Black Cat Weekly #194

This issue, we have quite a variety of stories, ranging from historical suspense (see William Le Queux's novel), to financial auditing (see Laird Long's original mystery) to a missing child to a sinister gargoyle. We even have the El Dorado's secret revealed! Read on to find your next favorite read in this issue's lineup. Here's the complete list— Cover Art: Steve Hickman NOVELS The House of Evil, by William Le Queux A diplomat's friend is dead—are sinister forces at work? SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY "The Loss of Fortune," by Hal Charles Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there! SHORT STORIES "Nailed," by Laird Long [Michael Bracken Presents short story] An audit reveals more than financials—can a rookie accountant catch a crook? "Thursday's Child," by John M. Floyd [Barb Goffman Presents short story] When a runaway boy vanishes again, a stranger's past may hold the key… "Murder at the Mall," by Bruce Harris Someone killed Darrell Leonard—can a security guard solve the case? "Blood," by Elena Taylor A missing man, a barn owl, and blood in the hay—what is June hiding? "The Dream of a Doll," by Adam Breckenridge A boy's creation reshapes the world—can love bloom in vine and rust? "The Honesty Policy," by Edward Ahern A junk hauler uncovers a gruesome secret hidden in a historic house… "City of Gold," by David Alden Raymond He claims he found El Dorado. Is the gold real or madness? "Something About Gargoyles," by John S. Glasby A man falls ill under strange conditions—is a gargoyle to blame?