless, and terrified, Mark seeks answers to his fear. NOVELET “The Green Ray”, by Arthur Leo Zagat A brilliant scientist perfects a devastating light-ray, but enemies close in.

Black Cat Weekly #51

Black Cat Weekly #51 PDF Author: Michael Bracken
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1667640119
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1246

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Our 51st issue is another strong one one, with four of our acquiring editors finding tales for us. Michael Bracken has an original Bev Vincent mystery, and Barb Goffman has a winner from R.T. Lawton. Cynthia Ward turns the tables on fellow editor Michael Bracken and selects a haunted house story by him! And too-long-absent editor Paul Di Filippo has picked a powerful story by Sheree R. Thomas. Good stuff. As if that’s not enough (which it never is for the Black Cat!), we have gone back to the pulps for some historical mystery-adventure tales by Harold Lamb and Philip M. Fisher, and dived even deeper for a collection of mysteries by Dick Donovan called The Chronicles of Michael Danevitch of the Russian Secret Service. On the science fiction front, we have novellas by Arthur Leo Zagat and George O. Smith, plus Skylark Three, by E.E. “Doc” Smith. Here’s the complete lineup: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Death Sentence,” by Bev Vincent [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “Letter Perfect,” Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “Tightening of the Bond,” by R.T. Lawton [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “The Man Who Measured the Wind,” by Harold Lamb [novella] “The Yangtze Horde,” by Philip M. Fisher [short story] The Chronicles of Michael Danevitch of the Russian Secret Service, by Dick Donovan [novel] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “Little Spring,” by Michael Bracken [Cynthia Ward Presents short story] “Thirteen Year Long Song,” by Sheree R. Thomas [Paul Di Filippo Presents short story] “The Faceless Men,” by Arthur Leo Zagat [novella] The Kingdom of the Blind, by George O. Smith [novella] Skylark Three, by E.E. “Doc” Smith [novel]

Black Cat Weekly #149

Black Cat Weekly #149 PDF Author: Mark Thielman
Publisher: Black Cat Weekly
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 585

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This issue, we have original mysteries by Mark Thielman (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and Joslyn Chase, plus a modern classic by Eve Fisher (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman). Our novel is a Golden Age tale by Isabel Ostrander. Of course, there’s also a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles. On the more fantastic side of things, we have a dark fantasy from British master Edmund Glasby, plus a classic tale by Allen Kim Lang...who, at age 95, is still with us. (His most recent story appeared in Analog in 2020.) Plus we have a Lancelot Biggs story by Nelson Bond, a classic SF story by Randall Garrett, and a fantasy novel by Manly Wade Wellman. Good stuff! Here’s the complete lineup— Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Dramatis Personae,” by Mark Thielman [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “The Black Bandana Kid Rides Again,” by Hal Blythe Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “Sophistication,” by Eve Fisher [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “A Killer View,” by Joslyn Chase [short story] Ashes to Ashes, by Isabel Ostrander [novel] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “Something About Spiders,” by Edmund Glasby [short story] “Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate,” by Nelson S. Bond [short story] “The Price of Eggs,” by Randall Garrett [short story] “I, Gardener,” by Allen Kim Lang [short story] Fearful Rock, by Manly Wade Wellman [novel]

Black Cat Weekly #21

Black Cat Weekly #21 PDF Author: Eve Fisher
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 147947598X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 605

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For mystery readers, Michael Bracken brings us an original tale by Eve Fisher—“The Ghost of Eros” features art crime of a most creative sort. Barb Goffman’s presents an action-packed tale by David Hagerty. “A Photo’s Worth” features an actress, a paparazzo, San Francisco, and scancal—a great read. Hal Charles (the writing team of Hal Blythe and Charlie Sweet) brings us another solve-it-yourself mystery. And we have a classic mystery featuring Madame Storey from Hulbert Footner, and a British suspense novel by Edgar Wallace. Science fiction and fantasy fans will enjoy a 1950 short novel from Murray Leinster, a classic space opera. Leinster was one of the greats of the science fiction field. He published more than a thousand stories over a distinguished six-decade career. “Planet of the Small Men” is pulp adventure in grand space opera tradition—and one I wish had been expanded to novel length. It’s from Thrilling Wonder Stories, and I don’t believe it’s ever been reprinted. Plus we have dark fantasy stories by Tom Marcinko (Cynthia Ward’s selection this issue) and Larry Tritten (whose work we’ve been running regularly—a real change of pace for him). Plus classics by Malcolm Jameson and Lester del Rey. Here’s the complete lineup: Mystery / Suspense: “The Ghost Of Eros,” by Eve Fisher [short story] “The Pilfered Pictogram,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “A Photo’s Worth,” by David Hagerty [Barb Goffman Presents short story] The Almost Perfect Murder, by Hulbert Footner [short novel] The Strange Countess, by Edgar Wallace [novel] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “Temperance,” by Tom Marcinko [short story] “Africa Screams, ” by Larry Tritten [short story] “Brimstone Bill,” by Malcolm Jameson [short story] “Dark Mission,” by Lester del Rey [short story] “Planet of the Small Men,” by Murray Leinster [short novel]

Black Cat Weekly #111

Black Cat Weekly #111 PDF Author: Norman Spinrad
Publisher: Black Cat Weekly
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260

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Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “An Adventure Aloft,” by A.L. Sirois [Michael Bracken Presents short story, Sherlock Holmes series] “The Case of the Murdered Manager,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “Hidden,” by Victoria Selman [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “My Lord The Baby,” by Hal Meredith [short story, Sexton Blake series] “The Gallery Gods,” by Murray Leinster [short story] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “Sympathy For Vampires,” by John Gregory Betancourt [short story] “Sir Farley’s Story,” by Phyllis Ann Karr [short story] “Journals of the Plague Years,” by Norman Spinrad [short story] “The Enemy,” by Richard Wilson [short story] “Beyond Our Control,” by Randall Garrett [novelet]