Black Cat Weekly #118

Dave Zeltserman, Reginald Bretnor, Hal Charles, Randall Garrett, Francis Jarman, Anna Tambour, Jack Ritchie, C. C. Guthrie, Justin Kiska M.

Synopsis

   This issue, we have 17 short stories and 2 novel serials for you—one of our largest lineups ever! (Of course, quite a few of the stories are short, and hopefully you like awful-pun stories…)
 
   On the mystery front, we have original tales from Dave Zeltserman (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and Justin M. Kiska (a Christmas fantasy-mystery), plus another fantasy-mystery from C. C. Guthrie (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman). Our serial of Jack Guthrie’s Tiger Island concludes. And, of course, there’s a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles.
 
   For the science fiction and fantasy lineup—we have the above-mentioned Kiska and Guthrie tales, plus the complete series of 8 Benedict Breadfruit stories by Randall Garrett (written under the pseudonym “Grandall Barretton”) plus 3 more pun-stories from the series Garrett was parodying, The Adventures of Ferdinand Feghoot Through Time and Space, by Reginald Bretnor (written under the pseudonym “Grendel Briarton”) and a Feghoot by Your Editor, John Betancourt (written under the pseudonym “Grendel Briarton, Jr.”). See my intro to this very punny section for more info. On top of all that, we have a delightful fantasy from Anna Tambour, a classic SF piece from Ben Bova, and part 3 of Francis Jarman’s historical fantasy novel, The Eagle’s Wing. Whew, that’s a lot!
 
   Here’s this issue’s complete lineup (in order of appearance):
 
Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:
 
“The Ice Lady,” by Dave Zeltserman [Michael Bracken Presents short story]“The Coveted Coin Caper,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]“The December Candle Caper Con,” by C. C. Guthrie [Barb Goffman Presents short story]“North Pole Noir,” by Justin M. Kiska [short story]Tiger Island, by Jack Ritchie [serial novel, part 3 of 3]
 
Science Fiction & Fantasy:
 
“The December Candle Caper Con,” by C. C. Guthrie [Barb Goffman Presents short story]“North Pole Noir,” by Justin M. Kiska [short story]“The Godchildren,” by Anna Tambour [short story]“Through Time and Space With Benedict Breadfruit: I to VIII,” by Grandall Barretton [8 short stories]“Through Time and Space With Ferdinand Feghoot: VIII, XIX, and XXXVII,” by Grendel Briarton [3 short stories]“Through Time and Space With Ferdinand Feghoot: Alpha,” by Grendel Briarton, Jr. [short story]“Answer, Please Answer,” by Ben Bova [short story]The Eagle’s Wing, by Francis Jarman [serial novel, part 3 of 4]

Disponible depuis: 03/12/2023.

Longueur d'impression: 339 pages.

D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

Blood White and Blue - A...

James Silvester

In this gripping spy thriller, post-Brexit tensions are high across the UK, and the fate of the nation is in the hands of a desperate agent.  
 
Britain is a hotbed of racial discord and economic uncertainty. Only Sir Geoffrey Hartnell, an ageing but hugely respected Member of Parliament, can ease tensions. But as tenuous talks begin, a ghost from the past threatens to bring the UK to its knees. 
 
Lucie Musilova is a young woman running out of places to hide. Half-British, half-Czech and rejected by both countries in the aftermath of Brexit, she has no choice but to accept an assignment with a secret branch of intelligence services. As the Hartnel case—and her mysterious role in it—spiral out of control, one false move could cost future of the nation . . . not to mention Lucie’s life.

Voir livre

The Constable Mavis Upton...

Gina Kirkham

An ebook collection of three novels that follow the hilarious misadventures of a woman who takes no prisoners—which is never ideal for a police officer. Mavis Upton tackles everything life can throw at her in this humorous, poignant, and moving series of an everyday girl who one day followed a law enforcement dream . . . Handcuffs, Truncheon and a Polyester Thong Single mom Mavis Upton decides to pursue her lifelong ambition to become a police officer. Using her newly discovered investigative skills, she reluctantly embarks on a search to find her errant dad who was last seen years before, making off with her mum’s much needed coupon for a fabulous foam cup bra all the way from America. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Our hapless heroine Constable Mavis Upton is preparing to step down the aisle with her fiancé Joe, but has to deal with her temperamental teen daughter, as well as investigate a serial flasher on a push bike. Throw a diva drag queen into the mix and readers can expect the usual hilarious Mavis mishaps that made the first book such a hit. Blues, Twos and Baby Shoes Mavis and her daughter Ella are both pregnant. But now Mavis has to deal with a mysterious case involving a blackmailer sending poison pen letters. Can Mavis juggle impending motherhood and her career, maintain a loving relationship with her other half Joe and deal with being a grandmother, all while solving the case? Series praise “Laugh out loud brilliance, so witty and cleverly written.” —Samantha Magson “Hilarious! It’s true, everyone needs Mavis in their life.” —Sherrie Hewson “Such a terrific read!” —Lorraine Kelly

Voir livre