Length29m
About this audiobook
In "The Parasite," Arthur Conan Doyle ventures into the realm of psychological horror and supernatural inquiry, weaving a narrative that explores themes of obsession, manipulation, and the unseen forces of the mind. The story follows the protagonist, a doctor who becomes ensnared by a mesmerist's sinister powers, illustrating Doyle's fascination with the intersection of science and the occult. This work, rooted in the literary context of late Victorian society, reflects contemporary anxieties about mental health and the burgeoning fields of psychology and psychoanalysis, all while maintaining his signature suspenseful storytelling style. Arthur Conan Doyle, best known for creating the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, was a medical doctor and a prolific writer whose eclectic interests fueled his literary endeavors. His experiences in the medical field and exposure to the mystical practices of the time inspired "The Parasite," wherein he delves into the complexities of the human psyche and the moral implications of psychic domination. This exploration of the human condition is indicative of his broader engagement with themes of science and the supernatural. Readers intrigued by psychological drama and the darker facets of human nature will find "The Parasite" a compelling and thought-provoking read. Doyle's masterful prose, combined with his ability to evoke suspense and terror, invites readers into a chilling exploration of the mind's latent powers. This novella is a significant contribution to the horror genre, revealing the vulnerabilities that dwell within us all.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2IV
Englische Detektiv-KrimisArthur Conan Doyle, Wilkie Collins, Edgar Wallace, Josephine Tey, G. K. Chesterton, Paul Rosenhayn, Joseph Smith Fletcher, David Christie Murray, Anna Katharine Green, R. Austin Freeman, Edmund Edel, Matthias McDonnell Bodkin, Walther Kabel249h 54m$1.50 · $0.00
Neues von Sherlock Holmes - Die Hörbücher - Folge 28: Sherlock Holmes und die andere FrauArthur Conan Doyle, Klaus Peter Walter1h 16m$12 · $0.00
Pheneas SpeaksArthur Conan Doyle4h 59m$7 · $0.00
The Spiritualists' ReaderArthur Conan Doyle4h 47m$7 · $0.00
The Great ShadowArthur Conan Doyle5h 2m$7 · $0.00
The Surgeon of Gaster FellArthur Conan Doyle2h 11m$7 · $0.00
Collected Short Stories, Volume 2Arthur Conan Doyle9h 1m$7 · $0.00
The Speckled BandArthur Conan Doyle2h 37m$7 · $0.00
The Case of Mr. George EdaljiArthur Conan Doyle2h 20m$7 · $0.00
The Mediumship of Florence CookArthur Conan Doyle20m$7 · $0.00
A Study in ScarletArthur Conan Doyle4h 44m$7 · $0.00
Collected Short Stories, Volume 3Arthur Conan Doyle9h 48m$7 · $0.00
A New Light on Old CrimesArthur Conan Doyle49m$7 · $0.00
Jane AnnieArthur Conan Doyle1h 55m$7 · $0.00
Collected Short Stories, Volume 8Arthur Conan Doyle7h 38m$7 · $0.00
The Love Affair of George Vincent ParkerArthur Conan Doyle30m$7 · $0.00
Collected Short Stories, Volume 7Arthur Conan Doyle7h 39m$7 · $0.00
A Duet with an Occasional ChorusArthur Conan Doyle7h 36m$7 · $0.00
Songs of ActionArthur Conan Doyle1h 14m$7 · $0.00
The Bravoes of Market-DraytonArthur Conan Doyle28m$7 · $0.00
The Murder on the Links & Murder on the Orient ExpressAgatha Christie12h 37m$33 · $0.00
EmberJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews13h 58m$23
The New Human Revolution, vol. 1Daisaku Ikeda7h 46m$12 · $0.00
Meddlesome MoneyMildred Abbott8h 21m$20
Midnight ShadowsS.E. Smith5h 40m$17
CollateralBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson13h 8m$23
The Natchez Burning TrilogyGreg Iles96h 18m$53 · $0.00
The ReunionJana Deleon6h 31m$26 · $0.00
Animal 3K’wan6h 33m$20
The Complete Sherlock Holmes Novels & Stories (4 Novels + 56 Short Stories)Arthur Conan Doyle71h 53m$2 · $0.00
To Hold and ProtectSandra Owens7h 59m$8 · $0.00
The Last StrawSharon Sala9h 1m$29 · $0.00
Extinction WarNicholas Sansbury Smith12h 1m$23
Savy WisdomPeggy McColl2h 53m$15
Raymond Chandler – Ultimate Mystery CollectionRaymond Chandler82h 8m$2 · $0.00
3 a.m. Premium: Books 1–5Nick Pirog15h 27m$25
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m$53 · $0.00
Sign of the MakerBrian Shea7h 13m$17
No Sin UnpunishedLynDee Walker7h 43m$17
Sherlock HolmesMade for Success14h 22m$25
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