Science Fiction Gift Pack: Original stories by H. G. Wells, Ray Bradbury, Earl Hamner, and Rod Serling

Issue 72

Rod Serling’s unpublished short story “First Squad, First Platoon” headlines The Strand Magazine’s latest issue. Written after Serling returned from World War II, the story preceded his television career and drew from his experiences fighting with the 511th Airborne in the Philippines, where he witnessed some of the most intense combat of the entire conflict and the horrific deaths of many of his fellow soldiers. Although Serling wrote this story in his early twenties, it carries a maturity beyond his years.

In terse prose, he delivers the immediacy, sense of place, and cutting dialogue expected from Hemingway, Crane, or Dos Passos. It’s a powerful, unvarnished look at war in all its brutality—an unforgettable study of ordinary people in extraordinarily hellish situations. This unique issue also includes forewords to the story by Rod Serling’s daughters, Jodi and Anne, who provide context to the story and deeper insight into the man behind the words.

Also, in this issue, the inimitable John Floyd offers us “Pushing Joe Carter,” a Twilight Zone-esque tale of man’s inhumanity to man with—you guessed it—a twist at the end. Adam Hamdy and Emily Fox show us the psychological toll a life in law enforcement can take on the psyches of those sworn to serve and protect in “The Fear in Their Eyes.” Furthermore, Vasa Clarke has turned Holmes and Watson’s attention to an unlikely case involving veterinary medicine and national security in “The Adventure of the Ayrshire.”

Issue XI

“Sisty-Six” by Ray Bradbury features a dark sojourn involving time travel and one of America’s most emblematic highways.

“Rumpole and the Scales of Justice” by John Mortimer, “Force of Habit” by Edward Marston, “The Case of the Sentimental Tobacconist” by Martin Edwards, and “Paradise” by Ruth Rendell.

This ultimate unpublished gift collection also includes interviews with Joss Ackland and Sir John Mortimer.

 

Issue 25

Featuring a thrilling tale by Twilight Zone author Earl Hamner titled “The Guide”, “Bryant & May in the Soup” by Christopher Fowler, “Debbie and Bernie and Belle” by John M. Floyd, “Do Have a Cup of Tea” by Rhys Bowen, and “The Picture of Oscar Wilde” by Michael Kurland.

Interviews: Jeffery Deaver and R.L. Stine ·

The Great Detectives: Colin Dexter’s Inspector Morse · Barry Forshaw

 

Issue 38
Issue 38 Expanded Holiday Issue: Ray Bradbury’s Last Story

Ray Bradbury’s Last Story headlines our 38th issue…

The ultimate unpublished gift collection makes a perfect gift for the mystery fan. Our 38th issue contains Ray Bradbury’s last story, “Dear Santa,” as well as fiction by Jeffery Deaver, Alexander McCall Smith, and Michael Koryta.

 

Strand Magazine Issue 50: Unpublished H. G. Wells Story “The Haunted Ceiling”

The fall 2016 issue of the Strand included a short story by H.G. Wells that has never been published before, titled “The Haunted Ceiling.” This hidden gem is part supernatural, part psychological, and is rich in atmosphere. Our 50th issue will also feature an exclusive interview with the talented and prolific Walter Mosley. The celebrated author of the Easy Rawlins series speaks about noir legends, the craft of writing, and his inspirations. This issue is also proud to present fiction by Craig Johnson, John Floyd, Jeffrey Pearce, and Larry Millet.

Edgar-nominated author John M. Floyd has a story that serves as a warning on accepting stolen goods with “Jackpot Mode.” What’s more, we are very proud to publish a short story by Craig Johnson. Johnson’s “Land of the Blind” has Sheriff Longmire confronting a madman. Moreover, our pastiche by Larry Millet has Sherlock Holmes and Watson take a journey across the pond to tackle a peculiar hound in “The Adventure of the American Drifter.” In addition, “All Quiet Along the Potomac Tonight,” Jeffrey Pearce’s first short story in The Strand, tells a tale of greed, ghosts, and the macabre. We also have an Unpublished H. G. Wells story.

In our exclusive interview, Walter Mosley speaks about how he created one of the most iconic sleuths of this generation. He also shares his writing routine and the authors who inspired him to become a novelist.

Our book review section reviews mysteries by Noah Hawley, Rena Olsen, Gaku Yakumaru, Marcia Clark, Carl Hiaasen, Alex Berenson, Megan Abbott, and many more! And for the first time, we have our Young Adult Reading guide. This guide ranks the top 15 books for young adults and kids, chosen by our editorial staff.

Notably, the fall issue also marks a great milestone: our 50th issue. We have had such fun bringing the Strand to thousands of our readers every quarter, and we look forward to providing more entertainment and reading pleasure to our loyal readers.

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