Our 81st issue is among our best so far, if I do say so myself. We have an original mystery by H.K. Slade (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), a great modern tale by Ann Aptaker (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), and a pair of mystery novelsâBruce Campbellâs The Mystery of the Iron Box, featuring Ken Holt (by special request of one of our readers), and The Girl Who Had to Die, by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding. And no issue would be complete without a solve-it-yourself mystery by Hal Charles.
On the science fiction and fantasy side, we have a classic novel by Fritz Leiber: Conjure Wife, originally published in 1943. Donât miss the introduction, which puts it into historical context. If thatâs not enough, we also have an entry in Phyllis Ann Karrâs âFrostflower & Thornâ series and classic science fiction stories by George O. Smith, Kendell Foster Crossen, and Lu Kella. Fun!
Hereâs this issueâs complete lineup:
Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:
âHouse in the Snowâ by H.K. Slade [Michael Bracken Presents short story]
âDeath Visits Campusâ by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]
âRed Nocturne,â by Ann Aptaker [Barb Goffman Presents short story]
The Mystery of the Iron Box, by Bruce Campbell
[novel] The Girl Who Had to Die, by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding [novel]
Science Fiction & Fantasy:
âThe Dragon, the Unicorn, and the Teddy Bear,â by Phyllis Ann Karr [Frostflower & Thorn short story]
âThe Dreamers,â by Lu Kella [short story]
âBooby Prize,â by George O. Smith [novelet]
âThe Agile Algolian,â by Kendell Foster Crossen
[novelet] Conjure Wife, by Fritz Leiber [novel]