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Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine's Podcast

Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazinewww.podomatic.com
AHMM introduces The Hitchcock Podcast Series. Each month we post a new reading of a favorite story from our archives, selected and introduced by the magazine's editor, Linda Landrigan. For over 60 years, AHMM has published the best in short crime fiction. This podcast series features stories by AHMM contributors, occasionally supplemented by interviews with the authors. Visit TheMysteryPlace.com for more stories, book reviews, subscription information, and more.
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Episodes

Episode 77: "Blue Christmas" by Melissa Yi

Our latest podcast episode is a chilling medical mystery by author and emergency-room physician Melissa Yi. "Blue Christmas" is another story in Yi's series of mysteries featuring Dr. Hope Sze.

Jul 26, 202436 minEp. 77

Episode 76: "Scars" by Iain Rowan

The latest installment in our podcast series features Iain Rowan's riveting story "Scars" from our Sept/Oct 2022 issue.

Jul 12, 202421 minEp. 76

Episode 75: "The Green Man" by James G. Tipton

The latest episode in our podcast series features a mystery featuring Sherlock Holmes's friend and confidant Dr. John H. Watson. This time around, Dr. Watson travels to coal-mining country in northern Wales to investigate corrupt railroad barons. Please enjoy "The Green Man" by James G. Tipton, from our Sept/Oct 2022 issue.

Nov 30, 202346 minEp. 75

Episode 74: "The Beano" by Floyd Sullivan

Find out what happens when a photographer gets wrapped up in a murder case involving a very famous guitar and a sports memorabilia collector. Here is "The Beano" by Floyd Sullivan, from our September/October 2021 issue.

Aug 18, 202335 minEp. 74

Episode 73: "The Wolf and Lamb" by Joslyn Chase

In this episode of the AHMM podcast, Joslyn Chase takes listeners back to Victorian England to tell the thrilling tale of a woman trying to survive Jack the Ripper's 1888 killing spree. "The Wolf and Lamb" originally appeared in our May/June 2020 issue.

Jun 02, 202341 minEp. 73

Episode 72: "Five Bullet Friday" by Mary Angela Honerman

"Five Bullet Friday" centers around the murder of Lucy Bell, an overachieving travel agency manager whose co-workers all have secrets that could drive them to kill. But did any of them do it, or did Lucy have some secrets of her own? Find out by listening to Mary Angela Honerman's reading of her exciting story from our July/August 2022 issue.

Apr 04, 202328 minEp. 72

Episode 71: "Peril in Pasadena" by Edith Maxwell

Edith Maxwell, who also writes under the name Maddie Day, is the Agatha-winning author of the Quaker Midwife Mysteries. Here, she reads her story "Peril in Pasadena" (AHMM Sept/Oct 2022), which features 1920s private eyes Dorothy Henderson and Ruth Skinner in a case involving a woman astronomer. https://edithmaxwell.com

Mar 15, 202336 minEp. 71

Episode 70: "Kimchi Kitty" by Martin Limón

Martin Limón's duo of military detectives George Sueño and Ernie Bascom are on the case again in "Kimchi Kitty." This time, they're trying to solve the disappearance of a Korean country music star.

Mar 06, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 70

Episode 69: "Detective Anne Boleyn" by Susan Breen

Susan Breen reads her story from our May/June 2022 issue, "Detective Anne Boelyn," where she brings one of the most iconic figures in English history to life. Also, be sure to check out Breen's Maggie Dove series, featuring the titular Sunday school teacher and private detective from New York's Hudson River Valley.

Feb 06, 202337 minEp. 69

Episode 68: "Term Life" by Kevin Egan

Kevin Egan draws on his career as a clerk in Manhattan's supreme court for many of his stories, and "Term Life," from our June 2014 issue, is another example of his mastery over crime fiction that thrills and entertains. This time, his recurring character Fox is out to save the life of a local judge.

Dec 22, 202227 minEp. 68

Episode 67: "Tired of Bath" by Merrilee Robson

This episode features Merrilee Robson's tale "Tired of Bath" from the March/April 2022 issue, which imagines what Jane Austen would experience when transported to the current day and tracks two friends—an English teacher and a filmmaker—as they handle the situation. Canadian writer Merrilee Robson is the author of Murder is Uncooperative, and her short fiction has appeared in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, The People’s Friend, Mystery Weekly, Over My Dead Body, Mysteryrat’s Maze podcast, and a n...

Nov 22, 202229 minEp. 67

Episode 66: "Inquest" by Michael A. Black

A Chicago cop heads out to the country to investigate the death of Red, an old family friend. When he arrives, he begins to wonder who's really telling the truth about the goings-on around town, especially regarding Red's death. Soon enough, the cop finds that there's something a little off about the town he's visiting. Here is "Inquest" by Michael A. Black, from our March 2004 issue, read by our editorial assistant, Kevin Wheeler.

Oct 31, 202243 minEp. 66

Episode 65: "The Man in the Long Dark Coat" by Pat Black

In this episode of Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine's Podcast, Yorkshire-based author and journalist Pat Black reads us a thrilling murder mystery set in Glasgow, the city he originally hails from. Here is "The Man in the Long Dark Coat," from our May/June 2022 issue.

Oct 17, 202252 minEp. 65

Episode 64: "Not My First Rodeo" by Bret Jones

Enter the world of crime, Oklahoma-style, in the latest episode of our podcast, where author Bret Jones reads his story "Not My First Rodeo," from out March/April 2022 issue.

