A Mystery for Christmas - Anthology of Thriller Novels & Detective Stories
By Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Anna Katharine Green, Arthur Conan Doyle, Mary Roberts Rinehart, John Kendrick Bangs, Agatha Christie, Robert Barr, Ellis Parker Butler, Maurice Leblanc, Wilkie Collins, Grace Livingston Hill, Edgar Wallace, Melville Davisson Post, Paul Thorne, Mabel Thorne, Marion Harvey, R. Austin Freeman, A. E. W. Mason, E. W. Hornung, G. K. Chesterton, Victor L. Whitechurch
Length386h 10m
About this audiobook
A Mystery for Christmas - Anthology of Thriller Novels & Detective Stories offers a compelling tapestry of intrigue and suspense, weaving together the gripping allure of mystery and the rich vein of literary tradition from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The anthology masterfully curates an array of styles, from the cerebral puzzles typical of detective fiction to atmosphere-heavy thrillers that keep one on edge. In particular, the collection showcases riveting narratives that encapsulate the essence of the mystery genre, drawing on the thematic interplay between cunning villains and the unfaltering pursuit of truth. Each story stands as a testament to the genre's evolution, collectively beckoning both seasoned connoisseurs and new admirers into the enigmatic world of whodunits and spine-tingling suspense. The anthology features a distinguished roster of literary giants, whose backgrounds are as diverse as their works. From Charles Dickens's detailed prose that often highlights the social mores of his time, to Agatha Christie's intricate plotting that has set the benchmark for modern mysteries, each author contributes a distinctive voice. This assemblage of master storytellers aligns with the detective fiction and thriller literary movements, providing a multifaceted exploration of storytelling techniques that transcend cultural boundaries. In unison, these voices evoke a dynamic dialogue around themes of justice, morality, and intellect, showcasing the timeless appeal of mystery narratives. This anthology offers readers an unprecedented journey through the depths of human curiosity and justice. By delving into these stories, one gains a panoramic view of the mystery genre's evolution, enriched by each author's unique perspective. The book beckons readers to explore its intricate labyrinths, providing a remarkable literary experience that is as educational as it is thrilling. Ideal for both enthusiasts and curious newcomers, A Mystery for Christmas is an invitation to engage with history, diverse literary styles, and the enduring human desire to unravel the unknown.
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length386 hrs 10 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Edgar Allan Poe
100The Leavenworth Case (pt. 3)
2The Murders in the Rue Morgue
101The Leavenworth Case (pt. 4)
3The Mystery of Marie Roget
102The Leavenworth Case (pt. 5)
4The Purloined Letter
103A Strange Disappearance (pt. 1)
5Agatha Christie
104A Strange Disappearance (pt. 2)
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6The Mysterious Affair at Styles (pt. 1)
105A Strange Disappearance (pt. 3)
7The Mysterious Affair at Styles (pt. 2)
106The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow (pt. 1)
8The Mysterious Affair at Styles (pt. 3)
107The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow (pt. 2)
9The Murder on the Links (pt. 1)
108The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow (pt. 3)
10The Murder on the Links (pt. 2)
109The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow (pt. 4)
11The Murder on the Links (pt. 3)
110The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow (pt. 5)
12The Murder on the Links (pt. 4)
111That Affair Next Door (pt. 1)
13The Kidnapped Prime Minister
112That Affair Next Door (pt. 2)
14The Million Dollar Bond Robbery
113That Affair Next Door (pt. 3)
15The Secret Adversary (pt. 1)
114That Affair Next Door (pt. 4)
16The Secret Adversary (pt. 2)
115That Affair Next Door (pt. 5)
17The Secret Adversary (pt. 3)
116Lost Man's Lane (pt. 1)
18The Secret Adversary (pt. 4)
117Lost Man's Lane (pt. 2)
19G. K. Chesterton
118Lost Man's Lane (pt. 3)
20The Innocence of Father Brown (pt. 1)
119Lost Man's Lane (pt. 4)
21The Innocence of Father Brown (pt. 2)
120Lost Man's Lane (pt. 5)
22The Innocence of Father Brown (pt. 3)
121The Circular Study (pt. 1)
23The Innocence of Father Brown (pt. 4)
122The Circular Study (pt. 2)
24The Wisdom of Father Brown (pt. 1)
123The Circular Study (pt. 3)
25The Wisdom of Father Brown (pt. 2)
124Ellis Parker Butler: Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective (pt. 1)
26The Wisdom of Father Brown (pt. 3)
125Ellis Parker Butler: Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective (pt. 2)
27The Wisdom of Father Brown (pt. 4)
126Ellis Parker Butler: Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective (pt. 3)
28The Donnington Affair
127Ellis Parker Butler: Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective (pt. 4)
29Charles Dickens: Hunted Down
128Maurice Leblanc
30Wilkie Collins
129Arsene Lupin (pt. 1)
31The Moonstone (pt. 1)
130Arsene Lupin (pt. 2)
32The Moonstone (pt. 2)
131Arsene Lupin (pt. 3)
33The Moonstone (pt. 3)
132Arsene Lupin (pt. 4)
34The Moonstone (pt. 4)
133The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin (pt. 1)
35The Moonstone (pt. 5)
