The Crime Scene

Essential information for Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine fans, mystery aficionados, and aspiring AHMM writers!

2024 Agatha Award Nominee

AHMM is proud to celebrate Shelley Costa, whose story “The Knife Sharpener” from our July/August 2023 issue has been nominated for an Agatha Award. The Agathas are presented by the Malice Domestic convention for the best mysteries of the year in the traditional vein. The awards will be given at the convention on April 27, 2024 in Bethesda, Maryland. Read the story here.

“Red Flag” by Gregory Fallis Wins the 2023 Edgar Award for Best Short Story

We’re proud and pleased that for the second year in a row, an AHMM story has won the Edgar Award for Best Short Story. Congratulations to Gregory Fallis who was honored for his story “Red Flag.” (Last year, R.T. Lawton won for his story “The Road to Hana.”) Congratulations, also to the other two authors whose AHMM stories were finalists this year: Charles John Harper for “Backstory” and William Burton McCormic for “Locked-In.” All excellent stories we are delighted to have showcased in AHMM.

Trace Evidence Blog

Join the conversation . . . at Trace Evidence, where Linda Landrigan and AHMM authors talk frankly about their motives and modus operandi.

Podcasts

The very best crime fiction podcasts from pages of AHMM.

Rabia Chaudry Presents The Mystery Hour with Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine and Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine.
An award-winning audiobook narrator and best-selling author, Ms. Chaudry narrates this top-quality, professional podcast series featuring stellar crime fiction stories from the pages of AHMM and EQMM. Find new stories every week, here.

In addition, classic podcasts remain available – some with exclusive author interviews and fun tidbits! Find them here.

Mystery Puzzles

Try a challenging mystery-themed puzzle or two. Updated in every issue.

Writing Contests

Try your hand at flash fiction and novella contests! Check it out.