Our 75th issue has a pair of original tales for your reading pleasure, one mystery (“Troubled Water, ” by donalee Moulton, thanks to acquiring editor Michael Bracken) and “The Forbidden Scroll, ” by Phyllis Ann Karr (a solo adventure by Frostflower from Karr’s Frostflower & Thorn series—we 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 Tenn…all favorites of mine.
Here’s the lineup:
Mystery & Suspense:
“Troubled Water, ” by donalee Moulton [Michael Bracken Presents short story]
“A Death in the Department, ” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]
“The Wizard of Paws, ” by Karen Cantwell [Barb Goffman Presents short story]
“A Confidential Report, ” by Hal Meredith [Sexton Blake short story]
Oh, Murderer Mine, by Norbert Davis [novel]
Science Fiction & Fantasy:
“The Forbidden Scroll, ” by Phyllis Ann Karr [Frostflower short story]
“The Cosmic Jackpot, ” by George O. Smith [short story]
“The Square Pegs, ” by Ray Bradbury [short story]
“Softie, ” by Noel Loomis [short story]
“Consulate, ” by William Tenn [novelet]