Mysterical-E

Editor's Column

WINTER 2012

Well, it's still Winter, though in Philly the weather is not all that bad. It usually isn't except for an occasional year which breaks the records. Even if it's a mild season, it's still time for the Winter issue.

This outing, Mysterical-E offers readers some great winter entertainment. If you're in a part of the world where the weather is cold, make some hot chocolate, pull that blanket around you, and spend some time reading. If you're fortunate enough to be in a warmer climate, pour yourself a lemonade or some iced tea, get comfortable, and peruse the issue.

One of our stories this issue comes to us from 1961 via Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. The author, James A. Haught, asked if we'd republish his first story sale and we were delighted to be able to do so.

There's much more in this issue, including new entries in John Floyd's Law and Daughter series and in Rosemary and Larry Mild's Slim series. You'll also find the first part of a novella, I. Van Laningham's Nine Dragon River (parts 2 and 3 will follow), and other stories you'll enjoy.

Of course, our ever faithful columnists are back with more advice, opinions, discoveries, and interviews.

And a bit of BSP:

I'm pleased to announce the publication of my new book:

Crimes on Latimer (Lethe Press)

Before he dealt with that Murder On Camac,

Before he found A Body On Pine,

Marco Fontana was investigating Crimes On Latimer.

Six of Fontana’s early cases show some of the forces that helped shape the young P.I. In high school, Fontana discovers he has a knack for crime solving. Not only that, he likes it. When his English teacher is accused of murdering the school disciplinarian, Marco takes it upon himself to investigate. Some years later, after having explored his options, we find Marco in his first office on Latimer and Twelfth. Trouble easily finds him there. From dealing with a stolen DaVinci sketch, to uncovering a blackmailing murderer, to having a trip to celebrate Pride in NY turned into a nightmare, to presiding over a murderous leather competition, Marco develops his investigative skills and techniques for solving difficult cases. Crimes on Latimer presents just six of Fontana’s early cases. There are other mysteries in his past which will be explored in cases to come. These tales open a window onto Marco Fontana's world before he found himself dealing with Murder on Camac.

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