In this issue

Our celebration of the New Year is particularly fervent because 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. The actual date will arrive in December, but this month’s cover by Joel Spector kicks off our commemoration of this milestone.

We’re also starting this celebratory year with a first for AHMM: Dale Berry’s “Not a Creature Was Stirring . . .” is our initial foray into graphic fiction (comics, graphic short stories, sequential art—call them what you will, we are delighted with the result).

This issue offers some glimpses of our office’s surroundings, with a holiday illustration by Hank Blaustein and several stories set in Manhattan: Kevin Egan’s peek into what goes on in the judge’s chambers in “The Wizard of 60 Centre Street”; a Wall Street sleight of hand in “Suppose there Is Nothing,” by James L. Ross; Joseph Goodrich’s suspenseful “Incident on Clinton Street”; and Terrie Farley Moran’s Depression-era P.I. tale, “Inquiry and Assistance.”

Meanwhile, icy back roads present unexpected hazards in “Eternity Met” by Lucas Gray, but a tropical setting is no paradise in “Girlie” by Steven Utley and Alex C. Renwick. Private detectives R. J. and Ginny Carr sift through family dynamics to get at the truth in “The Finlay Millions” by S. L. Franklin. Jay Carey shows how the ravages of global warming affect police work in “We Are Caught in a Net.” The psychologist–patient relationship is anything but simple in Paul Lees-Haley’s eerie thriller “The Therapist.” And Eve Fisher’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” raises questions about evil in the lingering aftereffects of a deadly crime.

Finally, international intrigue reigns in two of our stories this month. In “Smothered Mate” by Steven Liskow, much depends on who wins the world chess championship; and “Shaken, Not Stirred” by Diana Deverell catches Special Agent Dawna Shepherd off guard at SpyGirl Fantasy Camp.

Murder and mayhem across the globe never grow old!

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.