Our 75th issue has a pair of original tales for your reading pleasure, one mystery (âTroubled Water,â by donalee Moulton, thanks to acquiring editor Michael Bracken) and âThe Forbidden Scroll,â by Phyllis Ann Karr (a solo adventure by Frostflower from Karrâs Frostflower & Thorn seriesâwe had a solo Thorn adventure last issue.] Barb Goffman has selected a cat-themed mystery by Karen Cantwell, plus we have classic mysteries by Hal Meredeth (Sexton Blake) and Norbert Davis (a hardboiled novel). On the science fiction side, we have a great set of tales by George O. Smith, Ray Bradbury, Noel Loomis, and William TennâŚall favorites of mine.
Here's the lineup:
Mystery & Suspense:
âTroubled Water,â by donalee Moulton [Michael Bracken Presents short story]
âA Death in the Department,â by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]
âThe Wizard of Paws,â by Karen Cantwell [Barb Goffman Presents short story]
âA Confidential Report,â by Hal Meredith [Sexton Blake short story]
Oh, Murderer Mine, by Norbert Davis [novel]
Science Fiction & Fantasy:
âThe Forbidden Scroll,â by Phyllis Ann Karr [Frostflower short story]
âThe Cosmic Jackpot,â by George O. Smith [short story]
âThe Square Pegs,â by Ray Bradbury [short story]
âSoftie,â by Noel Loomis [short story]
âConsulate,â by William Tenn [novelet]