Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine's Podcast
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★ - 74 ratingsAHMM 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 75: "The Green Man" by James G. Tipton
November 30, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 70.8 MBThe 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.
Episode 74: "The Beano" by Floyd Sullivan
August 18, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 38.9 MBFind 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.
Episode 73: "The Wolf and Lamb" by Joslyn Chase
June 02, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 45.1 MBIn 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.
Episode 72: "Five Bullet Friday" by Mary Angela Honerman
April 04, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 24.3 MB"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.
Episode 71: "Peril in Pasadena" by Edith Maxwell
March 15, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 40 MBEdith 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
Episode 70: "Kimchi Kitty" by Martin Limón
March 06, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBMartin 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.
Episode 69: "Detective Anne Boleyn" by Susan Breen
February 06, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 30.9 MBSusan 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.
Episode 68: "Term Life" by Kevin Egan
December 22, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 24.5 MBKevin 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.
Episode 67: "Tired of Bath" by Merrilee Robson
November 22, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 24.1 MBThis 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 pod...
Episode 66: "Inquest" by Michael A. Black
October 31, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBA 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.
Episode 65: "The Man in the Long Dark Coat" by Pat Black
October 17, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 73.3 MBIn 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.
Episode 64: "Not My First Rodeo" by Bret Jones
September 09, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBEnter 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.
Episode 63: "The Question of the Befuddled Judge" by Jeff Cohen
November 22, 2021 15:03 - 56 minutes - 59.5 MBIn 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/
Episode 62: "The Boy Detective and the Summer of '74" by Art Taylor
June 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBArt 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
Episode 61: "The Beast of Easedale Tarn" by James Tipton
May 18, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 86.4 MBNovelist, 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.
Episode 60: “Etta at the End of the World” by Joseph S. Walker
March 23, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 29.8 MBAfter 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
"The First Tale of Roxanne" by Angela Zeman
July 02, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 51.4 MBIn 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
"A Work in Progress" by Elizabeth Zelvin
November 18, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 34.1 MBIn 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
"The Monitor" by Tara Laskowski
October 22, 2019 00:00 - 41 minutes - 48.2 MBJust 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
"Taking Care" by Deborah Lacy
September 16, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 32.2 MBDeborah 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
"All God's Sparrows" by Leslie Budewitz
June 17, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 55.5 MBRecorded at Malice 2019 in Bethesda, MD, Leslie Budewitz reads her Agatha Award-winning tale "All God's Sparrows: A Stagecoach Mary Story." After the reading, Leslie gives a historical note about the tale and answers some questions about her goals for this series and writing about the women who settled the American West. http://www.lesliebudewitz.com
"School for Burglars" by Melodie Campbell
May 02, 2019 00:00 - 16 minutes - 25.9 MBTwo-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
"Variable Winds" by Susan Oleksiw
March 08, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 40.1 MBSusan 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
"The Truculent Avocado" by Mark Thielman
January 08, 2019 21:04 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBTexas 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
"18 1/2 Minute Gap"
December 11, 2018 00:00 - 28 minutes - 48.6 MBMWA 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
"Ice-Cold Murder" by Marianne Wilski Strong
August 20, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 51.3 MBMarianne 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/
"So a Man Walks Into a Bookstore" by Meredith Anthony
July 02, 2018 00:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBMeredith 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
"The Night They Burned Ms. Dixie's Place" by Debra H. Goldstein
June 22, 2018 00:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBDebra 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/
"Christmas Help" by Peter Sellers
February 09, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 47.9 MBPeter 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/
"Santa Baby" by Melodie Campbell
December 18, 2017 00:00 - 14 minutes - 24.1 MBMultiple award winning author Melodie Campbell reads her story "Santa Baby" from the January/February 2009 issue and answers a question from editor Linda Landrigan. Recorded at Bouchercon 2017 in Toronto. http://funnygirlmelodie.blogspot.com
"Electric Boogaloo" by John Shepphird
November 30, 2017 00:00 - 45 minutes - 53.8 MBJohn Cramer reads the latest tale in John Shepphird's Shamus Award-winning Jack O'Shea series: "Electric Boogaloo." After the story, the author talks about his work, in conversation with editor Linda Landrigan. http://johnshepphird.com
"Stella by Starlight"
August 11, 2017 00:00 - 28 minutes - 45.1 MBCon Lehane reads his October 2016 story "Stella by Starlight" and answers some questions from Linda Landrigan—recorded live at Malice 2017 in Bethesda, Maryland. http://conlehane.com
"Madame Selina" by Janice Law
April 04, 2017 00:00 - 29 minutes - 42.8 MBIn our latest podcast, Lambda Award–winning author Janice Law reads the story in which her series character, medium Madame Selina, and her helper Nip first appear. http://www.janicelaw.com
"Poor Dumb Mouths" by Bill Crenshaw
November 08, 2016 00:00 - 47 minutes - 82.7 MBFor our 60th anniversary, Bill Crenshaw reads his Robert L. Fish Award winning story "Poor Dumb Mouths," from the May 1984 issue of AHMM.
