This issue, we have a pair of original mysteries (by Ron Miller and Shannon Taft, the latter two thanks to our Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), and our mystery novel is a Victorian-era sensation novel by Florence Warden. Of course, there’s a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles, too.

Our fantasy and science fiction section is heavier than usual on fantasy, with an Australian tale by Ernest Favenc, a dark fantasy by British master John Glasby, and a supernatural novel by E.F. Benson. Science fiction fans will enjoy classic pulp adventures by Edmond Hamilton and Arthur Leo Zagat. Fun stuff!

Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:

“Take the Money and Run,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]
“The Penny Drops,” by Shannon Taft [Barb Goffman Presents short story]
“Velda’s First Case,” by Ron Miller [short story, Velda series]
The Mystery of the Inn by the Shore, by Florence Warden [novel]

Science Fiction & Fantasy:

“Not Without Sorcery,” by John Glasby [short story]
“Fey,” by Ernest Favenc [short story]
“The Comet-drivers,” by Edmond Hamilton [short story]
“No Escape from Destiny” by Arthur Leo Zagat [short novel]
Across the Stream, by E.F. Benson [novel]

Sharon Roth