Publisher's Synopsis
At the cutting edge of crime fiction, Mystery Weekly Magazine presents original short stories by the world's best-known and emerging mystery writers. The stories we feature in our monthly issues span every imaginable subgenre, including cozy, police procedural, noir, whodunit, supernatural, hardboiled, humor, and historical mysteries. Evocative writing and a compelling story are the only certainty.
Get ready to be surprised, challenged, and entertained--whether you enjoy the style of the Golden Age of mystery (e.g., Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle), the glorious pulp digests of the early twentieth century (e.g., Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler), or contemporary masters of mystery. In this issue: Our cover story, "The Delta Princess" by John M. Floyd: When drifter Luke Grayson is attacked by thugs in a small Southern town, he's rescued by a female worker at a nearby cotton plantation-but he soon discovers that his mysterious benefactor has plans that will change both their lives. "The Story Game" by R.T. Lawton: People sometimes play games with themselves, but these games may be misleading. "The Earl" by Adam Leeder: A disgraced ex-detective, a seaside flophouse, a favor for a friend ... This may not end well. "The Edge Of The World" by Albert Tucher: In Hilo, Hawaii, criminal defense attorney Agnes Rodrigues finds murder at her front door. "Mulch Ado About Plenty" by Sharon Love Cook: Mrs. Bullock, neighborhood busybody, knows where the bodies are buried. "A Real Detective" by Joseph Kuttler: A traffic cop bites off more than he can chew when he stumbles upon a deadly scene in the Grand Canyon. "A Murder Of Crones" by C.L. Cobb: Never underestimate an old lady. And don't turn your back on her either. "The Passenger" by Rosemary McCracken: Pat Tierney is uneasy when her friend, Stéphane, agrees to give a stranger a lift on their return from an out-of-town job fair. An hour later, Pat wishes she'd voiced her objections. "Try Again" by Vinnie Hansen: In this noir tale, Suzi, a pole dancer, loses her job. She's been duped and manipulated but will take a shot at reclaiming her dignity. "Final Blow" by Mark Levenson: In a Russian circus long ago, a magician and a strongman have one shared interest: the magician's wife. "The Case Of The Ripped Off Ruby" a You-Solve-It By James Blakey: When a valuable jewel goes missing, Detective Sally Tilden must sift through a series of suspects to find the thief. Custom Cover Art by Robin Grenville Evans.
