Mystery Tribune / Issue Nº15

Editor’s Note Ehsan Ehsani Publisher and Managing Editor Jacques Martin Barzun, French-American historian known for his studies of the history of ideas and cultural history, once said: “The danger that may really threaten crime fiction is that soon there will be more writers than readers.” There is some truth to this as crime and mystery continue to be two of the most popular fiction genres among both readers and writers. In such circumstances, magazines such as Mystery Tribune help readers to zoom in on the work of the most talented and distinctive voices from among hundreds of submissions. And we have done it again: the authors in this issue are the cream of the crop. Their work is entertaining and masterful and the joy of reading their stories reminds us why we love mystery fiction. Reed Farrel Coleman, finishes his dystopian trilogy in “Alchemy and Silence” with a satisfying ending. October in Kauai by Sean Marciniak brings you a story set in a refreshing exotic locale and Business Travel is the print edition debut of Mike Aaron, one of the most popular friction contributors to Mystery Tribune Online. If you want to venture into Japanese crime fiction, don’t forget to check out Tara Cheesman’s takes on “Prefecture D”, a collection of crime novellas by Japanese author Hideo Yokoyama. And if you’re fan of edgy portrait photography, I’m sure you will enjoy the photography collection by Russian artist Victor Trusov in this issue. As always, thank you for being a loyal supporter of us: please spread the word by telling your friends about Mystery Tribune or give the gift of #goodmystery by offering them an issue or annual subscription as a present. Fiction Fiction