Unisciti a noi in un viaggio nel mondo dei libri!
Aggiungi questo libro allo scaffale
Grey
Scrivi un nuovo commento Default profile 50px
Grey
Iscriviti per leggere l'intero libro o leggi le prime pagine gratuitamente!
All characters reduced
Black Cat Weekly #46 - cover

Black Cat Weekly #46

Murray Leinster, Hal Charles, Edmond Hamilton, James Holding, David D. Levine, George O. Smith, Nicholas Carter, Stephanie Jaye Evans, Larry Tritten, S. Philip Lenski

Casa editrice: Wildside Press

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Sinossi

Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #46.
 
This is one of our longest issues to date, thanks to no less than 3 novels! Not only is there a Nick Carter mystery novel, but we also have a classic time-travel novel from Edmond Hamilton, plus We, by Yevgeny Zamyatin—one of the most important dystopian novels of all time, influential on generations of writers, including Ursula K. Le Guin and Kurt Vonnegut. Not to mention George Orwell!
 
Of course, our acquiring editors have also selected great tales by S. Phillip Lenski (an original mystery), Stephanie Jaye Evans (a remarkable crime tale, as a mother plans to commit murder for her son), and a science fiction story by Hugo Award-winner David D. Levine. Great Stuff.
 
Plus we have stories by James Holding, Larry Tritten, and Murray Leinster...and what issue would be complete without a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles?
 
Here’s the complete lineup:
 
Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:
 
“Four Dead Bodies in a Cornfield,” by S. Phillip Lenski [Michael Bracken Presents short story]“Bottled Up,” Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]“Jamie’s Mother,” Stephanie Jaye Evans [Barb Goffman Presents short story]“The Baby Bit,” by James Holding [short story]The Call of Death, by Nicholas Carter [novel]
 
Science Fiction & Fantasy:
 
“The Wreck of the Mars Adventure,” David D. Levine [Cynthia Ward Presents short story]“A Science Fiction Readers’ and Writers’ Guide to the Universe,” by Larry Tritten [short story]“Trouble,” by George O. Smith [short story]“Skit-Tree Planet,” by Murray Leinster [short story]The Time-Raider, by Edmond Hamilton [novel]We, by Yevgeny Zamyatin [novel]
Disponibile da: 17/07/2022.
Lunghezza di stampa: 795 pagine.

Altri libri che potrebbero interessarti

  • Icing Ivy - cover

    Icing Ivy

    Evan Marshall

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Jane Stuart and Ivy Benson were once best friends. Ever since Ivy's daughter Marlene was murdered, things have been rocky. To patch up their friendship, Jane invites Ivy to the writer's retreat Jane organized. 
     
     
     
    Off-season Mt. Munsee Lodge is a mountain-top hotel which is perfect for relaxing and having fun. But Ivy brings Johnny, her new man, who turns out to be on the run. To Ivy's displeasure, Johnny swoons over one of Jane's students, Carla, a waitress with little promise as a writer but potential as a home wrecker. And when an unexpected blizzard leaves everyone marooned in the snow, there's no chance for escape. 
     
     
     
    Out for a walk the next day, Jane finds her old friend Ivy on the snowy trail—dead. Ivy has been stabbed with an ice pick. Johnny's the likeliest suspect, but he's vanished. The killer is someone who knows a lot more about murder than writing. 
     
     
     
    But who? The snow melts, giving up clue after clue. Jane and her trusted tortie Winky investigate every lead and soon uncover Ivy's dark secrets. 
     
     
     
    Writing can be murder, every writer knows that! Before this killer strikes again, Jane and Winky must find the one who may not know much about plot structure, but sure knows murder—cold.
    Mostra libro
  • Masked Murder A (A Magnolia Bay Mystery—Book 2) - Digitally narrated using a synthesized voice - cover

    Masked Murder A (A Magnolia Bay...

    Fiona Grace

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    This recording has been digitally produced by Fiona Grace, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. When murder occurs at Magnolia Bay’s masquerade ball, Autumn Ray finds herself following the trail of a masked murderer who has turned the celebration into a sinister labyrinth. Can she unmask the killer before the final dance? 
    
    On the charming, historic isle of Magnolia Bay, Autumn Ray runs her bed-and-breakfast and enjoys a different pace of life. But whether she likes it or not, Autumn will have to step into the role of sleuth to defend not only her name, but her home.
    
    MAGNOLIA BAY MYSTERY: A MASKED MURDER is the second book in an exciting new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five star reviews! The series begins with MAGNOLIA BAY MYSTERY: THE TAINTED TAFFY (Book #1).
    
