Explore Shrouds and Pockets, a mystery anthology first published in 2009, featuring 28 thrilling short stories curated from Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. This collection brings together tales of insurance fraud, burglary, forgery, confidence games, and even murder, showcasing the dark and clever side of crime fiction. With settings ranging from Paris to rural England, and characters including thieves, scoundrels, and detectives, this book delivers suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists.