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Title: The Four Just Men

Author: Edgar Wallace

Narrator: Bill Homewood

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-01-11

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Edgar Wallaces classic vigilante detective series The Four Just Men involving four wealthy and resourceful individuals determined to take the law into their own hands has maintained its popularity for over a century. It began with The Four Just Men in 1905, and was followed by five other books recounting further adventures, the Walter Ford film (1939), and a TV series (1959-60).

In this, the opening volume, the mysterious Four Just Men punish by death those who are beyond the reach of the law. When Foreign Secretary Sir Philip Ramons proposed Aliens Extradition Bill threatens the safety of a Spanish resistance leader, the men warn Sir Philip that he must either withdraw the legislation or face death.

This is a gripping novel in which the police struggle to protect Ramon and capture the men against the fast approaching deadline.

Editorial Reviews:

Originally written in 1920, this entertaining novel benefits from the superb performance of narrator Bill Homewood. The story focuses on four men with ostensibly laudable goals who battle injustice like modern-day Robin Hoods. Yet the four remain enigmas, whose motives at time appear to be highly questionable. Because the protagonists lack sufficient individual personalities to make it easy for readers to distinguish among them, it is even harder to ascertain their ultimate goals. Fortunately, Bill Homewood demonstrates the power of a great reader. He transitions beautifully between characters and provides each with a distinctive timbre, tone, and personality, thus overcoming the novel's limitations.

Members Reviews:

Classic Page Turner of a Thriller

This is an excellent quick novel that moves right along about the Four Just Men who seek to exact justice on wrongdoers in England at the turn of the century. When they threaten a politician due to a bill he has brought before the government which they believe to be wrong, a massive panic sweeps through the nation and the search is on.

From beginning to end, several surprises abound in this race against time thriller that keeps you guessing. Mr. Wallace is said to have written over 170 novels and over a thousand short stories. I also read his thriller Jack O'Judgement which was excellent as well. And for the price, this is a must for die hard crime fiction fans.

Loved this book

A different kind of murder mystery because we knew who was the target and who were the murderers. Outstanding! A page turner.

great book

edgar wallace is one of my favourate authors and this is one of his best books

Surprisingly contemporary...

When the British Foreign Secretary decides to push through a law which will allow the enforced return of political refugees to their countries of origin, he becomes a target of the Four Just Men â a group of vigilantes who set out to right what they perceive as wrongs that the normal systems of justice can't touch. The story is a kind of cat-and-mouse game where the reader, along with the entire British public, waits to see if the Four Just Men succeed in carrying out their threat to assassinate the Foreign Secretary.

This was a rather odd read for me, in that I hated the premise â vigilantes are not my cup of tea â and yet found the storytelling compelling enough that I found myself racing through it. It's well written and the pacing is excellent.

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Title: The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Author: Agatha Christie

Narrator: Penelope Dellaporta

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-11-11

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Set in Essex in the English countryside, The Mysterious Affair at Styles is one of the great classic murder mysteries. The victim, Mrs. Emily Inglethorp, is the wealthy mistress of Styles Court. After an evening of entertaining family and guests, she is found poisoned in her locked bedroom. The long list of suspects includes her gold-digging new husband, her stepsons, her best female friend, and a visiting doctor. As luck would have it, a brilliant, if rather eccentric, detective is among the company at Styles. In this, her first published mystery, Agatha Christie introduces her beloved Belgian inspector Hercule Poirot, who methodically pieces together the intricate evidence of this bewildering crime. From his very first appearance, Poirot amuses audiences with his oddly fastidious habits---then astonishes them with the power of his razor-sharp mind. Christie keeps listeners guessing as to the murderer's identity until Poirot finally presents his ingenious solution to this landmark mystery.

Members Reviews:

Narrator unsuited for the story

My 1-star rating has nothing to do with the book/story itself, and everything to do with the absolute unsuitability of the narrator. I could only listen through chapter 4 before I had to buy the book with a different narrator, because I simply could not listen to her butcher Poirot and Hastings the way that she did. I don't doubt that she is a good narrator in other contexts, but she should never have done a Poirot story. Save yourself the trouble and look for another version of this one.

Don't buy this audible w/this Narrator..

Narrator for this book was simply horrible....the voice used for Poirot was just terrible....a women's voice should not be used for this character....

Every Detail Counts

Would you consider the audio edition of The Mysterious Affair at Styles to be better than the print version?

This story was amazing. Little details of the story that seemed insigificant added to the end of the plot. This was a fantaftic mystery with a very surprising, detailed ending.

What other book might you compare The Mysterious Affair at Styles to and why?

