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Black Cat Weekly #99 - cover

Black Cat Weekly #99

Adrian Cole, Lester Del Rey, Hal Charles, Frank Kane, Steve Liskow, Joseph Payne Brennan, donalee Moulton, Chuck Brownman

Publisher: Wildside Press

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Summary

Our 99th issue is another great one, with stellar contributions from some of the best in modern and classic mysteries, science fiction, and fantasy. 8 short stories and 2 novelets round on this issue--dig in!​​​​​​​Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:“The Plan,” by Chuck Brownman [Michael Bracken Presents short story]“The Humbling Homecoming,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]“Hot Sugar Blues,” by Steve Liskow [Barb Goffman Presents short story]“Swan Song,” by donalee Moulton [short story]“Finish the Job,” by Frank Kane [short story, Johnny Liddell series]
 
Science Fiction & Fantasy:“The Door Into Envy,” by Adrian Cole [short story]“The Vampire Bat,” by Joseph Payne Brennan [short story]“The Marrying Monster,” by Claus Stamm [short story]“Survival of the Fittest,” by Gene L. Henderson [novelet]“Wind Between the Worlds,” by Lester del Rey [novelet]
Available since: 07/23/2023.
Print length: 265 pages.

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