Black Cat Weekly #137

Philip José Farmer, Anna Scott, Hal Charles, J.S. Fletcher, Frank Belknap Long, Henry Slesar, John Glasby, Donald A. Wollheim, Veronica Leigh, Richard A. McMahan

Synopsis

Welcome to Black Cat Weekly.

On the mystery side of things, we have original tales by Veronica Leigh (one that looks to be the start of a new series) and Richard A. McMahon (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken). Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman has selected a great tale by Anna Scotti, and our novel is The Talleyrand Maxim, by Golden Age author J.S. Fletcher. Plus, of course, a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles.

On the science fiction and fantasy side, our lead item is a new feature—a portfolio by artist Ron Miller. Ron has joined our staff as art director and will be providing covers from his vast body of work. But I wanted our readers to know how great an artist he is, so here is a collection of some of his best covers. As for the fiction, we have a monster-in-the-mist story by British master John Glasby, plus an all-star lineup of classic authors: Frank Belknap Long, Donald A. Wollheim, Henry Slesar, and Philip José Farmer. Great stuff.

Here’s the complete lineup—

Cover Art:Ron Miller

Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:“Mr. George,” by Richard A. McMahan [Michael Bracken Presents short story]“An Open and Shut Case,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]“That Which We Call Patience,” by Anna Scotti [Barb Goffman Presents short story]“The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughters,” by Veronica Leigh [short story]The Talleyrand Maxim, by J.S. Fletcher [novel]

Special Feature:“Cover Portfolio,” by Ron Miller

Science Fiction & Fantasy:“The Thing in the Mist,” by John Glasby [short story]“Mr. Caxton Draws a Martian Bird,” by Frank Belknap Long [short story]“Saknarth,” by Donald A. Wollheim [short story]“Mr. Loneliness,” by Henry Slesar [short story]“The Celestial Blueprint,” by Philip José Farmer [short story]

Disponible depuis: 14/04/2024.

Longueur d'impression: 537 pages.

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