Black Cat Weekly #209

With Labor Day almost here, it seems especially fitting to publish a Labor Day story in this issue: Shannon Tafts Downhill, brought to us by Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman. But the fun doesnt stop there. We have more originals from Paula Messina, Ron Miller (a new Velda P.I. story), Karl Dandenell, Kent J. Moore, and Zachary Reger, plus a new solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles.Classics include novels by Edgar Wallace and Olive Harper, as well as shorts from Lemuel De Bra and Bryce Walton. Good stuff!Heres this issues lineupCover Art: Stephen HickmanNOVELSThe Tomb of Tsin, by Edgar WallaceA secret tomb hides ancient richesand deadly secrets best left buried.The Sociable Ghost, by Olive HarperA reporter finds himself involved with ghosts!NOVELETVelda Wins a Prize, by Ron Miller [Velda series]When Miss Methylated 1952 hits Margate, a sinister secret surfaces!SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERYRight on the Money, by Hal CharlesCan you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there!SHORT STORIESHow to Finance an African Safari, by Paula MessinaA wily widow finds creative ways to fund her dream trip abroadDownhill, by Shannon Taft [Barb Goffman Presents short story]On Labor Day, a fatal scooter crash hides careful, chilling sabotage.Blue Eyes and Diamonds, by Lemuel De BraA desperate wife schemes with a detective to cover her shameful secret.When the Third Bell Rings, by Karl DandenellChased by magic hounds, Paheet begs the sun priests for sanctuary.Feat of Clay, by Kent J. MooreA gallery night turns tense as a statue draws the wrong eyesand whispersBetween Two Lions, by Zachary RegerThe midnight library calls, and crows answer with courage and doubt.Victorious Failure, by Bryce WaltonHis breakthrough unravels when time itself conspires against him!