Overview
Featuring some of the biggest names in mystery and crime fiction, including Lee Child, Sophie Hannah, Peter Swanson, and many more!
Birds, Strangers and Psychos is a thrilling anthology that brings together the biggest names in mystery and crime fiction to pay homage to Alfred Hitchcock, the legendary filmmaker whose name is synonymous with suspense. Acclaimed editor Maxim Jakubowski curates 30 original short stories, each inspired by the mood, tension, and style that defined Hitchcock’s groundbreaking work. This anthology invites both emerging and established voices to reimagine the chilling atmospheres, twisted plots, and unforgettable characters of Hitchcock's films, from Psycho and Vertigo to North by Northwest and The Birds.
Just as Hitchcock adapted stories from literary giants like Daphne du Maurier, Patricia Highsmith, and Roald Dahl, Birds, Strangers and Psychos unites today's literary stars to craft new suspenseful tales that are destined to thrill, haunt, and unsettle. These stories celebrate Hitchcock’s enduring influence, creating an anthology that serves both as a tribute and as a reminder of why Hitchcock’s legacy continues to loom so large in popular culture. This volume is not just a collection of stories – it’s an invitation to rediscover the artistry of suspense.
Each author takes on the challenge of evoking the quintessentially 'Hitchcockian' elements that have captivated audiences for decades: ordinary lives interrupted by peril, psychological duels, and unexpected encounters that spiral into nightmares. The volume showcases an extraordinary blend of talent, featuring stories from:
Lee Child
Joe R Lansdale & Keith Lansdale
Tara Moss
Donna Moore
James Grady
Liz Nugent
Peter Lovesey
Kim Newman
A.K. Benedict
Vaseem Khan
M.W. Craven
S.A. Cosby
Sophie Hannah
Guy Adams
Nadime Matheson
David Thomson
Jerome Charyn
Anne Billson
Lauren Henderson
William Boyle
Jeff Noon
Xan Brooks
Ragnar Jonasson
Denise Mina
Lily Samson
Peter Swanson
This book title, Birds, Strangers and Psychos (New stories inspired by Alfred Hitchcock), ISBN: 9781835414095, by Maxim Jakubowski, Lee Child, M.W. Craven, Sophie Hannah, Ragnar Jonasson, Vaseem Khan, A.K. Benedict, Guy Adams, Peter Lovesey, Kim Newman, Nadine Matheson, James Grady, David Thomson, Jerome Charyn, Anne Billson, published by Titan (September 23, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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