This issue, we have an assortment of goodies for the discerning reader, kicking off with 5 mysteries: an original by Steve Liskow (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), a Sherlock Holmes pastiche by Mike Adamson (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), and an original crime/detective story from John Patrick Nelson. Our mystery novel is a Golden Age classic by Virgil Markham. Plus, of course there’s a brand new solve-it-yourself puzzler by Hal Charles. On the science fiction and fantasy side, we have great originals by Ira Nayman and Lyle Hopwood, a science fiction/vampire tale from modern master Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and the second in the Space Hobo series from E.C. Tubb. Our novel is a magical golden age fantasy from Norman H. Matson. Definitely fun! Here’s the complete lineup— Cover Art: Steve Hickman NOVELS Death in the Dusk, by Virgil Markham A killer strikes at dusk, leaving terror—can justice survive the night? Flecker’s Magic, by Norman H. Matson A sorcerer’s spell goes awry, plunging lives into peril and wonder… SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY “Good Fences,” by Hal Charles Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there! SHORT STORIES “Taking the Plunge,” by Steve Liskow [Michael Bracken Presents short story] A model's fiancé plunges to his death. Suicide or a rich killer's cover-up? “A Damnation in Negative,” by Mike Adamson [Barb Goffman Presents short story] Sherlock Holmes tracks thieves using stolen photos. Will a negative prove deadly? “Mob Dick,” by John Patrick Nelson Mafia muscle forced into detective work, tracking a boss’s missing daughter. “How I Saved the World (and Lost My Job),” by Ira Nayman He saves the world from disaster but learns heroism has consequences. “The Biting-a-Hologram Blues,” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman Vampires, holograms, and blues music—survival gets tricky after sunset... “That Zamboni,” by E.C. Tubb [Space Hobo #2] A mysterious ice-resurfacing machine skates dangerously close to murder... “The Oathbreaker,” by Lyle Hopwood Breaking an oath brings dark magic and betrayal—is escape even possible?

NOVEL Captains of Souls, by Edgar Wallace A shadowy figure holds the key to power and peril in a fog-drenched London mystery. SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY “Death Takes a Dinner Cruise,” by Hal Charles Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there! SHORT STORIES “Dead Gifted,” by Robert Jeschonek [Michael Bracken Presents] Ava Newton faces danger and deception uncovering the deadly truth behind mysterious gifts. “The Case of the Kosher Deal,” by Mark Thielman [Barb Goffman Presents] A private eye, a potato board, and a killer with a peeler—murder’s on the menu in Boise! “The Adventure of the Morbid Fascination,” by Mike Adamson [Sherlock Holmes series] Holmes faces a deadly mystery of hypnotic skulls and sinister manipulations in London… “Heavenly Host,” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman A quiet town changes forever after a strange Christmas Eve visitation. Among the strangest—and best—holiday stories we’ve published! “Somebody Wants You,” by E.C. Tubb Desperate to be wanted, Smeldon discovers a surprising demand for his unique “talents” off-world. “The Martian Hunters,” by Philip E. High In a world where Martian relics conceal unimaginable technology, Compton discovers he is no longer fully human. “Coven of Thirteen,” by John Glasby A man confronts wartime visions of a cursed mansion reappearing on Walpurgis Night. Leaving the Nest, by Tom Easton and Frank Wu Two pioneers struggle to build a colony on a hostile world as robots question their purpose.

Here is Black Cat Weekly #61, wrapping up our Halloween celebrations with a delectable assortment of mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural...10 great novels and short stories sure to delight! In this issue are: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “A New Evil,” by H.K. Slade [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “Stamp of Approval,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “The Vicar of Sexton's Deep,” by Mike Adamson [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “Butcher,” by Richard S. Prather Broken Waters, by Frank L. Packard [novel] Science Fiction / Fantasy / Supernatural: “Madam Damnable’s Sewing Circle,” by Elizabeth Bear [Cynthia Ward Presents short story] “Evensong,” by Lester del Rey [short story] “The Mage Snatch,” by Sydney J. Bounds [short story] Troubled Star, by George O. Smith [novel] “The House by the Headland,” by “Sapper” [short story]

Dorset, 1889: Dark things hide behind the terror of folk superstition, and in Mordland Wood, people vanish by the light of the full moon. Inspector George Trevelyan, late of Scotland Yard, takes on the job of breaking the secret that squats in the crypt of Sexton’s Deep, and bringing to account a terror that has haunted the country for centuries.

