Podcasts

The AHMM Podcast Series
Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine brings you the very best of crime fiction of all subgenres, from suspense to hardboiled to cozy to supernatural to traditional whodunits. Each month we’ll post a reading of a story from our archives, occasionally supplemented with author interviews. Listen to them in our podcasts. Come back frequently to check for new episodes!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 our newest podcast episode: “The Beast of Easedale Tarn” from the March/April 2021 issue of AHMM.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 at Malice Domestic 2018.

18 1/2 Minute Gap
by Larry Light
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.

Ice-Cold Murder
by Marianne Wilski Strong
Marianne Wilski Strong reads her story “Ice-Cold Murder” from the May 1999 issue 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.

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.

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.

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.

Santa Baby
by Melodie Campbell
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.

Stella by Starlight
by Con Lehane
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.

Madame Selina
by Janice Law
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.

Poor Dumb Mouths
by Bill Crenshaw
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
In this episode, Kevin Egan reads his story “The Heist” from the July/August 2016 issue, recorded live in our Lower Manhattan offices.

A Lacking for Salt
by Martha Lufkin
In our 40th podcast, Martha Lufkin reads her first published short story “A Lacking for Salt” from the September 1997 issue of AHMM.

The Hoard
by Chris Muessig
Chris Muessig reads his story “The Hoard” from the July/August 2014 issue, recorded on location at Bouchercon 2015.

Across the Salween
by R. T. Lawton
R. T. Lawton reads his story “Across the Salween,” part of the Shan Army series, from the November 2013 issue of AHMM.

The End of the Line
by Leslie Budewitz
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

Drifts
by Eve Fisher
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
John Gregory Betancourt reads his story “Pit on the Road to Hell” from the July/August 2006 issue of AHMM.

The Kenduskeag Killer
by Kathy Lynn Emerson
Kathy Lynn Emerson reads her story “The Kenduskeag Killer” from the April 2005 issue.

One for the Road
by Gigi Vernon
Gigi Vernon reads her story “One for the Road” from the January/February 2006 issue. Recorded on location at Bouchercon 2013.

The God of Right and Wrong
by Steven Gore
Seth Norman reads Steven Gore’s story “The God of Right and Wrong,” from the January/February 2010 issue of AHMM.

Death at Olympia
by Marianne Wilski Strong
Marianne Wilski Strong reads her story “Death at Olympia” from the July/August 2003 issue of AHMM, selected and introduced by Linda Landrigan.

Snake in the Sweetgrass
by Robert Lopresti
Robert Lopresti reads his story “Snake in the Sweetgrass” (AHMM 12/03); its sequel appears in the January/February 2014 issue. The reading features tunes played on the fiddle and the autoharp. Check it out!

Ghost Negligence
by John Shepphird
John Cramer reads John Shepphird’s Shamus-nominated story “Ghost Negligence” from the July/August 2012 issue of AHMM.

Shadow People
by Rex Burns
Rex Burns reads his story “Shadow People” from the June 2006 issue of AHMM.

The Method in Her Madness
by Tom Savage
Tom Savage reads his story “The Method in Her Madness” from the June 2005 issue of AHMM.

Strangle Vine
by Shelley Costa
Shelley Costa reads her story “Strangle Vine” from the November 2012 issue of AHMM.

Jazreen
by L.A. Wilson, Jr.
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 digital anthology

The First Day of Spring
by Howell Hurst
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
B. K. Stevens reads her story “Adjuncts Anonymous” from the June 2009 issue of AHMM.

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

After the Fall
by Elaine Viets
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.

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

The Wall
by Rhys Bowen
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.

The MacGuffin Theft Case
by Steve Hockensmith
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 November 2005 issue.

Akitada’s First Case
by I.J. Parker
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
Douglas Greene, publisher of Crippen & Landru, reads Margaret Millar’s work from her collection of stories The Couple Next Door, published by Crippen & Landru. “The People Across the Canyon” was reprinted in the November 2005 issue of AHMM as a Mystery Classic.

Fandango by Flashlight
by Molly MacRae
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?

No Trouble At All
by Douglas Grant Johnson
A horrible crime might never have been uncovered if not for a retired schoolteacher’s empathy with a young girl in distress.

Digby, Attorney at Law
by Jim Fusilli
Jim Fusilli reads his Edgar-nominated story “Digby, Attorney at Law.”

Between Minke and Mayrev
by Kenneth Wishnia
Characters from THE FIFTH SERVANT continue their adventures in 16th century Eastern Europe.

Burning Twilight
by Kenneth Wishnia
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
“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
“The End of the Train” 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
The author herself reads her award-nominated story featuring Josie Prescott, an antiques dealer in New Hampshire.

In Search Of
by Will Ludwigsen
From the June 2008 issue of AHMM, a tight tale with a rare perspective. The story is read by actor and playwright Daniel John Kelley.