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Title: The Retired Colourman

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: David Timson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-22-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

This is a story from The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes, Volume II collection.

In the last six stories written by Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, the duo face some of their most challenging cases. In "The Adventure of the Illustrious Client", Holmes puts his own life in danger as he tries to cut short a young girls infatuation with the notorious wife-murderer Baron Gruner. Why is Mrs. Maberley offered a handsome price for the Three Gables, provided she leaves at once and takes nothing with her? Even in his retirement, Holmess skills are called upon, as he follows a trail of death on the Sussex coast in "The Adventure of the Lions Mane".

Editorial Reviews:

Sherlock Holmes takes the stage again in this thrilling selection from Arthur Conan Doyles The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes. In "The Retired Colourman", the illustrious detective is hired to investigate the disappearance of a clients wife, whom he believes to have run off with her lover, taking a host of valuables with. A cut-and-dry case, it would seem - but Holmes soon begins to suspect that the situation is more complicated than first glance might suggest.

David Timson brings narrator John Watson to life, his limber voice and dramatic performance style combining to highlight all the tension and excitement inherent in Doyles irresistibly compelling prose.

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Title: The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: David Timson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-22-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

This is a story from The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes, Volume I collection.

These six cases are among the last undertaken by Sherlock Holmes before he retired to the Sussex downs. However, the problems facing the sleuth are as diverse and challenging as ever. What with seeking the whereabouts of the stolen Mazarin Diamond, discovering the importance of being called Garrideb, encountering a mysterious murder on Thor Bridge, searching for eternal youth and the threat of a vampire in Sussex, there is no sign of Holmes' deductive powers slowing down.

Editorial Reviews:

A distraught husband visits Sherlock Holmes with a tale of the supernatural. Almost at the instant he finishes sharing his woe, the great detective is dismissing as ridiculous the idea that the mans second wife, a Peruvian woman, is a vampire, sucking the blood from their newborn. There is, instead, a bit of sibling deviltry to unravel, which involves confronting the hysterical woman. BBC radio drama stalwart and master storyteller David Timson creates elegant portraits of Holmes, his chronicler and friend Dr. Watson, and the remaining characters in this entertaining selection from the Casebook of Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 1 collection.

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Title: The Lion's Mane

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: David Timson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-22-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

This is a story from The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes, Volume II collection.

In the last six stories written by Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, the duo face some of their most challenging cases. In "The Adventure of the Illustrious Client", Holmes puts his own life in danger as he tries to cut short a young girls infatuation with the notorious wife-murderer Baron Gruner. Why is Mrs. Maberley offered a handsome price for the Three Gables, provided she leaves at once and takes nothing with her? Even in his retirement, Holmess skills are called upon, as he follows a trail of death on the Sussex coast in "The Adventure of the Lions Mane".

Editorial Reviews:

Arthur Conan Doyles "The Adventure of the Lions Mane" is one of only two Sherlock Holmes stories narrated by the man himself, rather than his companion John Watson. This particular case takes place in Holmes retirement, and involves the murder of a local prep school teacher, differing somewhat in tone and pacing from many of Doyles 56 Sherlock Holmes stories, perhaps due to the illustrious detectives more sedate lifestyle during the period in question.

David Timson brings his characteristic zeal to this performance, his rich, dramatic tones well-suited to this enthralling whodunit. Timson is a meticulous and highly enthusiastic narrator who enlivens Doyles text, and the character of Holmes himself, with his thoughtful attention to detail.

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Title: The Adventure of the Final Problem

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: David Timson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-22-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

This is a story from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes VI collection.

In "The Final Problem", perhaps the greatest of the short stories of Sherlock Holmes, the English detective encounters his most formidable rival, Professor Moriarty. 'The Napoleon of Crime' is how Holmes describes his adversary to his faithful companion, Dr Watson, as they move to the ultimate confrontation at the Reichenbach Falls.

Editorial Reviews:

Performer David Timson is the ultimate Watson. He narrates The Adventure of the Final Problem with warmth and intelligence. His perfectly suited highbrow British accent and deliberate pacing make it near impossible to press pause. Besides, at 50 minutes, this action-packed tale flies by. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself ranks this short treasure fourth on his list of best Sherlock Holmes stories. Notably, Holmes' greatest foe, Professor James Moriarty, makes his first appearance here. Holmesian fans would be remiss to skip this installation.

Members Reviews:

Great customer service from Educational Liquidators

Great customer service from Educational Liquidators! My book was severely torn in the mail, and they got out a new copy in the mail right away! These books are interesting versions of Sherlock Holmes individual stories with large illustrations and written for chlldren. Abriged, but really good and faithful versions.

Sherlock ... always interesting

Read this before going to Switzerland to the real Falls!!! Sure added interest to the story! I loved visiting the Museum in Meiringen after reading this book.

Excellent read

Another entertaining Sherlock Holmes mystery. Enjoy reading

Well, you love action. Are you happy now?

Sherlock Holmes is being stalked by a criminal as smart as himself. Bricks nearly crash onto his head, he is almost run over by a speeding carriage, and his house is set on fire. Holmes has a plan but first he must try to elude his stalker, Moriarty. I don't spoil endings, but as for all you action lovers, read this actiony book and then ask yourself: "Am I happy now?"