Death in the Air. If you love Agatha Christie, you'll love this mystery.

What does Penelope Dellaporta bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

The change in voices helped the story be believable.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listen in the car rides to and from work and couldn't wait to get into the car.

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Title: The Brothers of Baker Street

Subtitle: The Baker Street Mysteries, Book 2

Author: Michael Robertson

Narrator: Simon Vance

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-01-11

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The first Sherlock Holmes letter barrister Reggie Heath answered cost him most of his personal fortune, all of his Baker Street chambers clients, and quite possibly Laura Rankin, the love of his life. But Reggie intends to earn all of itthe money, the career, and the loveback again. His latest client is the driver of one of Londons famous black cabs, accused of murdering two American tourists. But while Reggie is working on that case, the letters to Sherlock Holmes are piling upincluding one from someone who claims to be the descendant of Professor James Moriarty.

Critic Reviews:

Robertsons second mystery featuring barrister Reggie Heathoffers pacing, prose, and plotting at a level far above that of its predecessorAn extremely clever evil scheme will delight readers. (

Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Mystery spoof on Sherlock Holmes mysteries!

This second mystery in a series about Reggie and Nigel Heath, is a serious mystery spoof on the Sherlock Holmes mysteries. In 1997 London, the Heath brothers have leased 221 Baker Street for their law offices. As part of their lease, they must send a form letter to everyone who sends them a letter addressed to the legendary Sherlock Holmes. Right now, that's about all that is happening at their offices. Then the lovely barrister, Darla Rennie asks Reggie to defend a London Black Cabbie against a murder charge. In doing so, Reggie gets himself deep into a deadly situation concerning all of the Black Cabbies.

This mystery has lots of charm and humor mixed in with serious threats, chases, and an unusual psychological workshop. A letter signed by a "Dr Moriarty" comes to Baker Street sending Reggie onto a clue to save his client, but it also seems to threaten his own life. The London Black Cabbies play an important roll in solving the crime also.

Clever take on the Sherlock Holmes theme! Looking forward to reading more in this series!

A Dud

Great idea for a story, but this turned out to be a dud for me. Hard to follow what was happening; narrative seemed arch and labored. Conspicuously lacking in wit.

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Title: Partners in Crime

Author: Agatha Christie

Narrator: Hugh Fraser

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-09-11

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Six short stories from the Queen of Crime, telling, amongst other things, of Pink Pearls and Sinister Strangers.

Bonus Feature: Includes an exclusive Q&A session between Hugh Fraser and David Brawn, Publishing Operations Director at HarperCollins.

Tommy and Tuppence Beresford were restless for adventure, so when they were asked to take over Blunts International Detective Agency, they leapt at the chance. After their triumphant recovery of a pink pearl, intriguing cases kept on coming their way: a stabbing on Sunningdale golf course; cryptic messages in the personal columns of newspapers; and even a box of poisoned chocolates.

Critic Reviews:

"Sherlock Holmes, John Thorndyke, Father Brown and even Poirot are amiably parodied, and once or twice the solution as well as the dialogue is deliberately facetious." (Times Literary Supplement)

"Required reading.BooksDistinctly worthwhile." (New York Times)

Members Reviews:

Enjoyable escapades

Enjoyable escapades from T and T although at times they display genius akin to HP, but good fun all round. Hugh Fraiser excellent as always

Love it!!!

What a fab book! Each story funny and gripping. With a delightful end to the whole book! Wish it would have gone on longer!!!

great read

superbly narrated. spellbinding set of short stories. Fast paced and captivating. Agatha Christie at her story telling best

Flows from crime to crime with ease.

Short elegant stories read beautifully. Not major crimes against the world but enjoyable every chapter.

Loved the book, love Hugh Fraser reading it

I have loved this book since I first read it on my early teens, Hugh Fraser"s reading of it is excellent

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Title: Raffles Run Out

Author: E. W. Hornung

Narrator: Peter Joyce

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-22-10

Publisher: Assembled Stories

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The resurrected Raffles has his final innings in these whimsical adventurous reminiscences recounted by his accomplice and friend Bunny Manders. The author skilfully manages to tie up a few loose ends from preceding plots and the final revelation is a moving tribute to his fictional hero, the finest slow bowler of his generation and best known gentleman thief in literary history. The stories in this collection are: The Rest Cure, The Criminologists Club, The Field of Philippi, A Bad Night, A Trap to Catch a Cracksman, The Spoils of Sacrilege, The Raffles Relics and The Last Word.

