Black Cat Weekly #255

Cover Art: Stephen Hickman

NOVEL

Bombs in Orbit, by Jeff Sutton

The Russians threaten world peace with nukes in orbit.

NOVELLA

“Velda and the Ball Bearing Mystery,” by Ron Miller [Velda, P.I. series]

Can Velda clear a frightened kid before the police close the case?

SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY

“A Time to Kill,” by Hal Charles

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

SHORT STORIES

“Mirror Life Meltdown,” by N.M. Cedeño

Can a routine infidelity case expose a threat to the entire world?

“She Loves You,” by Stacy Woodson [Barb Goffman Presents]

A country star follows jealousy into a strange midnight encounter.

“Snake in the Grass,” by M.A. Blume

A garden-party death draws a society reporter into deadly intrigue.

“Mr. Clackworthy Revives a Town,” by Christopher B. Booth

A roadside snub gives Clackworthy an appetite for a richer prize.

“Beta and the Dinonauts on Proxima Centauri b,” by Holden Jones

What could possibly go wrong while hauling dinosaurs through space?

“Door in the Forest,” by Phyllis Ann Karr [Mavarel series]

Some doors guard secrets. This one may guard something far worse..

“Bathe Your Bearings in Blood!” by Clifford D. Simak

What happens when machines decide not to serve?

“Ennui,” by Stephen Marlowe

When reality bends to one man’s wishes, boredom is dangerous.