Black Cat Weekly #49
Brendan DuBois, Linda D. Addison, Y. S. Lee, Poul Anderson, Hal Charles, George O. Smith , Robert Moore Williams
762 pages · Released 2022 · Wildside Press LLC
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Black Cat Weekly #49 parent’s guide: what’s inside
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Black Cat Weekly #49 is an anthology of mystery, crime, and science fiction stories spanning classic to contemporary authors. As a short-story collection without detailed plot summaries, the content varies significantly by story; expect occasional crime/mystery violence typical of detective fiction and pulp sci-fi, but nothing gratuitously graphic. The educational value comes from exposure to diverse writing styles and genres, while positive messaging emerges through detective stories that reward honesty and problem-solving.
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From the publisher
Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #49. This is another strong issue, and we lead off with an original tale by celebrated mystery author Brendan Dubois (courtesy of acquiring editor Michael Bracken). We also have a powerful crime story by Y.S. Lee (courtsey of acquiring editor Barb Goffman), and a pair of novels by Edgar Wall... Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #49. This is another strong issue, and we lead off with an original tale by celebrated mystery author Brendan Dubois (courtesy of acquiring editor Michael Bracken). We also have a powerful crime story by Y.S. Lee (courtsey of acquiring editor Barb Goffman), and a pair of novels by Edgar Wallace and Nicholas Carter. And, of course, no issue would be complete without a solve-it-yourself mystery from Hal Charles. On the science fiction side, acquiring editor Cynthia Ward has selected a great story by Linda D. Addison—plus we have more from George O. Smith, Poul Anderson, C. Shook, and Robert Moore Williams. Good stuff! Here’s the complete lineup: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Obsession” by Brendan DuBois “Ghost of a Chance” by Hal Charles “In Plain Sight” by Y. S. Lee The Fellowship of the Frog, by Edgar Wallace Driven from Cover, by Nicholas Carter Science Fiction / Fantasy: “The Power” by Linda D. Addison “Rat Race,” by George O. Smith “The Temple of Earth, ” by Poul Anderson “The Band Played On,” by C. Shook “The Impossible Invention” by Robert Moore Williams
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ISBN 9781667659879 · Wildside Press LLC