Raymond Chandler Issue PLUS a Two-Year Subscription (Nine Issues)

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In our latest issue, a fresh revelation from the master of noir—Raymond Chandler’s never-before-published story “Nightmare.”

In this taut and chilling piece, Chandler—the creator of Philip Marlowe—imagines himself on death row, awaiting execution. Unearthed from the archives of his longtime secretary, authenticated, and published for the first time, “Nightmare” showcases Chandler’s razor-sharp prose and appears in this issue alongside full-page oil paintings by Jeffrey B. McKeever.

Also in this issue: Matthew Sullivan’s surreal and haunting “Howard’s Okay;” Susan Knight’s “The Case of the Fatal Flowers,” in which Holmes and Watson investigate a string of murders tied to a mysterious series of paintings; John M. Floyd’s “Reptiles,” where a teenager’s prank spirals into deadly territory; and “No Doctor in the House,” Joseph Koenig’s tale of madness and isolation.

PLUS: exclusive interviews with Anthony Horowitz, bestselling author of Moonflower Murders and creator of Foyle’s War, and Peter James, the UK’s #1 crime novelist and Queen Camilla’s favorite author, whose Grace series inspired the hit BritBox adaptation.

And to cap it off: reviews spotlighting the best in today’s crime, suspense, and detective fiction.

The Strand

Each issue of The Strand Magazine brings readers a curated selection of fiction from bestselling authors such as Michael Connelly, Jeffery Deaver, Faye Kellerman, and Alexander McCall Smith. Whether you prefer a gritty hard-boiled mystery or a classic English country house whodunit, The Strand is the ultimate magazine for mystery enthusiasts.

Our exclusive interview section has featured conversations with literary icons like David Baldacci, R.L. Stine, Harlan Coben, Sue Grafton, Mary Higgins Clark, and actor David Suchet, renowned for his portrayal of Hercule Poirot.

 In addition, we’ve proudly showcased unpublished treasures from legendary writers, including Agatha Christie, Shirley Jackson, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, H.G. Wells, P.G. Wodehouse, and Raymond Chandler.

Complementing this rich content are insightful reviews of the latest mysteries, thrillers, and audiobooks, helping readers discover their next favorite story.

The Strand Magazine stands out as the only mystery magazine published in a large format, with full-color pages printed on glossy, high-quality paper—a treat for both the eyes and the mind.

“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)