{"product_id":"birds-strangers-and-psychos-new-stories-inspired-by-alfred-hitchcock-hardcover","title":"Birds, Strangers and Psychos: New Stories Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaxim Jakubowski\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eLee Child\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eM. W. Craven\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA suspenseful, thrilling anthology of 24 original short stories inspired by the iconic works of legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, curated by acclaimed editor Maxim Jakubowski. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing some of the biggest names in mystery and crime fiction, including Lee Child, Sophie Hannah, Peter Swanson, and many more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBirds, 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 24 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJust 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach 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: \u003cbr\u003eLee Child\u003cbr\u003eJoe R. Lansdale \u0026amp; Keith Lansdale\u003cbr\u003eDonna Moore\u003cbr\u003eJames Grady\u003cbr\u003ePeter Lovesey\u003cbr\u003eKim Newman\u003cbr\u003eA. K. Benedict\u003cbr\u003eVaseem Khan\u003cbr\u003eM. W. Craven\u003cbr\u003eS. A. Cosby\u003cbr\u003eSophie Hannah\u003cbr\u003eGuy Adams\u003cbr\u003eAna Teresa Pereira\u003cbr\u003eNadine Matheson\u003cbr\u003eDavid Thomson\u003cbr\u003eJerome Charyn\u003cbr\u003eAnne Billson\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Boyle\u003cbr\u003eJeff Noon\u003cbr\u003eXan Brooks\u003cbr\u003eRagnar Jonasson\u003cbr\u003eDenise Mina\u003cbr\u003eLily Samson\u003cbr\u003ePeter Swanson\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaxim Jakubowski \u003c\/b\u003eis a noted anthology editor based in London, just a mile or so away from where he was born. With over 70 volumes to his credit, including \u003ci\u003eInvisible Blood, \u003c\/i\u003ethe 13 annual volumes of The Mammoth Book of Best British Mysteries, and titles on Professor Moriarty, Jack the Ripper, Future Crime and Vintage whodunits. A publisher for over 20 years, he was also the co-owner of London's Murder One bookstore and the crime columnist for \u003ci\u003eTime Out\u003c\/i\u003e and then \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e for 22 years. Stories from his anthologies have won most of the awards in the field on numerous occasions. He is currently the Chair of the Crime Writers' Association and a \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling novelist in another genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.3 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52013864878381,"sku":"9781835414095","price":28.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/birds-strangers-and-psychos-new-stories-inspired-by-alfred-hitchcock-hardcover-1943982.webp?v=1777443186","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/birds-strangers-and-psychos-new-stories-inspired-by-alfred-hitchcock-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}