NOVELS
The House of the Missing, by Sinclair Gluck
When Margaret disappears during a routine shopping trip, her brother sets off on a relentless quest to find her.
New Amazonia, by Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett
This pioneering feminist utopian novel transports a Victorian-era woman into a future Ireland governed by women.
NOVELET
“Horsesense Hank in the Parallel Worlds, ” by Nelson S. Bond
Hank ventures into parallel worlds where nothing is as it seems.
SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY
“Murder on the Christmas Train, ” by Hal Charles
Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there!
SHORT STORIES
“Hearth and Home, ” by Rick Mc Mahan [Michael Bracken Presents short story]
A detective’s pursuit of a fugitive reveals haunting truths about a family massacre.
“The Queen of Christmas, ” by Shari Randall [Barb Goffman Presents short story]
A Sugar Plum Fairy, a stolen necklace, and an icy night bring mischief and mayhem…
“Two Words, ” by Paula Messina
A struggling shop owner faces unexpected dangers—and blessings—on a snowy Christmas Eve…
“Beginner’s Luck, ” by Susan Love Brown
A too-clever Christmas plan unravels when past crimes resurface, exposing secrets, irony, and ultimate justice.
“The Bleak Mid-Winter Snow, ” by Andrew Welsh-Huggins
In a post-AI-revolt world, a first date sparks hope—until chilling truths shatter trust and safety!
“A Stranger at the Door, ” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman
A secretive elf gives Chiara a magical gift, transforming her Christmas—and her life—in unexpected ways.
“Heel, ” by Philip Jose Farmer
Achilles fights destiny as gods manipulate his fate in a cosmic war where the scriptwriter reigns supreme…
“The Lost Race, ” by Robert E. Howard
A Briton stumbles upon a hidden Pict civilization—where vengeance, honor, and ancient curses shape his fate…