Black Cat Weekly #210

This issue, we seem to have a wee bit of a sea theme. But theres more than enough variety to go around, with original crime and mystery tales from Hal Charles, Neil S. Plakcy, Pam Barnsleyplus original science fiction and fantasy from Steven Mathes, Tim Fahlstedt, and Maureen Bowden. As to classics, we have a Sherlock Holmes parody from Maurice Baring and a rare Irish fantasy from Ruth Sawyer (who is a writer Ive recently become interested inshe published a significant body of supernatural fiction, but in literary and mainstream publications). We also have classic novels from Victor L. Whitechurch and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (of Sherlock Holmes fame)though this one is a science-fantasy tale of lost Atlantis!And heres a giant salute to Ron Miller. This is his 75th issue as Art Director. Hes been either using his own artwork or that of his friend, the late Stephen Hickman (courtesy of Vicki Hickman), for covers since he took over. Hickmans cover this issue is another great one.Heres the complete lineup:Cover Art: Stephen HickmanNOVELSThe Templeton Case, by Victor L. WhitechurchA mysterious will, hidden motives, and a case that tests sharp witsThe Maracot Deep, by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleExplorers dive beneath the ocean wavesand find a lost world!SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERYSweet Tooth, by Hal CharlesCan you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there!SHORT STORIESA Dog of Justice, by Neil S. Plakcy [Michael Bracken Presents short story]When justice falters, one golden retriever helps uncover the real story.Catch-and-Kill, by Pam BarnsleyShe made a career chasing scandalsuntil one scandal came chasing herAlibi, by Hal CharlesA retired agent and his brother test a suspects shaky alibi at Fenway Park.The Story of a Skat Scoring Book, by Maurice Baring [Sherlock Holmes series]A lost scoring book draws Holmes and Watson into intrigue in snowy Russia!Unmistakable Laughter, by Steven MathesOn Venus, a salesman dares to bargain with a mountain that kills intruders.Assisted Evolution in the Suburban Life, by Tim FahlstedtMachines hum, children excel, and doubt shadows a flawless society.Annabelle, by Maureen BowdenOn Angleseys wild coast, witches, ghosts, and destiny entwine across ages.The Blessing of the Waters, by Ruth SawyerOn Donegals shores, hunger and hope collide with the mysteries of faery.