This time, we have a smashing lineup, with original mysteries from such notables as John M. Floyd (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), Steve Hockensmith (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), and Sharon Hunt. Plus we have an original solve-it-yourself mystery from Hal Charles. And our mystery novel is The Bishop Murder Case, featuring Philo Vance in his fourth outing.
   On the fantasy and science fiction end, we have originals by David Jarvis and Jared Stonefield, a dark fantasy from British master John S. Glasby, pulp sci-fi from Joseph J. Millard, and a far-future science-fantasy novel from Lin Carter, as we reach the middle volume of his Gondwane series. Fun stuff!
   Here’s the complete lineup—
 
Cover Art: Tom Miller
 
NOVELS
The Bishop Murder Case, by S.S. Van Dine [Philo Vance #4]
   Philo Vance investigates a series of bizarre murders, each tied to a nursery rhyme.
The Immortal of World’s End, by Lin Carter [Gondwane #3]
   Continuing our serialization of the Gondwane Epic, here is the third volume!
 
SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY
“Deck of Cards,” by Hal Charles
   Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there!
 
SHORT STORIES
“The Dark Woods,” by John M. Floyd [Michael Bracken Presents short story]
   A curious boy hears a chilling tale from a stranger, but the past may hold darker truths.
“Shadow of the Badger,” by Steve Hockensmith [Barb Goffman Presents short story]
   Desperate to save his family, young Gustav sets out to end winter—but danger lurks nearby.
“Giving Gifts,” by Sharon Hunt
   A midnight call brings Martha to a dying woman's side, where buried secrets demand reckoning.
“The Day After Hamlet Died,” by David Jarvis
   Horatio unravels the truth behind Ophelia’s death, facing ghosts, conspiracies, and betrayal.
“Ionian Twilight,” by Jared Stonefield
   On a doomed starliner spiraling toward Jupiter, a couple faces a heartbreaking decision.
“Dark Kith and Kin,” by John S. Glasby
   When a doctor visits a reclusive widow in a decaying mansion, buried family secrets resurface, and death comes calling...
“Crash on Viar,” by Joseph J. Millard
   A desperate pilot trapped on a dead moon fights for survival against an unforgiving void.