“River City Angel” was originally published by Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine

“River City Angel” is Carl’s fifth published poem and fifth entry in Ellery Queen where he has previously published several short stories and poems. 

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“River City” can currently be read in the May/June 2025 issue of Ellery Queen. It will be published here when Ellery Queen’s exclusive publishing rights expire in a few months. 

It is part of Carl’s Dick Ulysses Mystery poem series. The previous poem, “The Lost Poem” was published by Ellery Queen earlier in 2025. 

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