This issue, we are happy to reprint Earl Derr Biggersâ third entry in the classic Charlie Chan detective series, Behind That Curtain. But the highlights donât stop there! We have an original mystery by Travis Richardson (thanks to acquiring editor Michael Bracken), a great modern mystery by Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier (thanks to acquiring editor Barb Goffman), an original science fiction story from Robert Lopresti (best known as a mystery writer), and Diana Deverellâs âPayback is a Bitch,â which was named a Distinguished Mystery Story of 2018 by Otto Penzler. And, of course, we have our usual assortment of classic science fiction, as well as a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles. Good stuff!Hereâs the complete lineup:
Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:
âLast Stop, Cozyville!â by Travis Richardson [Michael Bracken Presents short story]
âThe Poker Chips Clueâ by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]
âRiseâ by Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier [Barb Goffman Presents short story]
âPayback Is a Bitchâ by Diana Deverell [short story]
Behind That Curtain, by Earl Derr Biggers [novel, Charlie Chan series]
Science Fiction & Fantasy:
âWhen the Aliens Left,â by Robert Lopresti [short story]
âNightmare Tower,â by Sam Merwin [short story]
âTravelogue,â by Roger Dee [short story]
âRequiem,â by Edmond Hamilton [short story]
Mating Center, by Frank Belknap Long [novel]