Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine's Podcast

Episode 77: "Blue Christmas" by Melissa Yi

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:08:22 +0000

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.

Episode 76: "Scars" by Iain Rowan

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:36:10 +0000

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

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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:25:17 +0000

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.

Episode 74: "The Beano" by Floyd Sullivan

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:37:18 +0000

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.

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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:59:38 +0000

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.

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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:42:33 +0000

"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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:22:41 +0000

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

Episode 70: "Kimchi Kitty" by Martin Limón

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 18:53:14 +0000

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.

Episode 69: "Detective Anne Boleyn" by Susan Breen

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:00:51 +0000

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.

Episode 68: "Term Life" by Kevin Egan

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 19:12:49 +0000

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.

Episode 67: "Tired of Bath" by Merrilee Robson

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:37:41 +0000

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 number of anthologies.

The story is read by our managing editor, Jackie Sherbow.

https://merrileerobson.ca

Episode 66: "Inquest" by Michael A. Black

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:40:25 +0000

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.

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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:04:43 +0000

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.

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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:57:23 +0000

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.

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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:03:57 +0000

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/

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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:43:27 +0000

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

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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 18 May 2021 16:22:16 +0000

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.

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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:22:39 +0000

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

"The First Tale of Roxanne" by Angela Zeman

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:20:56 +0000

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

"A Work in Progress" by Elizabeth Zelvin

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:40:11 +0000

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

"The Monitor" by Tara Laskowski

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:57:55 +0000

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

"Taking Care" by Deborah Lacy

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 16:54:44 +0000

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

"School for Burglars" by Melodie Campbell

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Thu, 02 May 2019 19:13:12 +0000

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

"Variable Winds" by Susan Oleksiw

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:53:01 +0000

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

"The Truculent Avocado" by Mark Thielman

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:04:01 +0000

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

"18 1/2 Minute Gap"

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:00:40 +0000

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

"Ice-Cold Murder" by Marianne Wilski Strong

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:37:46 +0000

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/

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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 14:00:00 +0000

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

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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:54:58 +0000

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/

"Christmas Help" by Peter Sellers

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:52:56 +0000

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/

"Santa Baby" by Melodie Campbell

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 20:12:10 +0000

Multiple 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:20:27 +0000

John 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"

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 15:23:57 +0000

Con 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 14:52:07 +0000

In 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 21:18:45 +0000

For 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 14:40:55 +0000

In 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:14:33 +0000

In our 40th podcast, Martha Lufkin reads "A Lacking for Salt," from the September 1997 issue of AHMM.

"The Hoard" by Chris Muessig

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 16:33:39 +0000

Chris 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 19:58:43 +0000

John 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 15:07:13 +0000

R. 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:40:27 +0000

Author 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 15 May 2015 13:30:58 +0000

Jim Fusilli reads his story from the June 2014 issue.

http://www.jimfusilli.com/

"Drifts" by Eve Fisher

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 19:40:38 +0000

Eve 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:15:03 +0000

John 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:13:18 +0000

Kathy Lynn Emerson reads her story "The Kenduskeag Killer" from the April 2005 issue.

http://www.kathylynnemerson.com/

"One for the Road" by Gigi Vernon

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 16:16:36 +0000

Gigi 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:17:47 +0000

Seth 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 21:20:38 +0000

Marianne 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 20:09:29 +0000

Robert 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 20:26:49 +0000

John 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

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:00:11 +0000

Rex Burns reads his story "Shadow People" from the June 2006 issue of AHMM.

http://www.rexburns.com/

"The Method in Her Madness" by Tom Savage

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:19:10 +0000

Tom Savage reads his story "The Method in Her Madness" from the June 2005 issue of AHMM. His newest story for AHMM is in the current issue (June 2013).

http://tomsavagebooks.com/

"Strangle Vine" by Shelley Costa

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:34:45 +0000

Shelley Costa reads her story "Strangle Vine" from the November 2012 issue of AHMM.

http://www.shelleycosta.com

"Jazreen" by L. A. Wilson, Jr.

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:36:44 +0000

Recorded live at Bouchercon 2012, L. A. Wilson Jr. reads his story "Jazreen," which was originally featured in the November 1997 issue and was reprinted in AHMM's electronic anthology.

http://amzn.to/XJHEQG

"Four Wishes" and "Five Wishes" by Gary Alexander

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:06:31 +0000

Live from Bouchercon 2011, Gary Alexander reads his two companion stories "Four Wishes" (AHMM January/February 2001) and "Five Wishes" (AHMM January/February 2010). Featuring introductions by the author.

http://www.mysterywriters.org/user/3507

"The First Day of Spring" by Howell Hurst

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:48:29 +0000

For this episode, we reach back in our archives to the April 1969 issue for the story “The First Day of Spring” by Howell Hurst. More than forty years after the story’s publication, Mr. Hurst is turning it into a feature-length film, also called “The First Day of Spring,” set in the present. Mr. Hurst reads the story and answers some questions we had about the creative process of translating a short story into film.

