This issue, we have original mysteries by Christina Hoag and Greg Herren (both courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), plus a crime tale by Greg Herren (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman). Our mystery novel is Annihilation by classic American mystery novelist Isabel Ostrander, whose detective fiction was influential in the early 20th century. Of course, there’s a solve-it-yourself puzzler by Hal Charles, too!On the science fiction and fantasy front, we have ...

Romance is in the air with our special Valentine’s Day Spectacular! Of course, not all stories have romance, but we’ve done our best to weave a theme through many of the tales this issue. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the love and mayhem, as we present 7 great tales ranging from the here and now to the far future, 2 novels, and a solve-it-yourself mystery.As always, special thanks to our Acquiring Editors, Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman, who teased original tales from R....

This issue, we have an extended lineup, celebrating our 200th issue—2 novels, 1 novella, and 9 short stories…6 of which are originals! We’re also reducing the price to 99 cents (or the local equivalent) to help share the reading joy.It’s been a fun journey, and it’s all due to the help of our terrific editorial and production team: Acquiring Editors Barb Goffman, Michael Bracken, Paul Di Filippo, Darrell Schweitzer, and Cynthia M. Ward brought in some amazing authors over the years...

This issue, things lean a bit heavier into science fiction and fantasy than usual. The action starts with the return of Sir Galahad (only 1,500 years late!) as he encounters the modern world. We also have a pair of very different time-travel tales from Philip E. High and Nelson S. Bond. E.C. Tubb’s story hasn’t been reprinted since its first publication, so we’re delighted to reintroduce it to the world. And topping things off is the conclusion of our book serial by Edmund Glasby. But don’...

This issue of Black Cat Mystery Magazine features a fresh array of gripping short crime and mystery stories. From heart-pounding tales of suspense to more subtle explorations of crime, each story showcases unique voices in the genre. Included are:ARMADILLO BY MORNING, by Stacy WoodsonAFTER THEIR CONVICTIONS, SIX MURDERERS REFLECT ON HOW KILLING MR. BODDY CHANGED THEIR LIVES, by Tara Laskowski and Art TaylorPROMISES TO KEEP, by Gert-Jan Van Den BemdA CO...

Our 51st issue is another strong one one, with four of our acquiring editors finding tales for us. Michael Bracken has an original Bev Vincent mystery, and Barb Goffman has a winner from R.T. Lawton. Cynthia Ward turns the tables on fellow editor Michael Bracken and selects a haunted house story by him! And too-long-absent editor Paul Di Filippo has picked a powerful story by Sheree R. Thomas. Good stuff.As if that’s not enough (which it never is for the Black Cat!), we have gone b...

Black Cat Weekly #13 presents another terrific lineup of novels and short stories for readers of mystery, science fiction, and fantasy. Here are—Mysteries / Suspense:Most Men Don’t Kill, by David Alexander [novel]“A Thanksgiving Mystery,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]“Black Friday,” by R.T. Lawton [Barb Goffman Presents short story]“A Matter of Science” by Ray Cummings [short story]A Town Is Drowning, by Frederik Poh...

Nominated for the 2017 Anthony Award for Best Anthology/CollectionBestselling novelists David Morrell, Alison Gaylin and Elaine Viets headline a new anthology of 22 tales exploring the unique aura of mystery of New Orleans and the surrounding bayou country.BLOOD ON THE BAYOU is published in conjunction with Bouchercon, the World Mystery Convention, which is being held in New Orleans in 2016. As with the convention itself, the anthology spreads a broad canop...

Are you smart enough to be a modern day detective? 31 solve-it-yourself mini-mysteries for the reader to figure out who committed the crime or else how the crime was done. All the clues are there. Use your mind and your deductive skills to see if you can solve the crime in each of these cases..

Beaumont and Yarnell have been partners in crime for years, yet their burglary jobs don't always go as planned. Like the one on Halloween night, when an error in measurement down in the storm water sewer puts them into the basement of a local mortuary instead of inside the intended jewelry store. Still, they found a way to make a profit.....even if it meant taking on as their burglar protege one of the mortuary employees who had to sleep in a display casket because his wife got everything ...

A car thief decides to terminate his partnership with a bungling gang banger from the old neighborhood.Paranoia runs rife between a crooked vice detective and his street snitch who is a rip off artist feeding a drug habit.English soldiers hunt for spies within their own besieged camp at Ladysmith during the 1900’s Boer War in southern Africa.An American merchant marine working on a South China Seas freighter goes looking for his cousin in Hue, French Indo-China, and su...

The proprietor of the Twin Brothers Bail Bond firm only takes on special clients who are then required to put up high value collateral. This collateral, often stolen or illegal goods, is promised to be returned after the bond is no longer needed, but somehow these special clients seem to fall from high places, go deep water swimming without appropriate breathing equipment, become victims of an errant taxi cab or otherwise render themselves deceased. And yet, the bail firm always makes an e...