This issue features an in depth interview with author David Lawrence, as well as his award-winning sci-fi story Blood of the World. Also in this issue:

Detective Matthews may be in for more than he bargained for when he reaches out to two scholars of ancient Egyptian lore and history for help investigating a bizarre murder as we continue with Alphonso Warden’s Vita Nova Ex Stellis Veniet.

The Dubh Sithe looks to tighten the noose around Gwynne, who will need to call in few favors (and get the cooperation of a fickle mirror) just to stay alive in part three of William Meikle’s Hair and Graces.

Author Eugie Foster gives readers a glimpse at how Chiya and Hikari discovered the truth of each other’s unique abilities in part II of Gifts Not Asked For.

Plus plenty more original short fiction!