Dive into your next swoony HEA with this multi-trope, multi-subgenre anthology collection by 12 amazingly talented romance authors! ❤ contemporary ❤ historical ❤ paranormal ❤ holiday ❤ friends-to-lovers ❤ enemies-to-lovers ❤ fake relationship ❤ office romance ❤ forbidden love/star-crossed ❤ billionaire ❤ secret crush ❤ age gap ❤ alpha/bad boy ❤ opposites attract ❤ dark past/secrets Novellas by: ★Katie O’Connor ★Kelly Moran ★Shelly Small ★Isaac Sher ★Veronica Leigh ★Julie Castle ★Mandy Eve-Barnett ★Maxine Douglas ★Annie R McEwen ★Maribelle McCrea ★Sharon Addy ★Victor Kreuiter

This issue, we have quite an interesting lineup. We have mysteries from returning favorites Veronica Leigh and Robert Lopresti (thanks to Acquiring Editors Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman), as well as a boxing crime story from classic author Jack Ritchie. Our mystery novel is by Izola Forester, a romantic suspense tale from the Golden Age. And of course we have a new solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles. On the science fiction front, we have an original tale from Damir Salkovic and a classic pulp novelet by Arthur Leo Zagat. For fantasy, we have a hauntingly beautiful story from Nina Kirki Hoffman, plus two dark fantasies from British authors John S. Glasby and his son, Edmund Glasby. Ed recently promised to write an original tale for our Halloween issue (it’s never too early to plan for our Halloween extravaganza!). We also have a short novel by Ed scheduled for next issue. Those who like to count things may have noticed an extra story this issue. Nina Hoffman’s contribution is very short, so we slipped in one more. Enjoy! Here’s the complete lineup— Cover Art: Stephen Hickman NOVEL The Dangerous Inheritance, by Izola Forrester A woman inherits a mansion—and the dangers that haunt it… NOVELET Flight of the Silver Eagle, by Arthur Leo Zagat Ultra-science of days to come is unleashed when two rival powers clash! SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY “No Trivial Matter,” by Hal Charles Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there! SHORT STORIES “Dinah,” by Veronica Leigh [Michael Bracken Presents short story] A forgotten photo reveals a sister erased from history—but why was Dinah silenced? “That One Friend,” by Robert Lopresti [Barb Goffman Presents short story] A worried mother gets a late-night call—her son is at the police station… “Champs Don’t Dive,” by Jack Ritchie When the boxing champion is asked to take a dive and says “no,” things get rough. “The Beach,” by Damir Salkovic A forbidden island, a strange reef, and a terrifying transformation begin. “The Incredible Slingshot Bombs,” by Robert Moore Williams A slingshot, strange pebbles, and a blast—Tommy finds deadly power. “Wanderers,” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman When the flesh dreams, the bones roam—dancing, wandering, and seeking lost kin. “Shadow Over Endor,” by John S. Glasby Something murdered the occupants of the house. But there was only a tiny figurine and a strange carpet… “Grub,” by Edmund Glasby Revenge is a dish best served…wriggling!

This issue, we have five mystery stories, three of which are originals—tales by Tracy Falenwolfe (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), Veronica Leigh, and Teel James Glenn—these last two names should be familiar to regular readers from previous issues. We also have a great modern tale by Jonathan Santlofer (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman) and a classic pulp crime story set in the dark world of Las Vegas casinos by Bryce Walton. Plus, of course, a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles. On the science fiction end, the Lancelot Biggs space opera series from Nelson Bond continues with “F-O-B Venus.” F-O-B was a more common term in early to mid 20th century. It stands for “Free on Board”—a term used in international shipping to indicate that the seller delivers the goods to a ship at a specified port, and the buyer assumes responsibility once the goods are on board and is responsible for shipping costs, insurance, and other expenses related to transporting the goods to their final destination. Rounding things out are a pair of novels: pulp action-adventure from Edmond Hamilton, then Lester del Rey’s classic tale of an atomic power plant heading toward meltdown. Great stuff. Here’s the complete lineup for #151— Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Jamming at Jollies,” by Tracy Falenwolfe [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “The Case of the Carried-off Coins,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “Lola,” by Jonathan Santlofer [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “Divine Discontent,” by Veronica Leigh [short story] “White Face, Blood Red,” by Teel James Glenn [short story] “Murderers Three,” by Bryce Walton [short story] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “F-O-B Venus,” by Nelson S. Bond [short story, Lancelot Biggs series] Outside the Universe, by Edmond Hamilton [novel] Nerves, by Lester del Rey [novel]

