Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine - March/April 2025

In this issue

One of the great pleasures of producing Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine is that we’re able to offer stories that feature a range of interesting protagonists. Sure, we love our cops and P.I.s, but in just this issue, we also have a PhD working as a janitor, a beach bum, a movie production designer, and a management consultant. Each brings their own history, skills, and expertise to the investigations they pursue.

T. Lawton holds down the police procedural spot in this issue with “Murder Alley,” set during Prohibition, while Matthew Wilson’s procedural takes us to postwar Germany in “A Widow’s Suitors.” Steve Liskow features a cop sidelined by injury who’s alerted to an investigation by his physical therapist in “I Ain’t Got No Home.” An aggrieved father with a gun in his pocket seeks vengeance in Bill Pronzini’s “The Back End of Nowhere,” while sibling kidnap victims turn the tables on their captors in Mat Coward’s humorous tale “Come Forth and Be Glad in the Sun.” A management consultant tasked with eliminating jobs at a Maine shipyard runs into more than just angry employees in Gabriela Stiteler’s dark tale “Quick Turnaround,” while an island beach bum and part-time pilot finds an abandoned mutt and wonders what became of its owner in “Beachdog” by Pete Barnstrom...

Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine Description:

Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine is a captivating publication that embraces the suspenseful and enigmatic world of mystery fiction. Named after the legendary filmmaker and master of suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock, this magazine continues to be a staple for mystery enthusiasts seeking thrilling and thought-provoking stories.

Since its inception in 1956, Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine has been a platform for both established and emerging authors to showcase their talent in the realm of mystery writing. Each issue is filled with a diverse collection of short stories and novellas that encompass a wide range of subgenres, including traditional whodunits, psychological thrillers, and intricate puzzles. From cleverly crafted plots to unforgettable characters, the magazine delivers an immersive reading experience that keeps readers eagerly turning the pages.

Over the years, Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine has remained a beloved publication among fans of mystery fiction, providing a platform for renowned authors like Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Raymond Chandler, while also introducing fresh voices and emerging talent.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore the captivating world of mystery fiction through the pages of Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, where every issue promises to immerse you in a labyrinth of suspense and keep you guessing until the very end.