Black Cat Weekly #196

Hal Charles · Bruce W. Most · Amir Natan · G.T. Eggertsson · Donna J. W. Munro · Hal Meredith · Lester del Rey · Murray Leinster · Ralph Milne Farley

Jun 2025 · Wildside Press LLC

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This issue, we have original tales by Bruce W. Most, Hal Charles (two of them!), Amir Natan, G.T. Eggertsson, and Donna J. W. Munro. We also have a rare historical mystery/adventure set in the old west (okay, maybe you can call it a Western!) in a change-of-pace novel by classic science fiction author Murray Leinster. Plus, we have classic science fiction by Lester del Rey, a classic mystery from Hal Meredith (featuring Sherlock Holmes rival Sexton Blake), and a classic Weird Tales fantasy by Ralph Milne Farley. Lots of great reading.

Our Michael Bracken Presents feature will return next week.

Here’s the complete lineup—

Cover Art: Ron Miller

NOVELS

Texas Gun-Law, by Murray Leinster

Steve Galt returns home to find a murder, a mystery, and cattle rustlers!

NOVELETS

“The Ghost Horse of Pronghorn Flats,” by Bruce W. Most

When Ronnie sees a ghost horse, it sparks a quest to solve a decades-old murder.

“The Seat of Judgment,” by Lester del Rey

A divine secret unfolds on an alien world, testing faith and power.

SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY

“A Death in the Garden,” by Hal Charles

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

SHORT STORIES

“Down on the Farm,” by Hal Charles

Detective Kelly Stonebreaker tackles a mysterious disappearance in rural Kentucky.

“The Black Pearl of Bahrain,” by Hal Meredith [Sexton Blake series]

Sexton Blake’s skills are tested by a gem theft—and a grim discovery!

“Cappuccino,” by Amir Natan

What if one small change in a coffee order affects Fate?

“Fimbulwinter,” by G.T. Eggertsson

Beneath the ice, old stories stir—and new ones begin!

“On the Goddess’ Silken Paw,” by Donna J. W. Munro

She reared up, black and long legged, a fox for sure, but a goddess fox…

“Vallisneria Madness,” by Ralph Milne Farley

Beauty waits in the mist. But will it embrace…or consume? Until next time, happy reading!

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