When a graffiti artist defaces part of Yosemite National Park, Special Agents Clarence Johnson and Alison Nance expect a straightforward case. But when the suspect falls to her death from Glacier Point—just as another member of her synagogue did years earlier—the investigation takes on a far more ominous meaning.The eerie coincidence hints at a deeper, darker truth behind the artist's final work. As Johnson and Nance unravel the layers, their search points to a historical puzzle st...

In the Everglades, a senseless murder unearths long-buried secrets.When artist Hezekiah Freeman is found drowned in the shallow waters of Everglades National Park, Special Agent Alison Nance and Clarence Johnson are tasked with uncovering the truth behind his death. What initially seems like a tragic accident soon reveals itself to be part of a larger, more intricate conspiracy.As they begin their investigation, Clarence and Alison discover that Hezekiah's ...

Barb Goffman, one of the most acclaimed short story authors and editors in the mystery field, returns with a great holiday-themed tale, selected especially for members of the Black Cat. Enjoy!Mark Thielman is a criminal magistrate working in Fort Worth, Texas. Formerly, he spent twenty-seven years as a prosecutor for Tarrant and Dallas counties. A two-time Black Orchid Award-winning novella author, Mark’s short fiction has been published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine and a...

What would you do on a day without consequences? In "Friday, February 30th," an ordinary man finds himself in this extraordinary situatio. A mystery story that would have been right at home in Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone.

When her personalized license plate makes an English teacher a suspect in her cheating ex-husband’s death, she uses her skills and experience to defend herself.

In the ancient city of Pompeii, Cicero Caudinus investigates the murder of playwright Blasius Pachomius, whose death threatens to disrupt the city's uneasy peace. With tensions high from recent earthquakes and public unrest, Cicero, along with Aedile Graccus Triarius, delves into the tangled web of actors and hidden motives. As they interrogate the suspects, including a blind soothsayer and an ambitious actress, Cicero begins to unravel a plot fueled by rage and betrayal.

A murder in Yellowstone reveals a historical conspiracy, drawing a park ranger into the heart of a centuries-old mystery.When a history professor is fatally shot at the base of Yellowstone Canyon, seasonal park ranger and former homicide detective Clarence Johnson finds himself roped into the murder investigation. Alongside Special Agent Alison Nance, he quickly realizes they are uncovering more than just a killer.As Johnson and Nance hunt for the killer, c...

How far would you go to get ahead? In the not-too-distant future, Terran Korb struggles to provide for his family in a world watched by the Panopticon, the all-seeing eye.

A gripping tale of brains and bravery on the open road! When a cash-strapped college student takes a job transporting two preserved brains across the country, he gets more than he bargained for. His car is stolen with one of the brains inside, leading him on a wild chase to recover the missing gray matter.With the help of the other brain, a brilliant detective, he must track down the thief and the lost brain before it's too late. This thrilling adventure blends mystery, humor and a...

As our 88th issue was coming together, I noticed that we have a pair of jungle adventure novels—the first Bomba the Jungle Boy story, as well as Tarzan and the Lost Empire. So I’m going to bill it as a “Special Jungle Warrior Issue” and just add that it’s a fun one. #88 also includes two original mysteries (Mark Thielman, N.M. Cedeño) plus a bunch of other great modern and classic stories (Fritz Leiber! Day Keene! George O. Smith!). I would have gladly bought Anna Tambour’s story ...

Black Cat Weekly continues to present a mix of original, modern, and classic science fiction, fantasy, and mystery fiction. #71 includes 6 short stories, 3 novels, and a solve-it-yourself mystery.Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:“Friday, February 30th,” by Mark Thielman [Michael Bracken Presents short story]“X Marks the Spot” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]“Secrets in the Snow” by J. M. Taylor [Barb Goffman Presents short st...

This issue features three original stories—a pair of mysteries (by Mindy Quigley and Mark Thielman, thanks to Acquiring Editors Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman), plus John Gregory Betancourt's “Sympathy for Invisible Men,” part of a series of meditations on classic monsters he has been writing for about 30 years now. Plus—if you’ve been following the lamentations of science fiction magazines about AI submissions—you will find Norman Spinrad’s essay on the subject fascinating. And of cours...