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Raymond Chandler’s Unseen Story Has Been Published At Last
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 very first time, “Nightmare” showcases Chandler’s razor-sharp prose and appears in this special issue alongside full-page oil paintings by Jeffrey B. McKeever.
Also featured in this landmark edition:
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“Howard’s Okay” by Matthew Sullivan — a surreal and haunting masterwork of grief, memory, and ambiguity.
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“The Case of the Fatal Flowers” by Susan Knight — Holmes and Watson confront a series of chilling murders linked to cryptic paintings.
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“Reptiles” by John M. Floyd — a teenager’s prank turns deadly in this taut slice of American noir.
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“No Doctor in the House” by Joseph Koenig — a gripping exploration of terror and isolation.
PLUS: exclusive interviews with Anthony Horowitz, internationally 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.
Our review section highlights the very best new releases in crime, mystery, thriller, and suspense.
The Strand Magazine — Celebrating 27 Years of Mystery Excellence
For over 27 years, The Strand Magazine has been the premier destination for readers who love mysteries, thrillers, and literary crime. Each issue offers a curated selection of fiction from some of the biggest names writing today, including Michael Connelly, Jeffery Deaver, Faye Kellerman, and Alexander McCall Smith.
From gritty noir to classic whodunits, The Strand gives readers the full spectrum of mystery storytelling.
Our interview archives include:
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David Baldacci
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R.L. Stine
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Harlan Coben
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Sue Grafton
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Mary Higgins Clark
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Lee Child
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David Suchet (the iconic Hercule Poirot)
And we’ve proudly published previously unseen works by literary titans such as Raymond Chandler, Agatha Christie, Shirley Jackson, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, H.G. Wells, and P.G. Wodehouse.
Printed in a large-format layout with full-color art and stunning design, The Strand Magazine is the only publication of its kind — a collector’s item in every issue.
Your Free Bonus Book
The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2023, edited by Lisa Unger
This acclaimed anthology gathers the year’s best short mystery and suspense fiction, with contributions by Jess Walter, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, S.A. Cosby, Walter Mosley, Joyce Carol Oates, and more.
These stories, as Unger writes, “transport you quickly and intensely,” each one offering a burst of atmosphere, danger, and insight.
Three Years of Stories, Discoveries, and Literary Treasures
A full three-year subscription to The Strand gives you 14 issues (including the Chandler special), more than two dozen original stories, exclusive interviews, hard-to-find gems from the archives, and a constant stream of discoveries from the world of crime fiction.
With 27 years of publishing behind us — and our strongest years ahead — this bundle is the ultimate gift for mystery lovers and collectors.
Bob Whitman –
The Strand is a class act. First off, I love the short stories, they are from bestselling authors and you’ll get the odd unknown author who will deliver the goods. The author interviews are fantastic as as well, Michael Connelly, R L Stine, Walter Mosley, Sandra Brown, and Lisa Gardner are just a few that have appeared in the pages of the Strand Magazine. I liked the book reviews because they reviewed books positively and did not waste precious space on trashing a book and an author. I also get a kick out of the unpublished gems, recently they’ve released unpublished works by H.G. Wells, F Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner. My only pet peeve is that the illustrations don’t pack a punch and can just be eye candy but have no meaning. I like the feel of the glossy full color finish and I wish it was a monthly!
Janice Lynch –
The magazine is great. The stories are interesting, and can introduce to an author you have never read before. The book reviews are helpful for choosing books to read. I like the illustrations because they fit well with the stories. The interviews are well written, and tell me a lot about the person being interviewed. I pass the magazine to other people to enjoy. The Strand is the only magazine to which I subscribe . I look forward to the next issue.
Tom Sleete –
I love receiving this magazine in the mail. When it arrives, I know that I have a wealth of high quality articles, short stories, and book reviews in store for my enjoyment. It is a product of excellence in editing, layout, and choice of material. Not geared for low brow readership, it is also not too academic in its approach. In short, a publication of elegant sufficiency.
