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Black Cat Weekly #61 - cover

Black Cat Weekly #61

Lester Del Rey, Sydney J Bounds, Frank L. Packard, Richard S. Prather, Elizabeth Bear, George O. Smith, Mike Adamson, H.K. Slade, “Sapper”

Publisher: Wildside Press

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Summary

Here is Black Cat Weekly #61, wrapping up our Halloween celebrations with a delectable assortment of mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural...10 great novels and short stories sure to delight! In this issue are:
 
Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:“A New Evil,” by H.K. Slade [Michael Bracken Presents short story]“Stamp of Approval,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]“The Vicar of Sexton's Deep,” by Mike Adamson [Barb Goffman Presents short story]“Butcher,” by Richard S. PratherBroken Waters, by Frank L. Packard [novel]
 
Science Fiction / Fantasy / Supernatural:“Madam Damnable’s Sewing Circle,” by Elizabeth Bear [Cynthia Ward Presents short story]“Evensong,” by Lester del Rey [short story]“The Mage Snatch,” by Sydney J. Bounds [short story]Troubled Star, by George O. Smith [novel]“The House by the Headland,” by “Sapper” [short story]
Available since: 10/30/2022.
Print length: 607 pages.

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