Black Cat Weekly #53
Kathleen Alcalá, Neil S. Plakcy , Garnett Elliott, Hal Charles , Lester del Rey, Frank Belknap Long , Leigh Brackett, Carolyn Wells , Arthur Leo Zagat , Nicholas Carter
630 pages · Released Sep 4, 2022 · Wildside Press LLC
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Black Cat Weekly #53 parent’s guide: what’s inside
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This anthology collects mystery, science fiction, and adventure stories spanning decades, with content varying by story. Most stories are detective and puzzle-focused with mild peril rather than graphic violence. The collection includes vintage pulp fiction alongside contemporary work, so tone and style vary considerably. Generally suitable for upper middle grade and teen readers interested in classic mystery and sci-fi, though a parent should preview unfamiliar stories.
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Black Cat Weekly presents a mix of mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and adventure stories every issue. #53 includes: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “The Art of the Deal,” by Neil S. Plakcy [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “Mickey Mantle Is Missing,” Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “The Vaudeville Det... Black Cat Weekly presents a mix of mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and adventure stories every issue. #53 includes: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “The Art of the Deal,” by Neil S. Plakcy [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “Mickey Mantle Is Missing,” Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “The Vaudeville Detective,” by Garnett Elliott [Barb Goffman Presents short story] Half a Million Ransom, by Nicholas Carter [novel] Deep Lake Mystery, by Carolyn Wells [novel] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “Sweetheart,” by Kathleen Alcalá [Cynthia Ward Presents short story] “Out of the Sea,” by Leigh Brackett [novelet] “And We Sailed the Mighty Dark,” by Frank Belknap Long [novelet] “The Wings of Night,” by Lester del Rey [short story] “Flight of the Silver Eagle,” by Arthur Leo Zagat [novella]
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ISBN 9781667640310 · Wildside Press LLC