Another hefty issue is in hand, featuring novels and novellas by some of the greats of the mystery and science fiction fields. And, as expected, our acquiring editors have found some true gems. Michael Bracken has selected an original suspense tale from from N. M. Cedeรฑo, Barb Goffman has a mystery from the always-superb Janice Law, and Cynthia Ward has Naomi Kritzerโs โEvil Oppositeโโa great alternate-universe tale (and our featured story this issue).
Of course, thereโs lots moreโincluding a tale of the Mounties by Hulbert Footner, a historical adventure from Otis Adelbert Kline, a detective novel featuring Nick Carter, and science fiction and fantasy from George R. Smith (his classic novel The Fourth โRโ), Malcolm Jameson, and A.R. Morlan. Plus a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles!
Hereโs the lineup:
Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:
โSerenity, Courage, Wisdom,โ by N. M. Cedeรฑo [Michael Bracken Presents short story]
โA Ring of Truth,โ by Hal Charles [solve-it-yourself mystery]
โGood Girl,โ by Janice Law [Barb Goffman Presents short story]
The Case of Adam Tasker, by Hulbert Footner [novel]
An Unsolved Mystery, by Nicholas Carter [novel]
โThe Dragomanโs Confession,โ by Otis Adelbert Kline [novella]
โMurder in the Time World,โ by Malcolm Jameson [short story]
Science Fiction & Fantasy:
โEvil Opposite,โ by Naomi Kritzer [Cynthia Ward Presents short story]
โA Little Pinch Is All You Need,โ by A.R. Morlan [short story]
โMurder in the Time World,โ by Malcolm Jameson [short story]
The Fourth โRโ, by George O. Smith [novel]