Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine's Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 77: "Blue Christmas" by Melissa Yi
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest podcast episode is a chilling medical mystery by author and emergency-room physician Melissa Yi. "Blue Christmas" is another story in Yi'...
Episode 76: "Scars" by Iain Rowan
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Episode 74: "The Beano" by Floyd Sullivan
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 73: "The Wolf and Lamb" by Joslyn Chase
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ja...
Episode 72: "Five Bullet Friday" by Mary Angela Honerman
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Five Bullet Friday" centers around the murder of Lucy Bell, an overachieving travel agency manager whose co-workers all have secrets that could drive...
Episode 71: "Peril in Pasadena" by Edith Maxwell
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 "Per...
Episode 70: "Kimchi Kitty" by Martin Limón
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 69: "Detective Anne Boleyn" by Susan Breen
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 68: "Term Life" by Kevin Egan
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 67: "Tired of Bath" by Merrilee Robson
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Merrilee Robson's tale "Tired of Bath" from the March/April 2022 issue, which imagines what Jane Austen would experience when tr...
Episode 66: "Inquest" by Michael A. Black
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 tellin...
Episode 65: "The Man in the Long Dark Coat" by Pat Black
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine's Podcast, Yorkshire-based author and journalist Pat Black reads us a thrilling murder mystery ...
Episode 64: "Not My First Rodeo" by Bret Jones
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 63: "The Question of the Befuddled Judge" by Jeff Cohen
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Co...
Episode 62: "The Boy Detective and the Summer of '74" by Art Taylor
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Art Taylor reads his Derringer-winning novella from the January/February 2020 issue, which is currently nominated for the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavit...
Episode 61: "The Beast of Easedale Tarn" by James Tipton
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ta...
Episode 60: “Etta at the End of the World” by Joseph S. Walker
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
"The First Tale of Roxanne" by Angela Zeman
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we read Angela Zeman's intriguing, meaningful, and inventive historical story "The First Tale of Roxanne," from the May 2013 issue.ht...
"A Work in Progress" by Elizabeth Zelvin
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our newest episode, three-time Derringer Award nominee and three-time Agatha Award nominee Elizabeth Zelvin reads her story "A Work in Progress" fr...
"The Monitor" by Tara Laskowski
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for Halloween, our newest podcast episode features Tara Laskowski reading her story "The Monitor"—from our April 2014 issue and reprint...
"Taking Care" by Deborah Lacy
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
"School for Burglars" by Melodie Campbell
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
"Variable Winds" by Susan Oleksiw
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Oleksiw, author of the Mellingham, MA and Anita Ray mystery series, reads her story “Variable Winds” from the October 2016 issue of AHMM. Af...
"The Truculent Avocado" by Mark Thielman
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. Rec...
"18 1/2 Minute Gap"
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 bi...
"Ice-Cold Murder" by Marianne Wilski Strong
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Marianne Wilski Strong reads her story "Ice-Cold Murder," and talks about the story's setting (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) and her current project ins...
"So a Man Walks Into a Bookstore" by Meredith Anthony
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
"The Night They Burned Ms. Dixie's Place" by Debra H. Goldstein
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 pro...
"Christmas Help" by Peter Sellers
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
"Santa Baby" by Melodie Campbell
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple award winning author Melodie Campbell reads her story "Santa Baby" from the January/February 2009 issue and answers a question from editor Li...
"Electric Boogaloo" by John Shepphird
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
"Stella by Starlight"
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Con Lehane reads his October 2016 story "Stella by Starlight" and answers some questions from Linda Landrigan—recorded live at Malice 2017 in Bethes...
"Madame Selina" by Janice Law
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest podcast, Lambda Award–winning author Janice Law reads the story in which her series character, medium Madame Selina, and her helper Ni...
"Poor Dumb Mouths" by Bill Crenshaw
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin Egan reads his story "The Heist" from the July/August 2016 issue, recorded live in our Lower Manhattan offices.http://kjeganfic...
