Our 77th issue features a pair of original stories, one by Jesse Lee (which does double-duty as mystery and science fiction), and one by Phyllis Ann Karr (another of her weird westerns, again featuring itinerant gambler Bart Maverel). Plus we have a Bruce Arthurs suspense tale, the first Stainless Steel Rat short story from Harry Harrison, and even a long-long essay from Harlan Ellison! And the usual great selection of science fiction, fantasy, crime, and mystery novels and short stories. As always, special thanks to our acquiring editors, Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman, for their help with this issue. Hereâs the lineup:
Hereâs this issueâs lineup:
Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:
âDirty Water,â by Jesse Lee [Michael Bracken Presents short story]
âA Shipshape Reunion,â by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]
âBeks and the Second Note,â by Bruce Arthurs [Barb Goffman Presents short story]
âDirge for a Nude,â by Jonathan Craig [short novel]
The Powder Dock Mystery, by Reed Fulton [novel]
Nonfiction:
âItâs No Longer Astounding!â by Harlan Ellison
Science Fiction & Fantasy:
âKitty Wampole,â is copyright © 2023 by Phyllis Ann Karr [short story]
âThe Stainless Steel Rat,â by Harry Harrison [short story]
âThe Eleventh Hour,â by Edwin Balmer & William B. MacHar [short story]
âDate Line,â by Noel M. Loomis [short story]
âWhite Spot,â by Murray Leinster [short novel]