The Strand Magazine: Issue 40 – A Collector’s Item Featuring a Lost Joseph Heller Story and Len Deighton

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The Strand Magazine: Issue 40 – A Collector’s Item Featuring a Lost Joseph Heller Story

For serious readers and collectors of literary treasures, Issue 40 of The Strand is a standout. This edition features “Almost Like Christmas”, a lost, unpublished story by Joseph Heller, the acclaimed author of Catch-22. Dark, atmospheric, and laced with noir tension, it’s a tale of prejudice, small-town menace, and moral reckoning—a true literary gem that hasn’t seen the light of day in over a decade. Back in print after ten years, this is a collector’s item in every sense.

Also featured in this issue:

• “The Deal” by Michael & Matthew Palmer – A clever, high-stakes thriller about a thief who walks into what seems like an easy score… only to find himself in a deadly game with far more than he bargained for.
• “Hot Property” by Matt Hilton – A story of a marriage gone wrong—very wrong. What begins as domestic friction escalates into a violent tale of betrayal, obsession, and attempted murder.
• “Secrets” by John M. Floyd – Classic Floyd, full of twists, turns, and razor-sharp suspense, as secrets unravel in the most unexpected ways.
• “A Game Played” by Jonathan Rabb – A cerebral and suspenseful tale of espionage, loyalty, and deception.
• “The Preservation of Death” by Andrew Lane – A gripping new Sherlock Holmes adventure steeped in mystery and Victorian intrigue.

And for fans of spy fiction, this issue also includes an exclusive and landmark interview with the legendary Len Deighton, author of The Ipcress File and Berlin Game, who reflects on Cold War espionage, his iconic thrillers, and the craft of storytelling.

Also included: Reviews, award nominees, and editorials from The Strand’s own Andrew Gulli.

👉 Whether you’re building your library or just don’t want to miss a single moment of masterful storytelling, Issue 40 is a must-have.