Black Cat Weekly #182

This issue, we have quite an interesting lineup. We have mysteries from returning favorites Veronica Leigh and Robert Lopresti (thanks to Acquiring Editors Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman), as well as a boxing crime story from classic author Jack Ritchie. Our mystery novel is by Izola Forester, a romantic suspense tale from the Golden Age. And of course we have a new solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles.

On the science fiction front, we have an original tale from Damir Salkovic and a classic pulp novelet by Arthur Leo Zagat. For fantasy, we have a hauntingly beautiful story from Nina Kirki Hoffman, plus two dark fantasies from British authors John S. Glasby and his son, Edmund Glasby.

Those who like to count things may have noticed an extra story this issue. Nina Hoffman’s contribution is very short, so we slipped in one more. Enjoy!

Here’s the complete lineup—

Cover Art: Stephen Hickman

NOVEL

The Dangerous Inheritance, by Izola Forrester

A woman inherits a mansion—and the dangers that haunt it…

NOVELET

Flight of the Silver Eagle, by Arthur Leo Zagat

Ultra-science of days to come is unleashed when two rival powers clash!

SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY

“No Trivial Matter,” by Hal Charles

Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there!

SHORT STORIES

“Dinah,” by Veronica Leigh [Michael Bracken Presents short story]

A forgotten photo reveals a sister erased from history—but why was Dinah silenced?

“That One Friend,” by Robert Lopresti [Barb Goffman Presents short story]

A worried mother gets a late-night call—her son is at the police station…

“Champs Don’t Dive,” by Jack Ritchie

When the boxing champion is asked to take a dive and says “no,” things get rough.

“The Beach,” by Damir Salkovic

A forbidden island, a strange reef, and a terrifying transformation begin.

“The Incredible Slingshot Bombs,” by Robert Moore Williams

A slingshot, strange pebbles, and a blast—Tommy finds deadly power.

“Wanderers,” by Nina Kiriki Hoffman

When the flesh dreams, the bones roam—dancing, wandering, and seeking lost kin.

“Shadow Over Endor,” by John S. Glasby

Something murdered the occupants of the house. But there was only a tiny figurine and a strange carpet…

“Grub,” by Edmund Glasby

Revenge is a dish best served…wriggling!

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Release date

Ebook: 23 February 2025