134The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin (pt. 2)
36The Moonstone (pt. 6)
135The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin (pt. 3)
37The Moonstone (pt. 7)
136R. Austin Freeman
38The Moonstone (pt. 8)
137Dr. Thorndyke's Cases (pt. 1)
39The Moonstone (pt. 9)
138Dr. Thorndyke's Cases (pt. 2)
40The Woman in White (pt. 1)
139Dr. Thorndyke's Cases (pt. 3)
41The Woman in White (pt. 2)
140Dr. Thorndyke's Cases (pt. 4)
42The Woman in White (pt. 3)
141The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke (pt. 1)
43The Woman in White (pt. 4)
142The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke (pt. 2)
44The Woman in White (pt. 5)
143The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke (pt. 3)
45The Woman in White (pt. 6)
144The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke (pt. 4)
46The Woman in White (pt. 7)
145Dr. Thorndyke's Casebook (pt. 1)
47The Woman in White (pt. 8)
146Dr. Thorndyke's Casebook (pt. 2)
48The Woman in White (pt. 9)
147Dr. Thorndyke's Casebook (pt. 3)
49The Woman in White (pt. 10)
148Dr. Thorndyke's Casebook (pt. 4)
50The Woman in White (pt. 11)
149A. E. W. Mason
51The Woman in White (pt. 12)
150At the Villa Rose (pt. 1)
52The Haunted Hotel (pt. 1)
151At the Villa Rose (pt. 2)
53The Haunted Hotel (pt. 2)
152At the Villa Rose (pt. 3)
54The Haunted Hotel (pt. 3)
153At the Villa Rose (pt. 4)
55Robert Barr
154The Affair at the Semiramis Hotel
56The Triumph of Eugéne Valmont (pt. 1)
155Mary Roberts Rinehart
57The Triumph of Eugéne Valmont (pt. 2)
156The Circular Staircase (pt. 1)
58The Triumph of Eugéne Valmont (pt. 3)
157The Circular Staircase (pt. 2)
59The Triumph of Eugéne Valmont (pt. 4)
158The Circular Staircase (pt. 3)
60Jennie Baxter, Journalist (pt. 1)
159The Circular Staircase (pt. 4)
61Jennie Baxter, Journalist (pt. 2)
160The Amazing Adventures of Letitia Carberry (pt. 1)
62Jennie Baxter, Journalist (pt. 3)
161The Amazing Adventures of Letitia Carberry (pt. 2)
63Jennie Baxter, Journalist (pt. 4)
162The Amazing Adventures of Letitia Carberry (pt. 3)
64The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs
163Tish – The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions (pt. 1)
65The Adventure of the Second Swag
164Tish – The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions (pt. 2)
66E. W. Hornung
165Tish – The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions (pt. 3)
67The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 1)
166Tish – The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions (pt. 4)
68The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 2)
167More Tish (pt. 1)
69The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 3)
168More Tish (pt. 2)
70The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures (pt. 1)
169More Tish (pt. 3)
71The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures (pt. 2)
170Arthur Conan Doyle
72The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures (pt. 3)
171A Study in Scarlet (pt. 1)
73A Thief in the Night (pt. 1)
172A Study in Scarlet (pt. 2)
74A Thief in the Night (pt. 2)
173The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 1)
75A Thief in the Night (pt. 3)
174The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 2)
76Mr. Justice Raffles (pt. 1)
175The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 3)
77Mr. Justice Raffles (pt. 2)
176The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 4)
78Mr. Justice Raffles (pt. 3)
177The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 5)
79John Kendrick Bangs
178The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 1)
80Mrs. Raffles (pt. 1)
179The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 2)
81Mrs. Raffles (pt. 2)
180The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 3)
82R. Holmes & Co (pt. 1)
181The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 4)
83R. Holmes & Co (pt. 2)
182The Sign of Four (pt. 1)
84Melville Davisson Post: The Sleuth of St. James's Square (pt. 1)
183The Sign of Four (pt. 2)
85Melville Davisson Post: The Sleuth of St. James's Square (pt. 2)
184The Hound of the Baskervilles (pt. 1)
86Melville Davisson Post: The Sleuth of St. James's Square (pt. 3)
185The Hound of the Baskervilles (pt. 2)
87Melville Davisson Post: The Sleuth of St. James's Square (pt. 4)
186The Hound of the Baskervilles (pt. 3)
88Edgar Wallace
187The Valley of Fear (pt. 1)
89The Four Just Men (pt. 1)
188The Valley of Fear (pt. 2)
90The Four Just Men (pt. 2)
189The Valley of Fear (pt. 3)
91The Clue of the Twisted Candle (pt. 1)
190Mabel & Paul Thorne: The Sheridan Road Mystery (pt. 1)
92The Clue of the Twisted Candle (pt. 2)
191Mabel & Paul Thorne: The Sheridan Road Mystery (pt. 2)
93The Clue of the Twisted Candle (pt. 3)
192Mabel & Paul Thorne: The Sheridan Road Mystery (pt. 3)
94Victor L. Whitechurch: The Canon in Residence (pt. 1)
193Marion Harvey: The Mystery of the Hidden Room (pt. 1)
95Victor L. Whitechurch: The Canon in Residence (pt. 2)
194Marion Harvey: The Mystery of the Hidden Room (pt. 2)
96Victor L. Whitechurch: The Canon in Residence (pt. 3)
195Marion Harvey: The Mystery of the Hidden Room (pt. 3)
97Anna Katharine Green
196Marion Harvey: The Mystery of the Hidden Room (pt. 4)
98The Leavenworth Case (pt. 1)
197Grace Livingston Hill: The Mystery of Mary (pt. 1)
99The Leavenworth Case (pt. 2)
198Grace Livingston Hill: The Mystery of Mary (pt. 2)
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