This issue, we have our usual eclectic mix. Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken has a new Ecuadoran story by Tom Larsen. We have more original shorts by Michael Haynes, Paula Messina, Simon Kewin, John Leahy, and Veronica Leigh. And classics by Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett (who originally wrote as “Mrs. George Corbett”), Ray Cummings, and James H. Schmitz. And there’s a brand new solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles, too. Here’s the complete lineup— Cover Art: Stephen Hickman NOVELS The Adventures of Dora Bell, Detective, by Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett A lady detective solves cases police dare not touch… The Sea Girl, by Ray Cummings An underwater world holds a civilization that threatens humanity! NOVELLA “The Beacon to Elsewhere,” by James H. Schmitz A hijacked shipment of alien material opens doors best left closed… SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY “A Roll of the Dice,” by Hal Charles Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there SHORT STORIES “The Lost Innocence of Ernesto Guillén,” by Tom Larsen [Michael Bracken Presents short story, Ernesto Guillén series] Some crimes demand justice beyond the law’s reach. “Prank Frank,” by Michael Haynes A harmless prank escalates into something darker… “The Little Girl,” by Paula Messina A house full of ghosts hides a family secret… “The Destruction of Gianthome,” by Simon Kewin When the giants vanish, who’s left to guard ancient secrets? “After the Dulling,” by John Leahy When the sun begins to dim, where can you run for safety? “Two Against Time,” by Veronica Leigh Some encounters transcend time itself. But why?

Black Cat Weekly #87 features more modern and classic mysteries, fantasies, and science fiction tales. Included this time are: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “The Weary Are At Rest,” by Veronica Leigh [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “The Case of the Anonymous Note,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “In a Bavarian Forest,” by Warren Moore [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “The Kaluki Kings of Queens,” by Cathi Stoler [short story] Bluffer’s Luck, by W.C. Tuttler Science Fiction & Fantasy: “Glyphs,” by Phyllis Ann Karr and Clifton Alfred Hoyt [short story] “Gentlemen: Please Note,” by Randall Garrett [short story] “Two Worlds For One,” by George O. Smith [short story] “No War Tomorrow,” by Wallace West [short novel] The Grandfathers’ War, by Murray Leinster [short novel]

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 Jose 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. Flextcher [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]

Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine returns with an intriguing issue featuring 9 original tales of crime and mystery, plus a classic by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Here's the lineup: CANYON FODDER, by John H. Dromey THE SAN FRANCISCO ADVENTURE, by Hal Charles NO PLACE LIKE HOME, by Veronica Leigh THE THREE LITTLE BIGGS, by John M. Floyd THE CASE OF THE BELGRAVIA BEAST, by Gary Blackwood THE CELL PHONE, by Ellen Wight THE QUIGLEY METHOD, by Marlin Bressi MILLER’S LAKE, by Ellen Denton THE NEW SHERIFF, by Greg T. Nelson CLASSIC SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE ADVENTURE OF THE GOLDEN PINCE-NEZ, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Another great selection of mysteries and science fiction by great modern and classic authors. Here are 8 short stories and 2 novels -- more than 500 pages of great reading! Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Ear Worm,” by Robert Jeschonek [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “Who Slew the Valkyrie,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “Pot o’ Gold,” by Shannon Taft [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “Trouble in Paradise,” by Veronica Leigh [short story] The Scarlet Imperial, by Dorothy B. Hughes [novel] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “A Time To Die,” by Harold Calin [short story] “Out of Nowhere,” by E.A. Grosser [short story] “Star Chamber,” by H.B. Fyfe [short story] “Pogo Planet,” by Donald A. Wollheim [short story] The Kid from Mars, by Oscar J. Friend [novel]

If you like some of the series we’ve been publishing, you’re in for a treat this time. We have a new Smith Sisters story by Veronica Leigh, a Sexton Blake story by Hal Meredith, a Johnny Liddell novel by Frank Kane, and a Jules de Grandin story by Seabury Quinn. I don’t want to slight our non-series contents—it’s quite an all-star lineup, with tales such modern masters as Aeryn Rudell and Vinnie Hansen (courtesy of Acquiring Editors Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman), plus classics by Robert Silverberg & Randall Garrett, Lester del Rey, and Gore Vidal. And, of course, a solve-it-yourself mystery by Hal Charles. Here’s the complete lineup— Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “A Slice of Life,” by Veronica Leigh [short story, the Smith Sisters series] “Every Trick in the Book,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend,” by Vinnie Hansen [short story] “The Clue of the Ash,” by Hal Meredith [short story, Sexton Blake series] Green Light for Death, by Frank Kane [novel, Johnny Liddell series] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “Time On My Hands,” by Aeryn Rudel [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “The Girl from Bodies, Inc.,” by Robert Silverberg and Randall Garrett [short story] “Whom the Gods Love,” by Lester del Rey [short story] “Body and Soul,” by Seabury Quinn [short story, Jules de Grandin series] Messiah, by Gore Vidal [novel] COVER: Ron Miller

When her father dies, Cassandra Hollingsworth is devastated, but when a young man surfaces claiming to be his illegitimate son, she suspects something sinister is going on.