Black Cat Mystery Magazine is a new journal devoted to the best in mystery short fiction. Crime? Noir? Cozy? Private eye? You'll find all genres present and accounted for—with new tales by the best writers of today! The fourth issue features the following lineup:
SOMETHING FISHY, by Michael Bracken 
INSEPARABLE, INSUFFERABLE, by Alan Orloff 
USE OF THE AWKWARD HAND, by Julie Leo 
UMBERTO SCOLARI AND THE FEAST OF PARADISE, by Dayle A. Dermatis 
MOE’S SEAFOOD HOUSE, by Ramona DeFelice Long 
MUD SEASON, by Su Kopil 
MESSIN’ WITH THE KID, by Steve Liskow 
ASSASSIN’S SCROLL, by Tais Teng 
TROUBLE IN MIND, by Cynthia Ward
Plus a bonus poem: THE TIMELINE MURDERS, by Janet Fox

This issue of Black Cat Mystery Magazine features a fresh array of gripping short crime and mystery stories. From heart-pounding tales of suspense to more subtle explorations of crime, each story showcases unique voices in the genre. Included are:
ARMADILLO BY MORNING, by Stacy Woodson
AFTER THEIR CONVICTIONS, SIX MURDERERS REFLECT ON HOW KILLING MR. BODDY CHANGED THEIR LIVES, by Tara Laskowski and Art Taylor
PROMISES TO KEEP, by Gert-Jan Van Den Bemd
A COLD DAY IN HELENA, by John M. Floyd
HUMAN WASTE, by Davin Ireland
HIVA-OA, by J.W. Wood
MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY, by R.T. Lawton
LUXURY GOODS, by R.M. Lowery
THE CHILD, by Elizabeth Elwood
GETTING BACK INTO HEAVEN, by Marcelle Dubé
AN IMP IN SPY’S CLOTHING, by Robert Jeschonek
LET'S SETTLE THIS, by Jack Ritchie

Our 14th issue includes 11 original tales of crime and detection, by some of the best mystery writers practicing. Here are:

REAL COURAGE, by Barb Goffman
MEET ME AT THE CHURCH AND BRING ALL THE GUNS, by Bruce Arthurs
EL PASO HEAT, by Peter W.J. Hayes
THE LEGEND OF YAG-GRYLLHOTH, by Andrew Welsh-Huggins
RED ROSES FOR A BLUE LADY, by Josh Pachter
HEIRESS, by Linda Niehoff
EL PRIMO DE ANA, by Tom Larsen
RAIN ALWAYS FALLS, by Stephen D. Rogers
HYENAS, by Janice Law
A GREAT TEAM, by John Bosworth
SPEED DATING, by Steve Liskow

Also includes a classic reprint by Mary Fortune.

The "lucky 13th" issue of Black Cat Mystery Magazine includes original tales of crime and mystery by Christina Hoag, John M. Floyd, Elizabeth Elwood, Graham Powell, Eve Fisher, Barb Goffman, Sharon Kae Reamer, Trey R. Barker, and Sandra Murphy, plus a classic reprint by Rufus King.

Black Cat Mystery Magazine #12 is a special issue devoted to the Cozy genre. Here are 10 brand new tales in the best Cozy tradition—plus a classic reprint from Johnston McCulley, creator of Zorro! Included are:YE OLDE PAWNE SHOPPE, by Alan Orloff
THE GIRLS IN CABIN THREE, by Debra H. Goldstein 
LAZY DAYS PARADE TAKES A TRAGIC TURN, by Charlotte Morganti 
LAST GUNFIGHT OF THE SEASON, by Gordon Linzner 
IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT ICE STORM, by N.M. Cedeño 
TOO YOUNG TO DIE, by Elizabeth Zelvin 
TO CATCH A PURR-PETRATOR, by Stacy Woodson 
AN UNPOPULAR GALLERY, by Darren Goossens 
BOOK LEARNING, by K.L. Abrahamson 
COLD CASE, by Bev Vincent 
LOOT AND LOVE, by Johnston McCulley

The first Black Cat Mystery Magazine of 2021 presents 7 compelling original tales, plus a classic reprint by Donald Barr Chidsey. Included are:
TRIP UP ON HIGH STREET, by John Hegenberger
ST. KILLIAN’S CHOICE, by M.A. Monnin 
YOU LOSE, WE FIND, by Jon Matthew Farber 
THE BIG PICTURE, by John M. Floyd 
AN ARTIST IN THE HAREM, by Elizabeth Zelvin 
PLANTED IN MIDAIR, by D.V. Bennett 
AN INCONVENIENT SLEUTH, by Barb Goffman 
JUST ANOTHER BUM" by Donald Barr Chidsey

