Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine - May/June 2020

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Getting trapped is a primal fear, and our modern world offers no reprieve. Daily we’re caught in traffic jams, shut up in elevators, chained to a desk, and for some, nabbed by the police. Nor are we free of psychological traps. Fiction is one way to work through your fears, and this issue of AHMM offers some thrilling stories of entrapment and escape.
In our cover story by Joslyn Chase, a woman must leave home to work at her uncle’s Whitechapel pub, “The Wolf and Lamb,” during the terror wrought by Jack the Ripper. Joseph Walker describes the journey of a woman escaping an abusive marriage in “Etta at the End of the World.” Characters revisit the heady days of college in Elizabeth Zelvin’s “Reunion.” A private jet is the setting for Ken Brosky’s locked-room story “Airless Confinement.” In 1920s NYC, a shoeshine gets caught up in a scheme in “Probable Cause” by John G. Wimer.
Revenge motivates in Sarah Weinman’s “Limited Liability,” and Janice Law’s widow takes justice into her own hands in “The Client.” Bob Tippee’s executive draws on his character failings in “A Bias for Action,” while Officer Grant Tripp’s brother falls under suspicion for a string of robberies in Eve Fisher’s “Brother’s Keeper.” The perpipatetic Buck and Wiley return in Parker Littlewood’s “Buck Solves the Case,” while two girls find the body of a drowned bank robber in Michael Bracken’s “Sleepy River.”
We offer whodunits featuring distinctive PIs. Jeff Cohen’s Samuel Hoenig finds that being on the autism spectrum gives him an edge in “The Question of the Befuddled Judge.” Mark Thielman’s handsome PI solves the murder of a store manager in “The Case of the Cereal Killer.” Mystery writer Shanks is called to help a music producer on the eve of his death in Rob Lopresti’s “Shanks Saves the World.”
Finally, we are delighted to introduce a new feature: former police detective Lee Lofland will offer in each issue insights into the working lives and daily realities of those involved in law enforcement.

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.