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Best of “The Strand Magazine”: 25 Years of Twists, Turns, and Tales from the Modern Masters of Mystery and Fiction
“The Strand Magazine was always a giant voice in our corner of the literary world — and it still is today. This collection proves why — these unearthed gems and exciting new pieces shouldn’t be missed.”
—Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series
“The Strand Magazine doing what it does best — collecting stellar works of short fiction from modern masters and crime fiction legends. Here in one beautiful volume, readers are offered a dizzying array of delights that span twenty-five years of exceptional writing. Andrew Gulli and Lamia Gulli are dedicated stewards of the genre, imbuing every page with their love and dedication, preserving and promoting mystery fiction’s fine tradition of the short work. This is a must-read and a necessary addition to every mystery lover’s bookshelf.”
—Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of CLOSE YOUR EYES AND COUNT TO 10
”For the past quarter century, the Strand Magazine in its brilliant 21st century incarnation has been discovering amazing works by legendary crime authors as well as featuring wonderful new talent, as well as covering the crime and mystery field with verve and insight. This anniversary book is a celebration of 25 years of The Strand, which has become essential reading for anyone writing or reading in the crime and mystery genre. A hearty congratulations!”
—Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author
Best of The Strand Magazine: 25 Years of Twists, Turns, and Tales from the Modern Masters of Mystery and Fiction
Celebrate a quarter century of literary excellence with this deluxe hardcover collector’s edition, available now for preorder. Be among the first to own a first printing, which will be mailed out on November 4.
This beautifully crafted volume gathers over twenty-five unforgettable stories from the world’s greatest writers. From the chilling Nordic noir of Jo Nesbø and the lyricism of Tennessee Williams to the timeless imagination of Ray Bradbury and the razor-sharp courtroom wit of John Mortimer, these stories embody the range and tone that have defined The Strand Magazine for twenty-five years.
Alongside never-before-seen works by icons like Shirley Jackson are gems from contemporary bestsellers including Ruth Ware, Joyce Carol Oates, Jeffery Deaver, James Lee Burke, Michael Connelly, and R. L. Stine. With a foreword by Alexander McCall Smith, this elegant anniversary edition is more than a book—it’s a keepsake for fans of mystery, suspense, and timeless storytelling.
Reserve your copy today and secure your place among the first readers of this high-quality hardcover collectible.









