Byrne Debuts in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine

Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine

30 November 2024 — A new detective has arrived on the literary scene! Expert arson investigator Dick Byrne will make his first-ever print appearance in an upcoming issue of Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. This prestigious publication, renowned for showcasing the finest in mystery and suspense fiction, will spotlight the intrepid investigator in an upcoming issue.

A retired fire marshal working with the Metropolitan Police in Washington, DC, Scottish expat Richard “Dick” Byrne possesses an uncanny knack for uncovering secrets hidden in ashes—and an even more incredible talent for solving the mysteries they bring to light. With his fiery personality and a lifetime of experience in the fire service, the character brings new enigmas and a fresh style to the world of detective fiction. When fire leads to fatality in the District of Columbia, the MPDC and DCFD turn to Byrne. They know that he will stop at nothing to find the killer.

The debut story written by author Brian A. Dixon delivers all of the celebrated ingredients of a classic detective story. In this inaugural adventure, readers can expect suspense and intrigue in a story that introduces a unique hero who will leave a lasting impression.

Brian A. Dixon’s first published short story, "The McMillen Golf Penalty," was awarded the Shannon Searles Fiction Prize by Connecticut Review in 2002. His fiction has since appeared in the pages of publications such as Zahir, A Thousand Faces, and Honeyguide. His imaginative stories span genres, representing historical fiction, alternate history, speculative fiction, magical realism, mystery, and literary fiction.

Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine is one of the oldest and most influential magazines of short mystery and crime fiction in the world. Home to many renowned authors, including Martin Limón, Jane K. Cleland, Loren Estleman, Rhys Bowen, and Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Hitchcock’s stories represent every subgenre of mystery fiction, from the classic whodunit to the hardboiled tale of suspense and everything in between. Stories featured in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine have won dozens of awards, including many Robert L. Fish awards for Best First Mystery Short Story of the year.

Release date and additional details to be announced.