New Authors and collections. Stories of the end of civilized life have always fascinated us, from the mythological world endings, Armageddon to Ragnorok, to the flood stories of across the Ancient world. They make us wonder what we would do if all around us came to an end: no transport, no fuel, no communications: a retreat into the desperation, the onslaught of disease, how would we survive? This is the source of zombie literature and provides the inspiration for this fabulous mix of horror and adventure, of classic and brand new writing in the successful series of Gothic Fantasy titles from Flame Tree. New, contemporary and notable writers featured are: Mike Adamson, Bill Davidson, Michael Paul Gonzalez, Michael Haynes, Liam Hogan, Jennifer Hudak, Curt Jeffreys, Su-Yee Lin, Wendy Nikel, Konstantine Paradias, Darren Ridgley, John B. Rosenman, Zach Shephard, Meryl Stenhouse, Morgan Sylvia, Lucy Taylor, Natalia Theodoridou, and Shannon Connor Winward. These appear alongside classic stories by authors such as Stephen Vincent Benét, George Allan England, M.P. Shiel, Jules Verne and H.G. Wells.

Because That's Where Your Heart is a collection of short stories that are all about passion! The 16 selected writers share different perspectives on what really moves hearts and souls, with tales of love enduring, of desire, of longing, of losing and finding – stories that are full of wildness. With collaborations by Mike Adamson, Joseph Anderson, T.L. Bodine, Malina Douglas, Ummkulthum Hassan, D. Anne Hines, Hullabaloo22, Valerie Hunter, Ellen McCarthy, R. Tim Morris, Sam Muller, Penelope Price, M. Regan, Iona Rule, Joe Szalinski and Tara Tamburello.

New Authors and collections. Following the great success of our Gothic Fantasy, deluxe edition short story compilations, Ghosts, Horror, Science Fiction, Murder Mayhem and Crime & Mystery this latest title is packed with dark valleys, high mountain passes, dinosaurs and endless dark creations. Contains a fabulous mix of classic and brand new writing, with authors from the US, Canada, and the UK. New, contemporary and notable writers featured are: Rachel Verkade, Thomas Canfield, Kevin M. Folliard, David Sklar, David Tallerman, Sara M. Harvey, Sarah L. Byrne, John Walters, Ronald D. Ferguson, Michael Penncavage, James C. Simpson, Rebecca Schwarz, K.G. McAbee, and Mike Adamson. These appear alongside classic stories by authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, H. Rider Haggard, Jonathan Swift and Jules Verne.

Kzine is a magazine of original SF, Horror, Fantasy and Crime genre fiction. This issue contains stories by Edward Turner III, Nathan Driscoll, Russell Hemmell, Max Christian Hansen, Mike Adamson, Subodhana Wijeyeratne, Matencera Wolf and William Delman.

Alien Dimensions is a science fiction short stories anthology series featuring amazing authors from around the world. Previous issues have featured stories about extraterrestrials, clones, robots and androids, invasion and colonization, cyberpunk and space opera, first contact, genetic manipulation, starship exploration and more. From seriousness to humorous, high octane to slow burn, from back-story heavy to present tense dialogue-driven adventures, Alien Dimensions explores the far future. Enjoy a much more alien experience with Alien Dimensions. In this issue: Space Case by Tom Howard Sky Tears by Mike Adamson Tomorrow's Children by James Armer Pests by Francis W. Alexander Mothermind by Robert Walton Guardians of the Treasure by Gustavo Bondoni Strange Lands by Neil A. Hogan