Black Cat Weekly #65

Johnston McCulley, Hal Charles, Karr Phyllis Ann, Edmond Hamilton, Donald A. Wollheim, Frederick Whittaker, Walter Kubilius, Tammy Euliano, Clare Empson, Larry Sternig

Summary

Our 65th issue features original stories, by Tammy Euliano (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and Phyllis Ann Karr (continuing her Bart Maverel weird western series). Plus we have “The Victorian Frock Coat,” by Clare Empson (thanks to Barb Goffman), and a great lineup of classics and modern mysteries and science fiction. Good stuff!
 
Here’s this issue’s lineup:
 
Mystery / Suspense:
 
“The Intern,” by Tammy Euliano“Time After Time,” by Hal Charles“The Victorian Frock Coat,” by Clare Empson“The Mystery of the Private Dining Room,” by Johnston McCulleyBlack Nick, the Hermit of the Hills, by Frederick Whittaker
 
Science Fiction / Fantasy:
 
“Waiting for Old Smoky,” by Phyllis Ann Karr“Clutch of Morpheus,” by Larry Sternig“Remember Me, Kama!” by Walter Kubilius“Nothing,” by Donald A. WollheimForgotten World, by Edmond Hamilton

Available since: 11/27/2022.

Print length: 387 pages.

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