Black Cat Weekly

Our new issue features a pair of returning favorite characters (at least, they're among my favorites!)-Ron Miller's P.I., Velda Bellinghausen, and Christopher B. Booth's slick Depression-era conman, Amos Clackworthy. As if that's not enough, we also have original stories from Dave Zeltserman (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and Laurence Raphael Brothers, plus a new Solve-It-Yourself puzzler from Hal Charles. And there are recent and classic tales from Adrian Cole, Raymond F. Jones, Alfred Coppel, and Thomas J. O'Hara. Our novel stretches the definition of a legal drama a wee bit, but it's a great read: Justice Is a Woman, by Helen Haberman. It might not be for everyone, but if you enjoy World War II-era fiction, it's definitely of interest.Here s the complete lineup Cover art by: Ron MillerNOVELJustice Is a Woman, by Helen HabermanA lawyer s public triumphs hide a private case against him.NOVELETTE The Thinking Machine , by Raymond F. JonesWhen a machine picks his future, one farmer dares to refuse his fate.SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY Time s Up , by Hal CharlesCan you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there!SHORT STORIES Sleeping Dogs , by Dave Zeltserman [Michael Bracken Presents]A simple case of a missing father opens a door someone wants kept shut. Murder Is Bad Policy , by Ron Miller [Velda, P.I. series]Was Conrad s death a drunken accident or part of a deadly design? Family History Capitalized , by Christopher B. Booth [Mr. Clackworthy series]Can Mr. Clackworthy turn family history into cold, hard cash? Sangreal , by Laurence Raphael BrothersThe Round Table is broken, but one weary knight still has a quest. The Shadow Navigator , by Adrian ColeDeath is only the first passenger aboard the Shadow Navigator s ship. Blood Lands , by Alfred CoppelOn a forgotten world, a rescue mission meets a strange resistance Incident , by Thomas J. O HaraA doomed starship carries one last secret toward a waiting world.