Sep 09, 202234 minEp. 64

Episode 63: "The Question of the Befuddled Judge" by Jeff Cohen

In our latest podcast episode, we feature Jeff Cohen's "The Question of the Befuddled Judge" from the May/June 2020 issue, read by the author. Jeff Cohen is the author of the humorous Double Feature and Aaron Tucker mystery series. As E.J. Copperman he writes the Haunted Guesthouse mystery series, the Agent to the Paws series, the Mysterious Detective series, and the Samuel Hoenig series. http://www.jeffcohenbooks.com/

Nov 22, 202156 minEp. 63

Episode 62: "The Boy Detective and the Summer of '74" by Art Taylor

Art Taylor reads his Derringer-winning novella from the January/February 2020 issue, which is currently nominated for the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. Taylor's book "The Boy Detective & The Summer of '74 and Other Tales of Suspense" is available from Crippen & Landru. https://arttaylorwriter.com/book/the-boy-detective-the-summer-of-74-and-other-tales-of-suspense/ https://arttaylorwriter.com https://crippenlandru.com

Jun 25, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 62

Episode 61: "The Beast of Easedale Tarn" by James Tipton

Novelist, short-story writer, and poet James Tipton reads from his series featuring Dr. John Watson in this month's podcast: "The Beast of Easedale Tarn" from the March/April 2021 issue of AHMM.

May 18, 202152 minEp. 61

Episode 60: “Etta at the End of the World” by Joseph S. Walker

After a hiatus, our podcast series is back with a tale by Joseph S. Walker from the May/June 2020 issue. The story, which is currently nominated for an Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Short Story, is read here by the widely published short-story author. https://jsw47408.wixsite.com/website

Mar 23, 202128 minEp. 60

"The First Tale of Roxanne" by Angela Zeman

In this episode, we read Angela Zeman's intriguing, meaningful, and inventive historical story "The First Tale of Roxanne," from the May 2013 issue. http://www.angelazeman.com

Jul 02, 202045 min

"A Work in Progress" by Elizabeth Zelvin

In our newest episode, three-time Derringer Award nominee and three-time Agatha Award nominee Elizabeth Zelvin reads her story "A Work in Progress" from the May/June 2019 issue of AHMM. After the reading, she talks about the writing of this story and about the new anthology Me Too Short Stories. http://www.elizabethzelvin.com http://www.metooanthology.net

Nov 18, 201933 min

"The Monitor" by Tara Laskowski

Just in time for Halloween, our newest podcast episode features Tara Laskowski reading her story "The Monitor"—from our April 2014 issue and reprinted in Terror at the Crossroads—and talking about her new novel, One Night Gone. Recorded at Malice Domestic 2019. http://taralaskowski.com https://www.alfredhitchcockmysterymagazine.com/terror-at-the-crossroads-tales-of-horror-delusion-and-the-unknown/ http://malicedomestic.org

Oct 22, 201942 min

"Taking Care" by Deborah Lacy

Deborah Lacy, short-story and nonfiction author and editor of Mystery Playground, reads her story "Taking Care" from the May/June 2018 issue and talks a bit about where she finds new authors to read. Recorded at Malice Domestic 2019. http://www.deborahlacy.com http://www.mysteryplayground.net http://malicedomestic.org

Sep 16, 201929 min

"School for Burglars" by Melodie Campbell

Two-time current Arthur Ellis nominee Melodie Campbell reads her short story "School for Burglars" from the July/August 2007 issue and talks about her comedy background. Recorded at Bouchercon 2017 in Toronto. https://funnygirlmelodie.blogspot.com http://www.bouchercon.com

May 02, 201916 min

"Variable Winds" by Susan Oleksiw

Susan Oleksiw, author of the Mellingham, MA and Anita Ray mystery series, reads her story “Variable Winds” from the October 2016 issue of AHMM. After the reading, the author talks about her writing, characters, and current projects. www.susanoleksiw.com

Mar 08, 201933 min

"The Truculent Avocado" by Mark Thielman

Texas author Mark Thielman reads his story "The Truculent Avocado" from the January/February 2019 issue of AHMM and talks a bit about his writing. Recorded live at Malice Domestic 2018. http://markthielman.com http://malicedomestic.org

Jan 08, 201942 min

"18 1/2 Minute Gap"

MWA Treasurer and award-winning journalist Larry Light reads his story "18 1/2 Minute Gap" from the January/February 2015 issue of AHMM and talks a bit about the inspiration for the story and how relevant the subject is today. http://www.lawrencelight.com

Dec 11, 201828 min

"Ice-Cold Murder" by Marianne Wilski Strong

Marianne Wilski Strong reads her story "Ice-Cold Murder," and talks about the story's setting (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) and her current project inspired by the short fiction of Louisa May Alcott. Recorded at Malice Domestic 2018. http://wilskistrong.com/

Aug 20, 201848 min

"So a Man Walks Into a Bookstore" by Meredith Anthony

Meredith Anthony reads her story "So a Man Walks Into a Bookstore" from the June 2014 issue of AHMM, and talks about her recent novel. Recorded at our Lower Manhattan office. http://www.meredithanthony.com

Jul 02, 201825 min

"The Night They Burned Ms. Dixie's Place" by Debra H. Goldstein

Debra H. Goldstein reads her Agatha and Anthony nominated story "The Night They Burned Ms. Dixie's Place," and talks about her writing and current projects. Recorded at Malice Domestic 2018. http://www.debrahgoldstein.com/ http://malicedomestic.org/

Jun 22, 201819 min

"Christmas Help" by Peter Sellers

Peter Sellers reads his story "Christmas Help" from the January/February 2018 issue, and talks a bit about the story's genesis. Recorded at Bouchercon 2017 in Toronto. http://www.sellersandnewel.com/

Feb 09, 201829 min
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