Worse Than Death in Mystery Scene

 Ben Boulden writes the "Short and Sweet" column for Mystery Scene, reviewing his favorite short stories.  In issue 166 he reviews issue 6 of Black Cat Mystery Magazine.  He ends with these fine words of wisdom.

My favorite story in this issue is Robert Lopresti's brilliant 'Worse Than Death,' about the kidnapping of a brutal dictator's son.  It is surprising and original from beginning to end, but that final twist is absolutely perfect.  

Thanks, Mr. Boulden.
 

The Charity Case on SleuthSayers

 Here I am at SleuthSayers writing about "The Charity Case." 

The Charity Case

Shame on me for falling behind here.  Issue 7 of Black Cat Mystery Magazine has been out for several months.  It is all private eye and the first story is "The Charity Case," featuring my Atlantic City P.I. Marty Crow.