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Black Cat Weekly #155 - cover

Black Cat Weekly #155

Philip José Farmer, Hal Charles, John M. Floyd, D J Tyrer, Manny Frishberg, Edd Vick, Nelson S. Bond, Thomas A. Easton, M.A. Monnin, John S. Glasby

Publisher: Black Cat Weekly

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Summary

This issue features three original short stories (mysteries by M.A. Monnin [thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken], and Edd Vick & Manny Frishberg, plus a fantasy story by D J Tyrer), and an original science fiction novel by Thomas A. Easton.
 
   Furthering the mystery section, we also have a great tale by John M. Floyd (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman) a classic novel by William J. Burns & Isabel Ostrander, and a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles.
 
   Rounding out the science fiction and fantasy selections are a dark fantasy by British master John S. Glasby and a classic by Philip Jose Farmer. Lots of fun.
 
   Here’s the complete lineup—

 
Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:
 
“Tick Tock,” by M.A. Monnin [Michael Bracken Presents original short story]
 
“Who Stole the Monopoly Money?” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]
 
“Molly’s Plan,” by John M. Floyd [Barb Goffman Presents short story]
 
“Time and Tide,” by Edd Vick and Manny Frishberg [original short story]
 
The Crevice, by William J. Burns and Isabel Ostrander [novel]

 
Science Fiction & Fantasy:
 
“The Ring of Tsimblier,” by D J Tyrer [original short story]
 
“In the Midst of Night,” John S. Glasby [short story]
 
“Lancelot Biggs: Master Navigator,” by Nelson S. Bond [short story, Lancelot Biggs series]
 
“The Wounded,” by Philip José Farmer [short story]
 
Configuration Hacks, by Thomas A. Easton [original novel]
Available since: 08/18/2024.
Print length: 640 pages.

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