"The Heist" by Kevin Egan
August 03, 2016 00:00 - 22 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode, Kevin Egan reads his story "The Heist" from the July/August 2016 issue, recorded live in our Lower Manhattan offices. http://kjeganfiction.com
"A Lacking for Salt" by Martha Lufkin
April 01, 2016 00:00 - 33 minutes - 54.8 MBIn our 40th podcast, Martha Lufkin reads "A Lacking for Salt," from the September 1997 issue of AHMM.
"The Hoard" by Chris Muessig
January 08, 2016 00:00 - 45 minutes - 75.8 MBChris Muessig reads his story "The Hoard" from the July/August 2014 issue, recorded on location at Bouchercon 2015.
"Of Dogs and Deceit" by John Shepphird
September 22, 2015 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBJohn Cramer reads John Shepphird's currently Anthony-nominated story "Of Dogs and Deceit," featuring Deception Specialist Jack O'Shea, from the November 2014 issue. http://johnshepphird.com/
"Across the Salween" by R. T. Lawton
September 03, 2015 00:00 - 33 minutes - 47.8 MBR. T. Lawton reads his story "Across the Salween," part of the Shan Army series, from the November 2013 issue of AHMM. http://www.sleuthsayers.org/search/label/R.T.%20Lawton
"The End of the Line" by Leslie Budewitz
August 04, 2015 00:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBAuthor Leslie Budewitz reads her story "The End of the Line" from the December 2006 issue, and talks with Linda Landrigan about the story's inspiration and her other projects. http://www.lesliebudewitz.com/
"The One-Armed Man in the Luncheonette" by Jim Fusilli
May 15, 2015 00:00 - 19 minutes - 28.6 MBJim Fusilli reads his story from the June 2014 issue. http://www.jimfusilli.com/
"Drifts" by Eve Fisher
February 13, 2015 00:00 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MBEve Fisher reads her story "Drifts" from the January/February 2006 issue of AHMM. Recorded live at Bouchercon 2014 in Long Beach.
"Pit on the Road to Hell" by John Gregory Betancourt
December 22, 2014 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBJohn Gregory Betancourt reads his story "Pit on the Road to Hell" from the July/August 2006 issue of AHMM. http://www.wildsidepress.com/
"The Kenduskeag Killer" by Kathy Lynn Emerson
October 17, 2014 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBKathy Lynn Emerson reads her story "The Kenduskeag Killer" from the April 2005 issue. http://www.kathylynnemerson.com/
"One for the Road" by Gigi Vernon
June 27, 2014 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBGigi Vernon reads her story "One for the Road" from the January/February 2006 issue. Recorded on location at Bouchercon 2013 http://www.gigivernon.com/
"The God of Right and Wrong" by Steven Gore
April 28, 2014 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBSeth Norman reads Steven Gore's story "The God of Right and Wrong," from the January/February 2010 issue of AHMM. http://www.stevengore.com/
"Death at Olympia" by Marianne Wilski Strong
February 10, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBMarianne Wilski Strong reads her story "Death at Olympia" from the July/August 2003 issue of AHMM, selected and introduced by Linda Landrigan. http://wilskistrong.com/
SNAKE IN THE SWEETGRASS by Robert Lopresti
November 01, 2013 20:09 - 20 minutes - 19 MBRobert Lopresti reads his story "Snake in the Sweetgrass" from the December 2003 issue of AHMM. Featuring fiddle and autoharp music performed by the author and his wife, Terri Weiner, including one traditional song and another composed by their daughter, Susan Weiner. Read more about the podcast here: http://www.sleuthsayers.org/2013/10/media-blitz.html www.roblopresti.com
"Ghost Negligence" by John Shepphird
August 13, 2013 20:26 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBJohn Cramer reads John Shepphird's Shamus-nominated story "Ghost Negligence" from the July/August 2012 issue of AHMM. www.johnshepphird.com
"Shadow People" by Rex Burns
May 17, 2013 19:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBRex Burns reads his story "Shadow People" from the June 2006 issue of AHMM. http://www.rexburns.com/