This issue features three original short stories (mysteries by M.A. Monnin [thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken], and Edd Vick & Manny Frishberg, plus a fantasy story by D J Tyrer), and an original science fiction novel by Thomas A. Easton.

Furthering the mystery section, we also have a great tale by John M. Floyd (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman) a classic novel by William J. Burns & Isabel Ostrander, and a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles.

Rounding out the science fiction and fantasy selections are a dark fantasy by British master John S. Glasby and a classic by Philip Jose Farmer. Lots of fun.

Here’s the complete lineup—

Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:

“Tick Tock,” by M.A. Monnin [Michael Bracken Presents original short story]

“Who Stole the Monopoly Money?” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]

“Molly’s Plan,” by John M. Floyd [Barb Goffman Presents short story]

“Time and Tide,” by Edd Vick and Manny Frishberg [original short story]

The Crevice, by William J. Burns and Isabel Ostrander [novel]

Science Fiction & Fantasy:

“The Ring of Tsimblier,” by D J Tyrer [original short story]

“In the Midst of Night,” John S. Glasby [short story]

“Lancelot Biggs: Master Navigator,” by Nelson S. Bond [short story, Lancelot Biggs series]

“The Wounded,” by Philip José Farmer [short story]

Configuration Hacks, by Thomas A. Easton [original novel]

Thomas A.Easton