"A Lacking for Salt" by Martha Lufkin
01 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In our 40th podcast, Martha Lufkin reads "A Lacking for Salt," from the September 1997 issue of AHMM.
"The Hoard" by Chris Muessig
08 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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
22 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
John Cramer reads John Shepphird's currently Anthony-nominated story "Of Dogs and Deceit," featuring Deception Specialist Jack O'Shea, from the Novemb...
"Across the Salween" by R. T. Lawton
03 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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/sear...
"The End of the Line" by Leslie Budewitz
04 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 inspiratio...
"The One-Armed Man in the Luncheonette" by Jim Fusilli
15 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Fusilli reads his story from the June 2014 issue.http://www.jimfusilli.com/
"Drifts" by Eve Fisher
13 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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
22 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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
17 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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
27 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi Vernon reads her story "One for the Road" from the January/February 2006 issue. Recorded on location at Bouchercon 2013http://www.gigivernon.com/
"The God of Right and Wrong" by Steven Gore
28 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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
10 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Marianne Wilski Strong reads her story "Death at Olympia" from the July/August 2003 issue of AHMM, selected and introduced by Linda Landrigan.http://w...
SNAKE IN THE SWEETGRASS by Robert Lopresti
01 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Lopresti reads his story "Snake in the Sweetgrass" from the December 2003 issue of AHMM. Featuring fiddle and autoharp music performed by the a...
"Ghost Negligence" by John Shepphird
13 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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
02 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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)...
"Strangle Vine" by Shelley Costa
12 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Shelley Costa reads her story "Strangle Vine" from the November 2012 issue of AHMM.http://www.shelleycosta.com
"Jazreen" by L. A. Wilson, Jr.
05 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at Bouchercon 2012, L. A. Wilson Jr. reads his story "Jazreen," which was originally featured in the November 1997 issue and was reprint...
"Four Wishes" and "Five Wishes" by Gary Alexander
26 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Bouchercon 2011, Gary Alexander reads his two companion stories "Four Wishes" (AHMM January/February 2001) and "Five Wishes" (AHMM January/F...
"The First Day of Spring" by Howell Hurst
21 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Adjuncts Anonymous" by B. K. Stevens
19 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
B. K. Stevens reads her story "Adjuncts Anonymous" from the June 2009 issue of AHMM.www.bkstevensmysteries.comwww.trace-evidence.net
EPISODE 19: "Boundary Bridge" by Stephen Ross
13 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Ross reads his story "Boundary Bridge" from the March 2010 issue of AHMM. Featuring original music, written and performed by the author.http:/...
EPISODE 18: "After the Fall" by Elaine Viets
03 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EPISODE 17: "The Explosives Expert" by John Lutz
22 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
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
11 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 15: The High House Writer by Brendan DuBois
31 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
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)
15 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
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.russeld...
"The MacGuffin Theft Case" by Steve Hockensmith
04 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
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 D...
"Akitada's First Case" by I.J. Parker
03 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
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 sudden...
"The People Across the Canyon" by Margaret Millar
05 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Douglas Greene, publisher of Crippen & Landru reads "The People Across the Canyon" by Margaret Millar, from her collection of stories The Couple N...
Episode 10: "Fandango by Flashlight" by Molly MacRae
02 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 9: "No Trouble at All" by Douglas Grant Johnson
28 May 2010
Contributed by Lukas
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...
"Digby, Attorney at Law" by Jim Fusilli
19 Apr 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Fusilli reads his Edgar-nominated story "Digby, Attorney at Law."
“Between Minke and Mayrev” by Kenneth Wishnia
15 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Characters from THE FIFTH SERVANT continue their adventures in 16th century Eastern Europe.
"Burning Twilight" by Kenneth Wishnia
23 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
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
15 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
"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 erstwhil...
"The End of the Train" by Mike Wiecek
02 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
"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 be...
“Killing Time” by Jane K. Cleland
02 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
The author herself reads her award-nominated mystery story featuring Josie Prescott, an antiques dealer in New Hampshire.