Critic Reviews:

"Peter Joyce is the most remarkable one-man band in audiobook publishing. Joyce, an experienced actor, reads them all himself." (The Independent)

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Title: The Innocence of Father Brown, Volume 2

Author: G. K. Chesterton

Narrator: David Timson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-19-10

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Here are the six final stories from The Innocence of Father Brown relating the crime-solving adventures of a rather unconventional detective. Having accumulated wisdom and empathy from years of listening to the dark confessions of his parishioners, in a flash Father Brown is able to solve mysteries that confound all others. Here is an eccentric and loveable character that will appeal to fans of the legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes. The stories are engagingly read by David Timson: "The Wrong Shape", "The Sins of Prince Saradine", "The Hammer of God", "The Eye of Apollo", "The Sign of the Broken Sword", and "The Three Tools of Death".

Editorial Reviews:

Don't let the quaint title deceive you - this is Chesterton at his most artfully wicked. David Timson excels as gentle Father Brown, as well as the many other diverse characters. Timson's self-effacing tone is just right for Father Brown, and he also boldly taps a variety of British accents to clearly identify both the locale of stories and the class of various characters. The music of Reicha Wind Quintets shines in the interludes between these six stories. Father Brown's considered deductions are irrefutable, employing subtle philosophy and psychology rather than forensic analysis. His thoughtful perspicacity startles even the most confident of criminals.

Members Reviews:

The Innocense of Father Brown Vo. 2 (complete classics)

Father Brown brings a Christian voice to his stories but in a quiet manner that is not in your face.

These stories have such a twist and turn that they keep you dangling until the end. It always appears that

the bad guy didn't do it until the end and sometimes he didn't do it. It is my type of mystery -keeps you on your toes, without much blood and gore! This last set of CDs, we purchased for our 95 year old priest who loves reading but has problems with his eyes. He is loving them. I give them 4 stars.

Wonderful stories

Love the Fr. Brown stories! The reader is great and really makes the story come alive! Definitely recommend this recording to others!

Excellent - The Hammer of God

This, "The Hammer of God", is a short story in audio format. It s an excellent narration of what is, to this point, my favorite "Father Brown" mystery. The short story is written by G. K. Chesterton. The protagonist is Father Brown who was inspired by a friend of G. K. Chesterton. To my knowledge, there are approx. 53 Father Brown stories. This is possibly favorite one. I cannot really tell you why without risking spoiling the story. Thank You...

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Title: The Clue of the New Shoe

Author: Arthur W. Upfield

Narrator: Peter Hosking

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-02-10

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The nude body of a man is discovered entombed in the walls of Split Point Lighthouse on the South-East Coast of Australia. Investigating the crime Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte, the half-aborigine detective, wonders why a coffin is moved at night, who was the girl struggling with Dick Lake on the cliff top, and what caused the Bully Buccaneers to deal in death. Superintendent Bolt said, 'It's the toughest job we've ever had to bash open.' An ordinary policeman could afford to fail, but Bony never....

Members Reviews:

Love the feel

The only reason I don't give this book five stars is that it isn't "great literature". Loved the feel of a different place and time, loved the lack of violence, loved the accent. Want more Upfield/Hosking for sure!

Mystery in Australia

What made the experience of listening to The Clue of the New Shoe the most enjoyable?

The reader did a great job w/dialect and descriptions of Australia were interesting.

What did you like best about this story?

Understated mystery, minimum of explicit violence, and interesting local characters

Any additional comments?

Fun to listen to.

I thoroughly enjoyed this masterful read!

Where does The Clue of the New Shoe rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

At the top of my list for fiction.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The protaganist - the Inspector - he was everything you would wish an "Inspector" to be - capable and competent as an officer of the law, with a wry sense of humor and a deep appreciation for what is really important is life.

Which character as performed by Peter Hosking was your favorite?

The coffin maker - i looked forward eagerly to the Inspector's every visit to him.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the Inspector was temporarily locked in his coffin.

Any additional comments?

I tried this book on a , but loved it from the first page,an have bought more of the Inspector's books since then.

Ok

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I probably wouldn't recommend this book only bc trying to listen to it can be very hard at times bc it seems a little boring. The book seems like an ok story but the narrater is a little boring :(

What other book might you compare The Clue of the New Shoe to and why?

No book that I can think of I can compare this book to.

What about Peter Hoskings performance did you like?

He's got a very clear voice & easy to understand to but he made it hard to listen to at times bc his voice seemed like it droned on.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extreme reactions to this book.

Thoughtful, delightful

What did you love best about The Clue of the New Shoe?

The characters, their honesty, their humanness, their lives

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I enjoyed being inside Boney's head and listening to his reasonings.

