Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine - September/October 2020

In this issue

With crime stories, it’s all about the framing of the tale. In Steven Gore’s procedural “Inflection,” detectives must look beyond carefully laid out clues when a rare books dealer is found dead from an apparent mugging. A passion for truffles is the link between competing narratives in “Fruiting Bodies” by Jane Pendjiky. During WWII, a stranger’s story resonates for a boy enamored with true crime pulps in “Old Echoes” by Michael Nethercott. Equadoran P.I. Wilson Salinas is inspired by a missing person flier to track down the real story in “Buscando Túpac” by Tom Larsen. After a writeup in the papers, the price of fame is high for a local hero in Dave Zeltserman’s “Past Due.” A librarian revisits the stories behind artifacts prior to a fateful renovation in “Storage” by Dan Crawford. A cabby proves the perfect sounding board for a St. Louis riverboat gambler cum unofficial private eye in Christopher Latragna’s “Call It Sad, Call It Funny.” And a review of old case notes draws a retired divorce lawyer into a murder case in “Who Killed What’s Her Name?” by Sharon Jarvis.
Meanwhile, commercial crime in ancient Babylon threatens plans for a caravan in Richard Freeborn’s “Family Harmony,” while a company’s secrets are conversation fodder in “You Said This Was Business” by Bob Tippee. A hermit seeks to preserve his artist father’s legacy in “Limited Edition” by John Paul Davies, while an artisan in Amsterdam becomes unmoored in “Anchored” by Wouter Boonstra. A hitman’s latest job leads to a new vocation in “The Beauty of Sunsets” by Jim Sallis. And for a London-based P.I., a homeless woman seems an unlikely murder victim in “Mrs. White Hart” by Elliot F. Sweeney.
In our Booked & Printed column, Laurel Flores Fantauzzo steps outside of the box to look at some recent crime-related podcasts that are worth a listen. And an endearing character returns in Our Mystery Classic, Johnston McCulley’s “Thubway Tham and the Hoodoo Roll.”

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.