
Murder Mysteries: 350+ Detective Novels & True Crime Stories
Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot Cases, P. C. Lee Tales, Father Brown Stories, Dr. Thorndyke Series…By Agatha Christie, Edgar Wallace, Arthur Conan Doyle, Wilkie Collins, R. Austin Freeman, H. C. McNeile, G. K. Chesterton, Arthur Morrison, Ernest Bramah, Victor L. Whitechurch, Thomas W. Hanshew, E. W. Hornung, J. S. Fletcher, Rober Barr, Frank Froest, C. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson, Isabel OstanderLength1067h 41m
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'Murder Mysteries: 350+ Detective Novels & True Crime Stories' presents an array of intricate narratives that delve into the darker aspects of human nature, each crafted by masters of the genre. With an impressive range of literary styles—from the taut and cerebral puzzle mysteries of Doyle and Christie, to the grim procedural narratives of Froest—the collection encapsulates the evolution of detective fiction and true crime from Victorian sensationalism to interwar intrigue. Highlighting themes of justice, deception, and the intellectual duel between detective and perpetrator, this anthology showcases substantial works that have shaped the genre's trajectory. The contributing authors, including notables like Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle, come from diverse backgrounds, yet share a common thread in their profound influence on crime literature. Each writer's unique perspective is manifested in their narratives, reflecting different societal concerns and stylistic approaches that align with various historical and cultural movements. Their collective works provide a deep exploration of crime fiction's capacity to mirror societal tensions and question human morality. For new and seasoned readers alike, 'Murder Mysteries' offers a robust examination of canonical detective and crime literature. This collection not only celebrates the genre's pioneers but also offers a lens through which contemporary readers can explore themes of morality, law, and justice. As such, it serves as an essential compendium for those wishing to immerse themselves in the intellectual challenges posed by classic crime stories, and provides a broad platform for academic discussion and enjoyment.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length1067 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Phantom Detective: 5 Murder Mysteries in One Volume
2Murder Mysteries: 350+ Detective Novels & True Crime Stories
3Arthur Conan Doyle
4Sherlock Holmes Series
5A Study in Scarlet
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6Part I. Being a Reprint from the Reminiscences of John H. Watson, M.D.
7I. Mr. Sherlock Holmes
8II. The Science of Deduction
9III. The Lauriston Gardens Mystery
10IV. What John Rance had to Tell
11V. Our Advertisement Brings a Visitor
12VI. Tobias Gregson Shows What He Can Do
13VII. Light in the Darkness
14Part II. The Country of the Saints
15I. On the Great Alkali Plain
16II. The Flower of Utah
17III. John Ferrier Talks with the Prophet
18IV. A Flight for Life
19V. The Avenging Angels
20VI. A Continuation of the Reminiscences of John Watson, M.D.
21VII. The Conclusion
22The Sign of Four
23Chapter I. The Science of Deduction
24Chapter II. The Statement of the Case
25Chapter III. In Quest of a Solution
26Chapter IV. The Story of the Bald-Headed Man
27Chapter V. The Tragedy of Pondicherry Lodge
28Chapter VI. Sherlock Holmes Gives a Demonstration
29Chapter VII. The Episode of the Barrel
30Chapter VIII. The Baker Street Irregulars
31Chapter IX. A Break in the Chain
32Chapter X. The End of the Islander
33Chapter XI. The Great Agra Treasure
34Chapter XII. The Strange Story of Jonathan Small
35The Hound of the Baskervilles
36I. Mr. Sherlock Holmes
37II. The Curse of the Baskervilles
38III. The Problem
39IV. Sir Henry Baskerville
40V. Three Broken Threads
41VI. Baskerville Hall
42VII. The Stapletons of Merripit House
43VIII. First Report of Dr. Watson
44IX. The Light Upon the Moor
45X. Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson
46XI. The Man on the Tor
47XII. Death on the Moor
48XIII. Fixing The Nets
49XIV. The Hound of the Baskervilles
50XV. A Retrospection