This issue features a welcome return by acquiring editor Darrell Schweitzer. He contributes a rare interview with best-selling Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin. It originally appeared in Science Fiction Review in 1976âand as Darrell says, âthis is somewhere between oral history and paleontology.â Martin discusses such things as the market for fantasy fiction (not much of one...at least in 1976!) and the way he works on stories. Fascinating stuff.
For this issueâs mysteries, we have an original story by Steve Liskow, who is one of the best short-story writers currently working in the field, courtesy of editor Michael Bracken. Barb Goffman has selected âThe Maine Attractionâ (a New England murder mystery) by Cathy Wiley. And there are classics by Day Keene and Mildred Davis. Plus, of course, a solve-it-yourself tale by Hal Charles (the writing team of Hal Sweet and Charlie Blythe).
For the fantastic tales, this issue features Nalo Hopkinsonâs brilliant âGreedy Choke Puppy,â selected by Cynthia Ward. Simply terrific. Larry Trittenâs SF humor piece, âThe Science Fiction Book of Listsâ will earn more than a few chuckles. Plus there are classic SF tales by James E. Gunn and Lester del Rey. Plus a ghost story by Richard Wilson. And a story from Weird Tales by Day Keene (which also does double-duty as a mystery!)
Hereâs the complete lineup:
Non-Fiction
Speaking with George R.R. Martin, an interview by Darrell Schweitzer [interview]
âThe Science Fiction Book of Lists,â by Larry Tritten [non-fact article, humor]
Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure
âThe Bridesmaidâs Taleâ by Steve Liskow. [short story]
âA Robberâs Craftâ by Hal Charles [solve-it-yourself mystery]
The Suicide Hours, by Mildred Davis [novel]
âThe Maine Attractionâ by Cathy Wiley [short story]
âDead Manâs Shoes,â by Day Keene [short story]
Science Fiction & Fantasy
âThe Science Fiction Book of Lists,â by Larry Tritten [non-fact article, humor]
âDead Manâs Shoes,â by Day Keene [short story]
âGreedy Choke Puppy,â by Nalo Hopkinson [short story]
âStilled Patter,â by James E. Gunn [short story]
âSee Me Safely Home,â by Richard Wilson [short story]
âKindness,â by Lester del Rey [short story]