Bat Wing
An Engaging Mystery Thriller with Gothic AmbianceBy Arthur Henry Sarsfield Ward
Length9h 57m
About this audiobook
In "Bat Wing," Arthur Henry Sarsfield Ward, writing under the pseudonym Sax Rohmer, crafts an intricate tale that weaves elements of early 20th-century adventure, supernatural intrigue, and psychological horror. Set against the backdrop of a London that teeters between modernity and the arcane, the narrative revolves around the enigmatic figure of the Bat, a sinister criminal mastermind. Rohmer's prose is laced with atmospheric detail, blending keen observation of urban life with a rich tapestry of suspense and the occult, inviting readers into a world where the boundaries of reality blur with the fantastical. His vivid characterization and intricate plotting resonate with the literary conventions of the time, echoing the influences of Gothic literature and the rise of detective fiction. Arthur Henry Sarsfield Ward'Äôs own experiences with mysticism and Eastern cultures profoundly shaped his storytelling. Having traveled extensively and steeped himself in the mysterious lore of the East, Rohmer'Äôs fascination with the exotic and the bizarre comes alive in "Bat Wing." His earlier works established him as a maestro of the supernatural, yet this novel epitomizes his unique approach to exploring the human psyche's darker corners through the lens of crime and fantasy. "Bat Wing" is a must-read for aficionados of early 20th-century Gothic fiction and detective stories. Rohmer's skillful fusion of adventure and horror serves not only as compelling entertainment but also as a reflection of the anxieties of the era, making this book a significant contribution to the genre. Dive into this mesmerizing narrative and experience the thrill of the uncharted territories of fear and fascination.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length9 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Paul Harley of Chancery Lane
19Complications
2The Voodoo Swamp
20A Spanish Cigarette
3The Vampire Bat
21The Wing of a Bat
4Cray's Folly
22Colin Camber's Secret
5Val Beverley
23Inspector Aylesbury Cross-Examines
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6The Barrier
24An Official Move
7At the Lavender Arms
25Aylesbury's Theory
8The Call of M'kombo
26In Madame's Room
9Obeah
27An Inspiration
10The Night Walker
28My Theory of the Crime
11The Shadow on the Blind
29A Lee-Enfield Rifle
12Morning Mists
30The Seventh Yew Tree
13At the Guest House
31Ysola Camber's Confession
14Ysola Camber
32Paul Harley's Experiment
15Unrest
33Paul Harley's Experiment Concluded
16Red Eve
34The Creeping Sickness
17Night of the Full Moon
35An Afterword
18Inspector Aylesbury of Market Hilton
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