Book cover for Black Cat Weekly #207 by Marc Bilgrey, A.L. Sirois, Christine Eskilson, Sybil Johnson, BJ Thoray, Justin Gustainis, Hal Charles, Mack Reynolds, Paul Ernst and Harry Coverdale
2025 Released
602 Pages
10-11 Hours
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Wildside PressISBN 9781667661582

This issue, we have another impressive lineup, featuring novels by Herman Landon (writing as Harry Coverdale) and sci-fi master Mack Reynolds. We also have original short stories by Christine Eskilson, Sybil Johnson, BJ Thoray, Marc Bilgrey, A.L. Sirois, and Justin Gustainis. Plus we have a classic short from the legendary pulp magazine Weird Tales by Paul Ernst. And don’t forget a brand-new solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles! Lots to enjoy.

Here’s the complete lineup—

Cover Art: Stephen Hickman

NOVELS

The Seventh Shot, by Harry Coverdale [Classic Mystery Novel]

A classic mystery from the author of the Gray Phantom series.

The Lagrangists, by Mack Reynolds [Modern Science Fiction Novel]

Sabotage aboard a space station!

SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY

“Murder at the Country Club,” by Hal Charles

Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there!

SHORT STORIES

“Fatally Fungi,” by Christine Eskilson

A mother’s concern for a classmate reveals deadly secrets lurking beneath.

“Mini-Mart Sleuth,” by Sybil Johnson

A clerk’s instincts lead her into deadly danger to save a friend.

“Readers Digest,” by BJ Thoray

Anonymous book deliveries escalate into a terrifying home invasion nightmare!

“The Adventure of the Stolen Death Machine,” by Marc Bilgrey

A former detective must recover a stolen invention before disaster strikes…

“Magic Glass,” by A.L. Sirois

At Djoser’s pyramid, secrets surface that could shake a kingdom.

“Clicking Red Heels,” by Paul Ernst

A murdered lover’s red shoes echo back in this chilling tale of revenge…

“Escort,” by Justin Gustainis

Not every date goes exactly as planned!

Marc Bilgrey

Marc Bilgrey is an experienced author and cartoonist who specializes in horror, comedy, and science fiction.

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A.L. Sirois

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Sybil Johnson

Sybil is a Voice Arts Award-nominated narrator and actor, creating countless  characters over the years. Her friendly, clear and honest voice reflects who  she is as a narrator and an individual. She lives in Florida with her family,  where they don’t visit the beach as often as they should. Visit  www.sybiljohnson.com to hear more of her work.

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Paul Ernst

Paul Frederick Ernst (November 7, 1899 - September 21, 1985) was a pulp fiction writer from the United States. He is best known as the author of the first 24 "Avenger" novels, which were published by Street & Smith under the pen name Kenneth Robeson. Paul Ernst was born in the city of Akron, Ohio. reportedly "[took] up fiction writing in his early twenties". His writings, described as "a prolific manufacturer of potboilers-made-to-order," appeared in a number of early Science fiction and fantasy periodicals. His work appeared in Astounding Stories, Strange Tales, and Amazing, and he wrote the Doctor Satan series (8 stories in total) that ran in Weird Tales from 1935 to 1936. Between 1939 and 1942, he was most known for authoring the original 24 The Avenger stories for the namesake pulp magazine. When the work at pulp magazines dried up, Ernst "was able to make a painless transition into the more prestigious "slick" magazines, where his word skill earned him higher financial rewards." In 1971, he was "still active as a writer," having written "Blackout" for the July 1971 issue of Good Housekeeping magazine. In September 1985, he died in Pinellas County, Florida, at the age of 85.

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Harry Coverdale

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