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“For a quarter of a century, The Strand has not only been bringing fabulous contemporary mystery and thriller stories to readers—but it has also managed, on an astonishingly regular basis, to dig up unpublished and long-lost stories by the titans of the past, including James M. Cain, Shirley Jackson, Raymond Chandler…”
—Douglas Preston (New York Times Bestselling author)

Adventures in the Strand, Arthur Conan Doyle and the Strand Magazine by Mike Ashley (Plus Three Year subscription -Twelve Issues)

Conan Doyle’s name is synonymous with The Strand magazine, chiefly because of the Sherlock Holmes stories but also due to many of his other contributions, such as the Professor Challenger stories, his articles on spiritualism and fairies, and his coverage of the major battles of World War I. From 1891 until his death in 1930, almost 300 contributions by Doyle were published in The Strand, including 120 stories, 9 serialized novels, and dozens of other items including poetry and interviews. It is impossible fully to appreciate Conan Doyle’s artistic development without considering the context ofThe Strand, as it published almost all of his most memorable and important stories, but it also published essays, commentary and other works that have become unjustly forgotten. Doyle’s contributions highlight, for example, his abilities as a sportsman, an interest which frequently found its way into his fiction. This study charts his outlook and views, examines his shifting reputation during his lifetime, and assesses how Doyle’s contributions to The Strand fit into his overall output as a writer. Ashley uncovers hidden aspects of Doyle’s writings that reveal him to be a more broadly talented writer than he is often given credit for. (Hardcover)

Mike Ashley is the author and editor of more than 60 books, and one of the foremost historians of popular fiction. His books include The Mammoth Book of New Sherlock Holmes Adventures, The Mammoth Book of Time Travel SF, and Out of this World.

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A three year subscription to The Strand brings you the thrilling and exclusive mysteries by best-selling writers such as Michael Connelly, Jeffery Deaver, Faye Kellerman, and Alexander McCall Smith. Whether it’s a hard-boiled mystery, or an English country house whodunit, The Strand is the magazine for mystery lovers.

Our interview section has featured exclusive interviews with David Baldacci, R.L Stine, Paul Giamatti, Sue Grafton, Mary Higgins Clark, and Walter Mosley. We have also featured unpublished gems by We have also feature unpublished gems by legends such as John Steinbeck, Louisa May Alcott, Shirley Jackson, Agatha Christie, Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler ,  Tennessee Williams, and H.G.Wells,  Our articles section looks at mystery characters and crime novelists past and present, from Agatha Christie’s Poirot to Allingham’s Campion.

Our book review section is unsurpassed, featuring the latest reviews of your favorite mystery books, Sherlockian pastiches and audiobooks. The Strand magazine is the only mystery magazine that is large format, full color and printed on glossy paper. As an added bonus, you’ll be subscribed to our email newsletter which will feature interviews with writers, short stories, and articles. You can opt out of receiving our e-mail newsletter at any time.