Black Cat Weekly #144

This issue, we have original mysteries from Janice Law (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and our BCW’s very own Ron Miller (who moonlights as our Art Director), plus a modern masterpiece by Gina Nelson (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman). Add a rare Golden Age mystery novel by James Hay, Jr. and we have quite a winning mix.

But wait, there’s more! No issue is complete without a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles.

On the science fiction side, we have a great story by British master Philip E. High, as well as tales by Harlan Ellison, Henry Slesar, and Stephen Marlowe. Our novel is an early classic by Jack Williamson.

Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:

“The Lasker Circle,” by Janice Law [Michael Bracken Presents short story]


“One Common Denominator,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]


“Maggie McGrady’s Murder Mystery Cruise,” by Gina Nelson [Barb Goffman Presents short story]


“I, Golem,”by Ron Miller [short story]
No Clue! by James Hay, Jr. [novel]

Science Fiction & Fantasy:

“Infection,” by Philip E. High [short story]


“Beauty Contest?” by Henry Slesar [short story]


“The Passionate Pitchman,” by Stephen Marlowe [short story]


“Biddy and the Silver Man,” by Harlan Ellison [novelet]
The Alien Intelligence, by Jack Williamson [novel]