Charles K. cook –
I recently obtained a few items from Strand Magazine: A dandy “baseball” type hat sporting the message “Sherlock Holmes 221 Baker Street London” across the top. Also got the new 2018 calendar: always a delight to hang in my Sherlock room. I caught up with David Markum’s Volumes VI and VII marvelous collection of Sherlock stories. Great merchandise at a fair price and timely delivered for my Sherlockian pleasure. Definitely a great place to find your favorite Canonical items; including subscriptions to this wonderful periodical.
Charlie. Cook, Sumter, SC
I recently obtained a few items from Strand Magazine: A dandy “baseball” type hat sporting the message “Sherlock Holmes 221 Baker Street London” across the top. Also got the new 2018 calendar: always a delight to hang in my Sherlock room. I caught up with David Markum’s Volumes VI and VII marvelous collection of Sherlock stories. Great merchandise at a fair price and timely delivered for my Sherlockian pleasure. Definitely a great place to find your favorite Canonical items; including subscriptions to this wonderful periodical.
Daniel Van Huyt –
An okay magazine. i tend towards not liking the dark mystery story.
Frances Cull –
I LOVE this magazine. In the past 5 years, lost works by Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Faulkner, Wells—I look forward to all the surprises in store!
George Sanberg –
A super magazine, with some issues. For one, I love that it is high quality on glossy paper. The quality of the fiction is good, Walter Mosley, Joyce Carol Oates, plus even Michael Connelly. What I am not a fan of is that the review section has some books that are a year old. Other than that I think it’s a good publication
Stavros Samaras –
One of those slick magazines that are becoming rarer and rarer in this world of social media and everything virtual.
Bernice Arnold –
I think this is a super magazine. The fiction section is great and ends up making it several best of anthologies.
Lance Montgomery –
Polished and cute magazine. I sometimes bring a group of friends and we all read the stories and we analyze them. I love everything of Len Deighton and they published a super interview with him.
Hans Ewald –
Good quality. I wish there were more book reviews though.
Harry Cruz –
Steinbeck and Hemingway works that have never been published? They got my vote.
Fred Sanchis –
I love short stories and the Strand publishes many of the my favorite writers. I am a huge Ian Rankin fan and they published Rankin who I think is one of the best crime writers around. The interviews are awesome as well.
Laura Hicks –
A sojourn into the world of crime, Sherlock Holmes and lost works. I love this magazine and read it cover to cover. interviews are fun and in=depth, not the usual 4 quotes, but a good question and answer. Customer service is great and they don’t take your credit card and do automatic renewals.
Eamon DelaCruz –
A find addition to the genre of mystery and literary fiction.
Dennis Starnes –
I love Walter Mosley and the interview with him and story were worth the money I paid.
Christie Cassidy –
Magazine arrived 30 days after it was in Barnes and Noble. Come on.
Armand James –
I am old enough to read the magazines during the golden age of fiction. This is so similar and such a breath of fresh hair. Works by the leading mystery authors, and interviews that are fun and at times frank. I wish they printed on dull paper, i don’t like the reflections.
Matt Raab –
I love magazines and this one is one of those old style magazines. Plenty of stories to read and enjoy. I with the deleted the interviews and put more fiction
Brenda Martinez –
I love the F. Scott Fitzgerald story they published years ago. It was hilarious. A wonderful edition to the world of mystery fiction
Jane Buckley –
numero uno in my book!
David Hagen –
Good looking magazine. Plenty of ads, and illustrations. A bit of a throwback. Love the reviews and anything of Joseph Heller.
Fred Baker –
I love the Strand. I love reading great mystery fiction. The stories are very much in the Hitchcock spirit with a twist at the end. The reviews bring up my visa card after I buy the books at my local bookstore.
Sue Bondi –
Great magazine and superb customer service. I wish I can buy a lifetime subscription. I love the ads, they guide me on what to read next!
Tom Talbott –
I the short stories and the lost works by authors like Fitzgerald, Hemingway, and Faulkner. I collect these magazines and send them as gifts to my friends.
Leon Frankel –
For $33 a year, I need more than 25 stories, I mean come on. The magazine is nice and professional, but I can read short stories for a few cents on kindle. Having said that I read it for the first time unpublished stuff they come up with.
les shepherd –
I don’t like mystery magazines, I am longing for the days of the old Strand and the old magazine but this one is not making me feel it. Good luck to them, they will need it.