Adjuncts Anonymous" by B. K. Stevens

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:36:21 +0000

B. K. Stevens reads her story "Adjuncts Anonymous" from the June 2009 issue of AHMM.

www.bkstevensmysteries.com
www.trace-evidence.net

EPISODE 19: "Boundary Bridge" by Stephen Ross

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:30:11 +0000

Stephen Ross reads his story "Boundary Bridge" from the March 2010 issue of AHMM. Featuring original music, written and performed by the author.

http://www.stephenross.net/

EPISODE 18: "After the Fall" by Elaine Viets

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:03:57 +0000

Elaine Viets reads her story "After the Fall" from the January/February 2006 issue of AHMM. Featuring a question and answer session with editor Linda Landrigan.

http://www.elaineviets.com/

EPISODE 17: "The Explosives Expert" by John Lutz

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:30:44 +0000

John Lutz reads his story from the September 1967 issue of AHMM. Recorded live at Bouchercon 2011.

http://www.johnlutzonline.com/

Episode 16: "The Wall" by Rhys Bowen

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:41:55 +0000

Rhys Bowen reads her story "The Wall" from the July/August 2005 issue of AHMM, followed by a brief question and answer session between the author and editor Linda Landrigan.

http://www.rhysbowen.com/

Episode 15: The High House Writer by Brendan DuBois

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 31 May 2011 20:44:07 +0000

New Hampshire native Brendan DuBois reads his story "The High House Writer" from the July/August 2009 issue of AHMM.

http://www.brendandubois.com/

Episode 14: "Dudman's Word" by Russel D. McLean (read by the author)

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:31:34 +0000

Russel D. McLean reads his AHMM story "Dudman's Word," featuring Private Eye Sam Bryson and set in a vividly drawn Dundee, Scotland.

http://www.russeldmclean.com/
http://www.theseayemeanstreets.blogspot.com/

"The MacGuffin Theft Case" by Steve Hockensmith

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:16:29 +0000

What does a top secret government project have to do with the invention of pizza as we know it? Steve Hockensmith reveals all in this story from our December 2005 issue.

"Akitada's First Case" by I.J. Parker

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:19:32 +0000

In this Shamus Award-winning story, which takes place in 11th century Japan, law clerk Sugawara Akitada is hired by a father whose daughter has suddenly disappeared. I.J. Parker is the author of seven Akitada novels, including the just-released The Masuda Affair (Severn House).

"The People Across the Canyon" by Margaret Millar

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:59:45 +0000

Douglas Greene, publisher of Crippen & Landru reads "The People Across the Canyon" by Margaret Millar, from her collection of stories The Couple Next Door, published by Crippen & Landru. The story was reprinted in AHMM in the November 2005 issue as a Mystery Classic.

Episode 10: "Fandango by Flashlight" by Molly MacRae

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:33:55 +0000

In this cozy, read by the author, bookstore owner Margaret Welsh has noticed books disappearing from her store's shelves over several months, and now her elephant dung garden sculpture is missing too--could the garden thief and the bookworm be the same person?

Episode 9: "No Trouble at All" by Douglas Grant Johnson

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:59:12 +0000

A horrible crime might never have been uncovered if not for a retired schoolteacher's empathy with a young girl in distress. From the July/August 2010 issue.

"Digby, Attorney at Law" by Jim Fusilli

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:41:53 +0000

Jim Fusilli reads his Edgar-nominated story "Digby, Attorney at Law."

“Between Minke and Mayrev” by Kenneth Wishnia

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:28:57 +0000

Characters from THE FIFTH SERVANT continue their adventures in 16th century Eastern Europe.

"Burning Twilight" by Kenneth Wishnia

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:52:14 +0000

A lady apothecary faces community suspicion in a tie-in with Mr. Wishnia’s new novel, The Fifth Servant.

"A Crust of Rice" by Martin Limón

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:28:31 +0000

"A Crust of Rice" by Martin Limón is a tale of survival in the aftermath of the Korean War. A desperate young woman, Ji-na, searches for her erstwhile boyfriend, an American G.I., claiming that he beat and robbed her. She finds unexpected help in the form of Kimiko, an older and wiser "business woman."

"The End of the Train" by Mike Wiecek

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:55:00 +0000

"The End of the Train" by Mike Wiecek takes us to the Newark, New Jersey, train yards, where it appears a train loaded with dangerous chemicals has been inexplicably stolen. This story is from the June 2007 issue of AHMM.

“Killing Time” by Jane K. Cleland

Alfred Hitchcock MM — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:27:24 +0000

The author herself reads her award-nominated mystery story featuring Josie Prescott, an antiques dealer in New Hampshire.