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Category: Fiction / Science Fiction / Collections & Anthologies

Page count: 605

<p>Romance is in the air with our special Valentine’s Day Spectacular! Of course, not all stories have romance, but we’ve done our best to weave a theme through many of the tales this issue. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the love and mayhem, as we present 7 great tales ranging from the here and now to the far future, 2 novels, and a solve-it-yourself mystery.</p><p>   As always, special thanks to our Acquiring Editors, Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman, who teased original tales from R.T. Lawton and Sherry Harris, and all our great contributors.</p><p>   Here’s the complete lineup—</p><p>Cover Art: Stephen Hickman</p><p>NOVELS</p><p>The Doctor Who Held Hands, by Hulbert Footner</p><p>   Madame Storey challenges a great criminal—and a great lover—to a duel to the death!</p><p>The Pirate of World’s End, by Lin Carter</p><p>   The fifth volume of the Gondwane Saga, a far-future sword &amp; sorcery epic!</p><p><br></p><p>SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY</p><p>“The Case of the Missing Book,” by Hal Charles</p><p>   Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there!</p><p><br></p><p>SHORT STORIES</p><p>“The Rat,” by R.T. Lawton [Michael Bracken Presents short story]</p><p>   Reggie the Rat scurries through Jersey’s underworld to crack a big case.</p><p>“Light My Fire,” by Sherry Harris [Barb Goffman Presents short story]</p><p>   A routine garage cleanup leads Sarah Winston into unexpected danger…</p><p>“Undertoad,” by Marcelle Dubé</p><p>   A cryptic message sends Cath on a race to save her granddaughter.</p><p>“Mystery of the Deep,” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman</p><p>   A chance encounter on the beach leads to an unforgettable connection.</p><p>“Small Packages,” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman</p><p>   A surprise hidden in a cereal box sends Sarah on an unexpected adventure.</p><p>“For Everyone’s Welfare,” by Charles Walter</p><p>   A young couple fights for their future as colony rules threaten their love.</p><p>“Images of Love,” by Larry Tritten</p><p>   A wandering adventurer finds love, passion, and heartbreak on his journey</p>