    The Magnolia Bay Mystery series offers an engaging and delightful cozy mystery experience, whisking you away to an idyllic scenery brimming with wit, romantic moments, and unexpected plot developments. Prepare to become enamored with a captivating new heroine who's sure to become a favorite.
    
    Future books in the series will soon be available!
    
    "Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!"
    --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor)
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
    “The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining.”
    --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
     “It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can’t wait to start book two!”
    --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
    “What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friend ships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.”
    --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
    “This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!”
    --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, Forever)
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    
    “A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!”
    --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, With You)
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Mostra libro
  • The Protocols of Spying - cover

    The Protocols of Spying

    Merle Nygate

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    The brilliant new spy novel from the author of Honour Among Spies. 
     
    In the aftermath of Hamas's October 7th attack on Israel, Mossad's London station chief Eli Amiram is fighting battles on all fronts. When his ambitious rival plans an assassination on British soil - supposedly authorized by Trump supporters - Eli suspects a deeper conspiracy. 
     
    Meanwhile, British intelligence asset Petra is hunting for redemption. Tasked with recruiting Wasim Al-Arikhi - whose sister she failed to save from becoming a suicide bomber - Petra's drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Can Wasim be trusted or has she become a target? 
     
    As Eli and Petra's paths converge, they discover that in the shadow world of international espionage, the greatest threats often come from within. With time running out, they must confront not just their enemies, but their own moral choices in a world where nothing is quite what it seems. 
     
    A sophisticated spy thriller that weaves together tradecraft, betrayal and the human cost of intelligence work.
    Mostra libro
  • Return to Hawaii - A Donovan Cross Novel - cover

    Return to Hawaii - A Donovan...

    Daniel J. Voelker

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Donovan Cross is the NIA’s legendary secret agent. He has been sent on dozens of missions in every corner of the globe and will stop at nothing to achieve his goal. Originally from Hawaii, Cross has not returned home in nearly 30 years. The unexpected death of his parents altered the course of his life. Instead of attending a prestigious college on a scholarship, he chose a path of spying and espionage. 
    When the Agency ordered him to return to his birthplace, he anticipated confronting painful memories of his parents’ passing. Unbeknownst to him, his presence on the island is crucial to addressing a sensitive global crisis: China’s imminent invasion of Taiwan. Hawaii is being used, shrouded in secrecy, to facilitate this invasion. The skills Cross has honed over the years and his knowledge of the island’s secrets will lead him and his newfound ally, the beautiful Jade Viper, on the thrill ride of a lifetime.What if paradise wasn’t just a destination, but the frontline of the next world war?
    Mostra libro
  • Dating Can Be Deadly - cover

    Dating Can Be Deadly

    Amanda Flower

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Set in the fan favorite Amish village of Harvest, Ohio, the latest novel in the USA Today bestselling author's Amish Matchmaker series features the unlikely sleuthing duo of an Amish widow and her zany, oft-divorced English best friend. 
     
     
     
    It's August in Holmes County, and that means it's time for the Holmes County Fair. It's the county's biggest annual event, drawing tourists and locals alike to see livestock, eat too much fried food, and watch the rodeo and speed racing contests. This year, Millie has entered the quilting competition—while her very not Amish best friend, Lois Henry, is distracted by her new dating app and her search for husband number five. In a place where quilting is a way of life, the competition is fierce—especially this year, when an anonymous donor doubles the winning cash prize. Amish and English women are up against each other, and some will do anything to win—even murder . . .  
     
     
      
    When someone attacks the quilt barn by slashing the quilt display, it's unsettling enough. But when a quilting judge is found murdered, Millie knows it's time to for Lois to get off her app and help her hunt for a killer instead—before the competition is wiped out for good . . .
    Mostra libro
  • Dangerous Flaws - cover

    Dangerous Flaws

    Susan Hunter

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    A CHILLING MURDER SHOCKS A SMALL WISCONSIN TOWN.
     
    True crime writer Leah Nash is stunned when police investigating the murder of a beautiful young college professor focus on her ex-husband Nick. Leah has no illusions about her ex, but despite his flaws, she just can’t see him as a killer. Reluctantly, she agrees to help Nick’s attorney prove that he isn’t.
     
    But Nick’s lies make it hard to find the truth, and when a damning piece of evidence surfaces, Leah plunges into doubt. Is she defending an innocent man or helping a murderer escape? She pushes on to find out, uncovering hidden motives and getting hit by twists she never saw coming. Leah’s own flaws impede her search for the truth. When she finds it, will it be too late to prevent a devastating confrontation?
     
    Dangerous Flaws is the fifth standalone book in the Leah Nash series of complex, fast-paced murder mysteries featuring quick-witted dialogue, daring female characters, and plots with lots of twists and turns.
    Mostra libro