Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine - July/August 2023

In this issue

Love and murder are found the world over. The passionate intensity of feeling that drives romantic or violent behavior likewise inspires our most moving stories, from the ancient myths to the Bible, and from the Shakespearean stage to, well, these pages.

A mystery lover plots her revenge on the friend who wronged her in “We Both Loved Scandis” by Michael Canfield. A woman alchemist in Florence during the time of the Medicis traces the evidence after a deadly poisoning in Sharan Newman’s “A Serving of Murder Florentine.” An attorney faces a reckoning for his mendacious misdeeds in the winter woods of northern Quebec in “Spirits Along the One North Road” by Robert Mangeot. Canada is also the setting of Melissa Yi’s story featuring Dr. Hope Sze, who while driving on a lonesome, wintery road hits a disoriented man in “Brain Candy.” An art theft turns into a rescue mission in Auckland City, New Zealand, for two men heading off to fight in World War II in “Concrete Dog” by Stephen Ross.

The American Civil War shatters a northern Virginia community in “The Knife Sharpener” by Shelley Costa. In R. T. Lawton’s “Sydney Coves,” an orphan in San Francisco finds a benefactor in the old man he is sent to rob. Hobos riding the rails in 1910 Iowa solve a murder among their own in “Law of the Jungle” by Robert Lopresti. The caretaker for an elderly woman suffering dementia discovers she is connected to her charge through a long-ago betrayal in “Italian Alzheimer’s” by Kevin Egan.

Murder and betrayal come calling in “Crazy Cat Lady” by Steve Liskow. A woman in a remote cabin in the Rockies must think quickly when her menacing brother calls in “Trapfall” by Carol Cail. A hoarder’s suspicion grows when her neighbor takes a deadly fall down the stairs in “Along Came the Gaudets” by Susan Breen. A proposed solar project in the Mojave desert tears a community apart in “Golden Hour” by Kell Brigan.

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.