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Black Cat Weekly #147 - cover

Black Cat Weekly #147

Ernest Favenc, E.F. Benson, Hal Charles, Arthur Leo Zagat, Edmond Hamilton, Ron Miller, John Glasby, Florence Warden, Shannon Taft

Publisher: Black Cat Weekly

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Summary

This issue, we have a pair of original mysteries (by Ron Miller and Shannon Taft, the latter two thanks to our Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), and our mystery novel is a Victorian-era sensation novel by Florence Warden. Of course, there’s a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles, too.
 
Our fantasy and science fiction section is heavier than usual on fantasy, with an Australian tale by Ernest Favenc, a dark fantasy by British master John Glasby, and a supernatural novel by E.F. Benson. Science fiction fans will enjoy classic pulp adventures by Edmond Hamilton and Arthur Leo Zagat. Fun stuff!
 
Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:
 
“Take the Money and Run,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]“The Penny Drops,” by Shannon Taft [Barb Goffman Presents short story]“Velda’s First Case,” by Ron Miller [short story, Velda series]The Mystery of the Inn by the Shore, by Florence Warden [novel]
 
Science Fiction & Fantasy:
 
“Not Without Sorcery,” by John Glasby [short story]“Fey,” by Ernest Favenc [short story]“The Comet-drivers,” by Edmond Hamilton [short story]“No Escape from Destiny” by Arthur Leo Zagat [short novel]Across the Stream, by E.F. Benson [novel]
Available since: 06/23/2024.
Print length: 838 pages.

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