
by Larry Ham
For as long as Hollywood has been making movies, monster, horror and science fiction have been an important part of the industry’s success. And if you are a monster movie fan like I am, then you will thoroughly enjoy Universal Studios Monsters by Michael Mallory.

by Michael Mallory
As I let the cold brew slide down my throat, I gazed up at the trees that stood like sentinels in back of my tent. The last thing on my mind was murder. Right now it was just me and the trees, but I knew that was going to end. I’d been alone here at Tall Pines State Park since Tuesday, and loving it. But it was now Friday, so more campers would be showing up for the weekend.

by Michael Mallory
Here is another fun Fourth of July related mystery short story, “While The Parade Passes By”, by Michael Mallory. This story was originally published in the Summer 1999 issue of Murderous Intent Mystery Magazine.