This issue, we have a pair of Golden Age novels—one mystery, one fantasy—from two of the greats, Edgar Wallace (who created King Kong, among other things) and H. de Vere Stacpoole (author of The Blue Lagoon). But the short stories are no slouches, either: tales by modern greats like Robert Lopresti and Joseph S. Walker (thanks to Acquiring Editors Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman), and Ron Miller, alongside newcomers like KB Willson and Sarah EA Hart. Plus we have classics by John S. Glasby, E.C. Tubb, and space opera from Edmond Hamilton. And, of course, an original solve-it-yourself mystery from Hal Charles. Fun stuff!
Here’s the complete lineup—
NOVELS
The Dark Eyes of London, by Edgar Wallace
A British Detective Inspector investigates suspicious drownings…
The City in the Sea, by H. de Vere Stacpoole
Two castaways discover a lost city hiding strange secrets beneath waves.
SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY
‘The Game’s A-Foot,’ by Hal Charles
Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there!
SHORT STORIES
‘The Chortling Man,’ by Robert Lopresti [Michael Bracken Presents short story]
A retired cop joins a secret club of criminals—but can he solve their puzzles?
‘Etta at the End of the World,’ by Joseph S. Walker [Barb Goffman Presents short story]
On the run from her past, Etta finds redemption facing someone else’s demons.
‘Velda Goes to Hollywood,’ by Ron Miller [Velda P.I. series]
A tough detective’s Hollywood dreams turn dark after murder steals the show.
‘Pulse,’ by KB Willson
A woman wakes nightly at 4:44 a.m. Someone—or something'''wants her up…
‘Roseheath,’ by Sarah EA Hart
A stormy night…an abandoned asylum…and secrets that refuse to stay buried…
‘One Every Minute,’ by E.C. Tubb [Space Hobo series]
A slick salesman falls for a con that turns his dreams to dangerous dust.
‘Corsairs of the Cosmos,’ by Edmond Hamilton
Extra-galactic space pirates are stealing our stars. Can the Patrol stop them?
‘A Place of Madness,’ by John S. Glasby
Two men confront evil in an ancient churchyard…a place where death isn’t the end!
Genre: Mystery
Here’s the complete lineup—
NOVELS
The Dark Eyes of London, by Edgar Wallace
A British Detective Inspector investigates suspicious drownings…
The City in the Sea, by H. de Vere Stacpoole
Two castaways discover a lost city hiding strange secrets beneath waves.
SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY
‘The Game’s A-Foot,’ by Hal Charles
Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there!
SHORT STORIES
‘The Chortling Man,’ by Robert Lopresti [Michael Bracken Presents short story]
A retired cop joins a secret club of criminals—but can he solve their puzzles?
‘Etta at the End of the World,’ by Joseph S. Walker [Barb Goffman Presents short story]
On the run from her past, Etta finds redemption facing someone else’s demons.
‘Velda Goes to Hollywood,’ by Ron Miller [Velda P.I. series]
A tough detective’s Hollywood dreams turn dark after murder steals the show.
‘Pulse,’ by KB Willson
A woman wakes nightly at 4:44 a.m. Someone—or something'''wants her up…
‘Roseheath,’ by Sarah EA Hart
A stormy night…an abandoned asylum…and secrets that refuse to stay buried…
‘One Every Minute,’ by E.C. Tubb [Space Hobo series]
A slick salesman falls for a con that turns his dreams to dangerous dust.
‘Corsairs of the Cosmos,’ by Edmond Hamilton
Extra-galactic space pirates are stealing our stars. Can the Patrol stop them?
‘A Place of Madness,’ by John S. Glasby
Two men confront evil in an ancient churchyard…a place where death isn’t the end!
Genre: Mystery
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