Black Cat Weekly #075

Our 75th issue has a pair of origital tales for your reading pleasure, one mystery (“Troubled Water,” by donalee Moulton, thanks to acquiring editor Michael Bracken] and “The Forbidden Scroll,” by Phyllis Ann Karr (a solo adventure by Frostflower from Karr’s Frostflower & Thorn series—we had a solo Thorn adventure last issue.] Barb Goffman has selected a cat-themed mystery by Karen Cantwell, plus we have classic mysteries by Hal Meredeth (Sexton Blake) and Norbert Davis (a hardboiled novel).

On the science fiction side, we have a great linup with tales by George O. Smith, Ray Bradbury, Noel Loomis, and William Tenn…favorites of mine.

Here’s this issue’s lineup:

Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:

• “Troubled Water,” by donalee Moulton [Michael Bracken Presents short story]
• “A Death in the Department,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]
• “The Wizard of Paws,” by Karen Cantwell [Barb Goffman Presents short story]
• “A Confidential Report,” by Hal Meredith [Sexton Blake short story]
• Oh, Murderer Mine, by Norbert Davis [novel]
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Science Fiction & Fantasy:

• “The Forbidden Scroll,” by Phyllis Ann Karr [Frostflower short story]
• “The Cosmic Jackpot,” by George O. Smith [short story]
• “The Square Pegs,” by Ray Bradbury [short story]
• “Softie,” by Noel Loomis [short story]
• “Consulate,” by William Tenn [novelet]