The Black Cat Mystery Magazine returns with issue #7  — a special Private Eye edition, with great new tales (and one classic reprint) by masters of the genre. Included this time are:
THE CHARITY CASE, by Robert Lopresti
THE WHOLE STORY, by Andrew Welsh-Huggins
THE STOPWATCH OF DEATH, by Josh Pachter
THE FUGITIVE WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, by Bev Vincent
LOVE PIRATE, by O'Neil De Noux
PICTURES OF LILY, by Graham Powell
SHOW AND ZELLER, by Gordon Linzner
MUSTANG SALLY, by John M. Floyd
FUNERAL POTATOES, by E.E. King
THE MAKINGS OF A KILLER, by Robert Jeschonek
LOOSE ENDS, by Fletcher Flora (classic reprint)

The sixth issue of Black Cat Mystery Magazine presented a stellar lineup of new stories, plus a classic reprint. Included in this issue are:
NEW STORIES:
SEVEN CARD JOKER HIGH, by Trey R. Barker 
THE LOSER, by Robert Guffey 
BLEST BE THE TIE THAT BINDS, by Michael Bracken 
THE MAGNIFICENT SCORE, by John Hegenberger 
WORSE THAN DEATH, by Robert Lopresti 
THE LAST THING HE REMEMBERED, by Patricia Dusenbury 
PAINT THE CLOWN RED, by Laird Long
CLASSIC REPRINT
THE CONTAGIOUS KILLER, by Bryce Walton

Black Cat Mystery Magazine is a new journal devoted to the best in mystery short fiction. Crime? Noir? Cozy? Private eye? You'll find all genres present and accounted for—with new tales by the best writers of today! The fourth issue features the following lineup:
THE SHOW MUST GO ON, by Michael Bracken 
EMILY AND ELODIE, by Dara Carr 
PARTNERS IN CRIME, by Tracy Falenwolfe 
RHONDA AND CLYDE, by John M. Floyd 
THE IDEA, by Charlie Hughes 
THE BODYGUARD, by Janice Law 
TRIGGER WARNING, by Dennis Palumbo 
BLUE SKIES, by Keith Snyder 
A UNICORN IN THE HAREM, by Elizabeth Zelvin 
DON’T DO THAT, by Gil Brewer

Black Cat Mystery Magazine is a new journal devoted to the best in mystery short fiction. Crime? Noir? Cozy? Private eye? You'll find all genres present and accounted for -- with new tales by the best writers of today! The third issue features the following: 
Suburbia, by Michael Bracken 
The Sorority House, by Eve Fisher 
Tourist Season, by JM Taylor 
Diversions, by John M. Floyd 
The List, by Charlie Drees 
Something Certain, by Peter W. J. Hayes 
The Moment of Righting, by Robb T. White 
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, by Ashley Lynch-Harris 
The Target, by Charlie Hughes 
Whale Watch, by Charles Roland

Black Cat Mystery Magazine is a new journal devoted to the best in mystery short fiction. Crime? Noir? Cozy? Private eye? You'll find all genres present and accounted for -- with new tales by the best writers of today! The first issue features contributions by Art Taylor, John Floyd, Alan Orloff, Kaye George, Josh Pachter, Barb Goffman, Meg Opperman, Michael Bracken, Dan Andriacco, and Jack Halliday. Plus 2 classic reprints by James Holding and Fletcher Flora!

Getting Away, by Alan Orloff 
Fairy Tales, by Art Taylor 
Eb and Flo, by Josh Pachter 
Crazy Cat Lady, by Barb Goffman 
A Pie to Die For, by Meg Opperman 
Murder at Madame Tussaud’s, by Dan Andriacco 
Rooster Creek, by John M. Floyd 
Don’t Bank on It, by Jack Halliday 
Dixie Quickies, by Michael Bracken 
Flight to the Flirty Flamingo, by Kaye George 
The Italian Tile Mystery, by James Holding 
Beside a Flowering Wall, by Fletcher Flora 
The ABCs of Murder, by Josh Pachter

Black Cat Mystery Magazine is a new journal devoted to the best in mystery short fiction. Crime? Noir? Cozy? Private eye? You'll find all genres present and accounted for -- with new tales by the best writers of today! The second issue features contributions by Michael Bracken, John Hegenberger, John M. Floyd, BK Stevens, and Debra H. Goldstein, plus a classic reprint by Melba Marlett.
Complete contents:
THE CLEANSING SOIL, by Charlie Hughes 
SKIRTS, by Michael Bracken 
A DISTURBANCE IN THE HAREM, by Elizabeth Zelvin 
A WEIGHTY MATTER, by Debra H. Goldstein 
BURIED SECRETS, by Steve Shrott 
JACOB’S LADDER, by Cynthia Benjamin 
THINGS PAST, by BK Stevens 
THIN BLOOD, by Trey R. Barker 
TWO IN THE BUSH, by John M. Floyd 
THE BAD SLEEP, by John Hegenberger 
THE SECOND MRS. PORTER, by Melba Marlett

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Black Cat Mystery Magazine publishes  mystery, crime, hardboiled, and noir fiction -- a little edgier than you will find in most mainstream mystery magazines. Under the editorship of award-winning mystery author John Gregory Betancourt and Carla Coupe, it has rapidly carved a niche for itself in the mystery field.

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