Black Cat Weekly #168

Mary Roberts Rinehart, Hal Charles, E.C. Tubb, Edmund Glasby, Nelson S. Bond, Joseph S. Walker, Tom Larsen, John S. Glasby, Maureen Bowden, Vy Kava

Beschreibung

This issue, we begin the second volume in Ed Glasby’s monumental fantasy trilogy with The Dark Pilgrimage, plus we have a complete science fiction novel by Nelson S. Bond and a complete classic mystery novel Mary Roberts Rinehart, Avery Hopwood (adapted from their play by acclaimed author Stephen Vincent Benét).

On the mystery short story end of things, Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken has an original from Tom Larsen, and Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman as a Thanksgiving tale by Joseph S. Walker that’s perfect for the American holiday. We also have a great original tale by Vy Kava.

For the fantasy & science fiction readers among you, we have an original fairy tale-inspired story by Maureen Bowden, plus a dark fantasy classic by John S. Glasby, and a science fiction classic by E.C. Tubb.

Here’s the complete lineup—

Cover Art: Stephen Hickman

NOVELS

The Bat, by Mary Roberts Rinehart, Avery Hopwood, and Stephen Vincent Benét A killer stalks a mansion, cloaked in darkness. Can a sharp-witted woman unmask The Bat?

When Freemen Shall Stand, by Nelson S. Bond A Nazi spy disrupts a war-ending chemical experiment. Centuries later, the survivors awaken….

SERIAL NOVEL

The Dark Pilgrimage, by Edmund Glasby (part 1 of 2) Beginning the second volume in The Apocalypses of Brother Santiago.

SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY

“The Campground Caper,” by Hal Charles An aging teen idol is assaulted backstage during intermission. Can you solve the case before the detective?

SHORT STORIES

“The Other Brother,” by Tom Larsen [Michael Bracken Presents] A botched smuggling operation. A missing brother who knows too much. Can Wilson Salinas uncover the truth before the shadows close in for good?

“Dinner with the King,” by Joseph S. Walker [Barb Goffman Presents] A cunning pickpocket, a tough-as-nails detective chasing counterfeiters, and Thanksgiving dinner!

“The Badge and the Interpreter,” by Vy Kava An interpreter faces murder, secrets, and impossible choices. Can she survive the truth?

“Edna Lowry’s Legacy,” by Maureen Bowden Earth is dying, and humanity’s time is running out. Sean Lowry’s family carries a legacy that may be their only chance to survive.

“Something About Gargoyles,” by John S. Glasby A man is dying without any medical explanation. Can the secret to his illness be found in the shadowy feud with a local stonemason?

“Emergency Call,” by E.C. Tubb A spaceship loses critical oxygen mid-journey. Survival demands impossible choices...

Verfügbar seit: 17.11.2024.

Drucklänge: 657 Seiten.

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