What about Peter Hoskings performance did you like?

The accent for each character - I truly could tell which person was speaking by the way Peter was talking and it was easy to distinguish them.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

SPOIL ALERT - When the wife confessed her small part in the deed and her husband put his crippled hands on her head...and then Boney's resolution to the matter.

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Title: The Witness for the Prosecution (Dramatised)

Author: Agatha Christie, full cast

Narrator: Miriam Margolyes, Stephen Moore, Hywell Bennett

Format: Original Recording

Length: 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-10-10

Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Soon to be a major new London theatre show, The Witness for the Prosecution follows the hapless Leonard Vole as he learns he has been accused of murdering a wealthy widow in order to get his hands on the inheritance. His predicament is made even worse when he discovers his wife to be the chief witness against him. The trial proceeds with a number of unexpected twists.

This classic BBC radio drama stars Hywell Bennett as Leonard, and Miriam Margolyes as his chief accuser.

Members Reviews:

Too abridged to fully comprehend

Very well performed -- it's the BBC after all -- but because of the half hour time constraint, too many details are lost -- particularly during the trial scene. If you already know the story, this version is ok. Read the original short story or listen to Christopher Lee's reading of it which is much better.

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Title: Three Act Tragedy (Dramatised)

Author: Agatha Christie

Narrator: John Moffatt, George Cole, Michael Cochrane, Clive Merrison

Format: Original Recording

Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-10-10

Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

John Moffatt stars as Hercule Poirot in a BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Agatha Christie's famous novel.

Hercule Poirot is a guest at a weekend house party, given at the Cornish clifftop home of the celebrated actor Sir Charles Cartwright. The other visitors include keen amateur detective Mr Satterthwaite and distinguished Harley Street nerve specialist Sir Bartholomew Strange. Death visits the house soon after Poirot's arrival, the victim an elderly clergyman who's only had a sip of dry martini. What else was in the glass? Are natural causes to blame... or murder?

In Monte Carlo a short time later, Poirot and his aquaintances hear of another, similar death. Is this a mere coincidence - and can Poirot resist further investigation? Everyone concerned will be much relieved if he does. Meanwhile, a third tragedy is waiting in the wings...

George Cole, Michael Cochrane and Clive Merrison are amongst the cast in this adaptation of Agatha Christie's intriguing mystery.

Members Reviews:

Fabulous acting

I always hate when Poirot takes a while to appear, but once again, it didn't disappoint!

Fantastic, unexpected twist at the end!!

Wonderful Dramatic Christie Murder

Curtain call murder mystery at its best. Only Agatha Christie knows how to thrill in three dramatic acts to prove who her killer is. Clive Merrison aka radio Sherlock Holmes is part of this full cast production along with many other great British actors of the day which lends a theatrical slant as though we are at the theatre watching it all happen before our very eyes. It is all there, but did we see it? Wonderful.

Fantastic performances

Fantastic dramatisation of the book.

Excellent characterisations, good pace to story- almost like watching live theatre!

Fun listen

Nice twist. struggled a bit to be keep check of all the various characters but story made up for it. Theres a section where poirot disppears for a bit and i panicked haha. Full of humor you wont be disappointed.

Great Holiday Listening

If you love Poirot you will love this book. Being dramastised it is easy to listen to, follow chartacters and follow the story thread and just perfect for a relaxing and listening to on your holidays.

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Title: The Unexpected Guest (Dramatised)

Author: Agatha Christie

Narrator: full cast

Format: Original Recording

Length: 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-10-10

Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

A foggy night... a lonely country house... and a woman with a gun in her hand quietly surveying the dead body of her husband. It looked like a straightforward case of murder. Or was it?

As the ghosts of an old wrong begin to emerge from the past, the case begins to look anything but straightforward...

First staged at the Duchess Theatre in London in 1958, this play ran for 604 performances and is as gripping and ingenious as you would expect from the Queen of Crime.

Members Reviews:

Very good

Good story and well-performed. I thought I had it figured out pretty early on and would've been slightly disappointed, but as the story developed more I was definitely not disappointed.

Suspenseful, well acted!

Suspenseful, briskly paced and the perfect length story for a misty walk in the park with my dog.

A new one on me, but now a favorite

A new one on me, but now a favorite. Cleverly plotted with a twist at the end that you never see coming.

Typical Christie!

I heard this in black and white, it had that sort of sound. The only fly in the ointment was the whiny voice of the child, but I suppose that's how they were portrayed when this was dramatised. As I did, you will no doubt have the culprit pinpointed way before the end but that does not detract from the neatness of this pure Christie plot.