Mysteries for Christmas: 48 Puzzling Murder Mysteries & Supernatural Thrillers
By Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, George MacDonald, Arthur Cheney Train, Arthur Conan Doyle, Thomas Hardy, John Kendrick Bangs, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Wilkie Collins, Saki, Fergus Hume, Edgar Wallace, William Douglas O'Connor, Florence Marryat, Catherine Crowe, James Bowker, R. Austin Freeman, J. M. Barrie, E. F. Benson, G. K. Chesterton, Jerome K. Jerome, Fred M. White, Sabine Baring-Gould, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Frank R. Stockton, Louisa M. Alcott, M.R. James, Leonard Kip, Emmuska Orczy, Lucie E. Jackson, Katherine Rickford, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis
Length54h 54m
About this audiobook
Mysteries for Christmas: 48 Puzzling Murder Mysteries & Supernatural Thrillers invites readers into a world brimming with intrigue, suspense, and the unexplained. This anthology weaves together a tapestry of perplexing murder mysteries and eerie supernatural stories, capturing the essence of both the macabre and the fantastical. The collection showcases a rich diversity of styles, from the psychological depth of classic whodunits to the chilling allure of ghost stories. Without singling out specific authors, the anthology offers standout narratives that promise to grip readers and keep them guessing long after the lights go out. The anthology brings together a formidable assembly of literary voices, from the enduring classics of Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle to the haunting pen of M.R. James and Florence Marryat. These authors hail from different eras and backgrounds, yet collectively, they explore the dark corners of the human experience, aligning with the Gothic and Victorian movements known for their fascination with mystery and the uncanny. Each contributor contributes a unique perspective, enriching the collection and inviting readers to consider the myriad ways fiction can explore the unknown. This anthology presents an unparalleled opportunity for readers to immerse themselves in a wide range of narrative styles and themes, from the puzzling dilemmas of detective stories to the spine-tingling mysteries of the supernatural. Mysteries for Christmas not only serves as an enthralling read but also fosters an engaging dialogue among the stories, offering readers profound insights into the collective human psyche. Whether for academic study or personal enjoyment, this collection is invaluable for its depth and scope, providing countless opportunities to ponder the mysteries that continue to captivate and confound us all.
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Rating★★★★ 3.8 (18)
Includes Goodreads
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length54 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Murder & Crime Mysteries
2The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Arthur Conan Doyle)
3The Flying Stars (G. K. Chesterton)
4Percival Bland's Proxy (R. Austin Freeman)
5A Christmas Capture (Fred M. White)
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6I
7II
8III
9IV
10V
11VI
12The Mystery of Room Five (Fred M White)
13A Policeman’s Business (Edgar Wallace)
14Stuffing (Edgar Wallace)
15Advertisement
16I
17II
18III
19IV
20V
21VI
22VII
23VIII
24IX
25X
26The Adventure of the Second Swag (Robert Barr)
27An Exciting Christmas Eve or, My Lecture on Dynamite (Arthur Conan Doyle)
28A Chaparral Christmas Gift (O. Henry)
29A Christmas Tragedy (Emmuska Orczy)
30The Thieves Who Couldn’t Stop Sneezing (Thomas Hardy)
31Supernatural Mysteries
32The Silver Hatchet (Arthur Conan Doyle)
33First Night
34Second Night
35Third Night
36Fourth Night
37Markheim (Robert Louis Stevenson)
38The Wolves of Cernogratz (Saki)
39I
40II
41III
42IV
43Letter I
44Letter II
45Letter III
46Letter IV
47The Christmas Banquet (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
48Chapter I. The Gift Bestowed
49Chapter II. The Gift Diffused
50Chapter III. The Gift Reversed
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