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Time Zones
Barb Goffman—one of the most celebrated authors and editors in the mystery field—is selecting modern classic mystery stories for a new imprint at Black Cat Mystery, "Barb Goffman Presents." This volume features "Time Zones," by Ron Rash. Ron Rash is the author of the 2009 PEN/Faulkner Finalist and New York Times bestselling novel, Serena, in addition to three other prizewinning novels, One Foot in Eden, Saints at the River, and The World Made Straight; three collections of poems; and four collections of stories, among them Burning Bright, which won the 2010 Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award, and Chrmistry and Other Stories, which was a finalist for the 2007 PEN/Faulkner Award. Twice the recipient of the O.Henry Prize, he teaches at Western Carolina University. His latest novel, "In the Valley," will be published by Random House in August. He teaches at Western Carolina University.
Restoration
"Art Taylor is the author of The Boy Detective & The Summer of ’74 and Other Tales of Suspense and the novel in stories On the Road with Del & Louise. His work has earned the Edgar, Agatha, Anthony, Derringer, and Macavity Awards. He is an associate professor of English at George Mason University. www.arttaylorwriter.com Restoration"" by Art Taylor was originally published in Issue One of Crime Syndicate Magazine." It was selected by Barb Goffman, one of the most acclaimed mystery short story authors and editors in modern times, for inclusion in her Barb Goffman Presents line for Black Cat Mystery. This is volume 7 in the series.
The Last Noel
The clatter of loose Legos drew her away from the door. Monkeyberry Toys’s final customer was heading to the checkout counter, and she wanted to be there when he arrived. She’d ring him up herself. “Did you find what you were looking for?” she started to say. She froze. The man had pulled up the hood on his oversized parka. His left arm was wrapped around three boxes. His right hand held a gun. He walked up to the counter and pointed the gun at Patrice. “Gimme the money,” he said, his gruff voice warbling.
The Greatest Criminal Mind Ever
The latest in the series of stories selected by acclaimed author and editor Barb Goffman for the Black Cat Mystery & Science Fiction is Frank Cook's terrific mystery, "The Greatest Criminal Mind Ever." Frank Cook is an American writer who has produced nonfiction trade books and several short mystery stories, including “The Gift,” published in the Mystery Writers of America anthology The Rich and the Dead. He is the winner of the 2018 national Writers’ Police Academy award. He lives in the Kansas City area.
Dead Line
The latest in the series of stories selected by acclaimed author and editor Barb Goffman for the Black Cat Mystery & Science Fiction is Pat Dennis's terrific mystery, "Dead Line." Pat Dennis is the author of Hotdish to Die For; Fat Old Woman in Las Vegas: Gambling, Dieting and Wicked Fun; Kill Me! My Husband’s Retired!; Murder by Chance; Killed by Chance; Dead by Chance; and Vegas by Chance.
Don't Get Mad, Get Even
What do a bullied girl, a Christmas Town elf, a sheriff, and the biblical Job have in common? They're a few of the characters who take center stage in these stories of revenge, comeuppance, and the search for justice. Author Barb Goffman has been shortlisted seven times for national mystery awards (the Anthony, the Macavity, and the Agatha). This collection of fifteen short stories gathers all of her nominated tales, plus five new ones. Be prepared for stories ranging from dark to humorous, and crimes including adultery, theft, and, of course, murder. "In short: terrific. Barb Goffman is the master of the twist-she fools me every time! This collection is like a fabulous box of chocolates-each one different, each one special, each one a wonderful treat." --Hank Phillippi Ryan, Award-winning author
Twilight Ladies
"Twilight Ladies" won the Best Short Story Derringer Award in 2015. A rash of muggings in Mwanza, Tanzania, sends a very pregnant Police Constable Kokuteta Mkama in pursuit of the mysterious young woman behind the crimes. Sifting through the clues, P.C. Mkama discovers the these “random” robberies aren’t so random after all. The Barb Goffman Presents series showcases modern masterpieces of mystery, crime, and suspense selected by acclaimed mystery author and editor Barb Goffman.
Thanksgiving Eve
Barb Goffman, one of the most acclaimed short story authors and editors in the mystery field, returns with a great holiday-themed tale, selected especially for members of the Black Cat. Enjoy! Mark Thielman is a criminal magistrate working in Fort Worth, Texas. Formerly, he spent twenty-seven years as a prosecutor for Tarrant and Dallas counties. A two-time Black Orchid Award-winning novella author, Mark’s short fiction has been published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine and anthologies including the Mystery Writers of America collection Odd Partners. He lives in Fort Worth with his wife, two sons, and an oversized dog. Visit his web site for more information: MarkThielman.com.
Flash and Bang
Nineteen authors spin yarns of murder, mayhem, clues, and confessions in this anthology of stories culled from the Short Mystery Fiction Society. Sometimes, crime has the sound of poison dripping or the whistle of a knife through the air. And, sometimes, it happens with a “flash and bang.” Collected here are some of the finest short mystery and crime stories to emerge from the Short Mystery Fiction Society, which boasts more than sixteen hundred members around the world. The diverse range of voices represented here takes readers from small-town diners and neighborhood pawn shops to Viking ships, ancient Chinese courts, and beyond. Full of dangerous secrets and violent crimes, seasoned gumshoes and amateur sleuths, Flash and Bang serves as a showcase of the incredible talent in the SMFS ranks. Flash and Bang includes contributions from Herschel Cozine, Bobbi A. Chukran, Su Kopil, P.A. De Voe, Laurie Stevens, Tim Wohlforth, Suzanne Berube Rorhus, Sandra Murphy, Julie Tollefson, O’Neil De Noux, John M. Floyd, JoAnne Lucas, Andrew MacRae, Judy Penz Sheluk, Albert Tucher, Earl Staggs, Barb Goffman, BV Lawson, and Walter Soethoudt.
Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine #29
After a brief hiatus, Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine is back with a new issue and a new editor. Here are tales in mystery and detection in the classic manner, with a fine selection of new stories, features, and a classic Holmes reprint. Here are: BEAUTY AND THE BEYOTCH, by Barb Goffman THE CASE OF THE COLONEL’S SUICIDE, by Rafe McGregor THE HOLMES IMPERSONATOR AND THE BAKER STREET IRREGULARS, by Janice Law THE BODY IN THE BACKYARD, by Peter DiChellis THE ADVENTURE OF THE GEEK INTERPRETER, by Hal Charles CEREAL KILLING, by J.P. Seewald LAST WISH AND TESTAMENT, by V.P. Kava FROM GREEN TO RED, by Mike McHone FAILURE TO OBEY, by Rebecca K. Jones TRACE EVIDENCE, by Keith Brooke THE ADVENTURE OF THE SECOND STAIN, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Features by Darrell Schweitzer, Kim Newman, and Martha Hudson. Edited by Carla Kaessinger Coupe.
