For this issueβs mysteries, we have an original tale by Robert LoprestiβMichael Bracken, between his writing and editing our quarterly mystery journal, Black Cat Mystery Magazine, always manages for find something interesting for BCW. Barb Goffman has selected a harder-edged crime story, βPickup and Delivery,β by Eric Beckstrom. And we have a classic suspense novel from John P. Marquand, creator of Mr. Moto. And no issue is complete without a brain-tickling solve-it-yourself mystery from Hal Charles (the writing team of Hal Sweet and Charlie Blythe).
Editor Cynthia Ward has selected a cyberpunk story by M. Christian, βJigΕ Jitoku,β which is mind-bending fun. plus we have classics by Ray Cummings (Robots!), Malcolm Jameson (a deal-with-the-Devil!), Richard Wilson (classic SF!), and a personal favorite author, Clark Ashton Smith (historical fantasy!). Great reading.
Hereβs the complete lineup:
Non-Fiction:
βSpeaking with Poul Anderson,β conducted by Darrell Schweitzer [interview]
Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:
βThe Man in the Quarry, by Robert Lopresti [Michael Bracken Presents short story]
βA Surprising Treat,β by Hal Charles [solve-it-yourself mystery]
βCop Killer,β by James Holding [short story]
βPickup and Delivery,β by Eric Beckstrom [Barb Goffman Presents short story]
The Black Cargo, by John P. Marquand [novel]
Science Fiction & Fantasy:
βJigΕ Jitoku,β by M. Christian [Cynthia Ward Presents short story]
βThe Robot God,β by Ray Cummings [short story]
βThe Enchantress of Sylaire,β by Clark Ashton Smith [short story]
βBlind Alley,β by Malcolm Jameson [short story]
βThe Big Fix!β by Richard Wilson [short story]