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Title: Shoscombe Old Place

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: David Timson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-22-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

This is a story from The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes, Volume II collection.

In the last six stories written by Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, the duo face some of their most challenging cases. In "The Adventure of the Illustrious Client", Holmes puts his own life in danger as he tries to cut short a young girls infatuation with the notorious wife-murderer Baron Gruner. Why is Mrs. Maberley offered a handsome price for the Three Gables, provided she leaves at once and takes nothing with her? Even in his retirement, Holmess skills are called upon, as he follows a trail of death on the Sussex coast in "The Adventure of the Lions Mane".

Editorial Reviews:

A horse trainer suspects his master has gone crazy, but Holmes discovers the master is hiding a dark secretin the crypt. David Timson has what it takes to perform the last of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 56 Sherlock Holmes' stories. His British tenor cuts right to the heart of Dr. Watson's voice, our narrative lens; meanwhile, Timson has fun adding color to the cast of bizarre characters. In his own crypt, Conan Doyle can rest assured that his stories are in safe hands.

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Title: Short Stories

Author: Leo Tolstoy

Narrator: Bart Wolffe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-13

Publisher: Saland Publishing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

A Selection of Short Stories by Leo Tolstoy read by Bart Wolffe.

Members Reviews:

Short Stories

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Pretty good selection of Tolstoy stories. I'm guessing the narrator is from South Africa? and I find his accent distracting. "A mahhn raised his hahhnd..." Every 'r' nicely rolled.

Any additional comments?

There are many better short story collections available.

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Title: The Mystery of the Marie Roget

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrator: Kerry Shale

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

This is a story from the Murders in the Rue Morgue (The Dupin Stories) collection.

Auguste Dupin, investigator extraordinaire, was the remarkable creation of Edgar Allan Poe. Written in the 1840s, Poe presented the acutely observant, shrewd but idiosyncratic character who, with his chronicler, provided the inspiration for the more famous Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.The Dupin Stories include the following:

Editorial Reviews:

In Paris, Detective Dupin and his sidekick deduce the truth behind an unsolved murder. Edgar Allan Poe based this story on the disappearance of a real woman called the "Beautiful Cigar Girl". With its focus on reasoning, "The Mystery of Marie Roget" sounds like an essay rather than short story. So, characters fall flat at times. Kary Shale saves the day here. Shale won Reader of the Year for his performance of Life of Pi and an Audie Award for Slumdog Millionaire. A personable tenor, Shale handles French easily. In his clear diction and deliberate pacing, Shale's experience shows. Orchestral music sets the tone and period of the piece.

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Title: A Collection of Classic Short Stories

Subtitle: Volume Two

Author: Saland Publishing

Narrator: uncredited

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-13

Publisher: Saland Publishing

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

An entertaining selection of short stories including tales by George Eliot, O'Henry, Saki and Charles Dickens.

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Title: Crime Scene Investigators

Author: Tom Raley

Narrator: Rob Ellis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-13

Publisher: Tom Raley

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

A collection of short stories by Tom Raley. Each story follows a detective as they work against the clock, against ruthless killers, and against impossible odds to solve each case before more innocent people are forced to endure more pain. Each clue, each tidbit of information can mean the difference between success and failure, between life and death.

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Title: Death Leaves a Bookmark

Author: William Link

Narrator: Fred Berman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-24-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Short tales about deadly books, by top mystery authors.

Attempting the perfect murder, a killer encounters the perfect cop. After years of get-rich-quick schemes, Troy Pellingham's bank account is empty and his options are down to one: take a job in his uncle's rare-book shop and spend his days working for an unpleasant man whose only redeeming quality is a mammoth bank account. Though well into his 80s, Uncle Rodney is the picture of good health, and the day when Troy will inherit the old man's money seems very far away. But then Troy gets a brilliant idea: why shelve books for a living when he can kill for a fortune? After the deed is done, a peculiarly shabby police detective comes to call. Lieutenant Columbo seems dimwitted, and Troy expects he will have no trouble putting him off the scent. But as the noose tightens around his neck, Troy realizes that no murder is too perfect for Columbo.

Editorial Reviews:

Troy Pellingham thinks his get-rich-quick scheme can outwit the law, but he doesn't anticipate Lieutenant Columbo's knack for solving crime. Of course, Columbo is an iconic and beloved television detective, so fans of his will undoubtedly enjoy Death Leaves a Bookmark. At just under 50 minutes, this mystery is fast paced. Fred Berman's performance embodies the tone of the Columbo television series: suspenseful, classic, and fun. His character voices particularly enhance this audiobook. Better watch out, Troy Pellingham, because Columbo always gets the bad guy.

Members Reviews:

Della's Delighted

True to the Columbo we know and love.

Narration was great!

A really nice way to have quick taste of Colombo surrounded by books,

Columbo it's not

Nothing like the old Columbo books, he's only in it for about 5 mins, it's boring, predictable and a complete waste of money.....only redeeming feature was the narrators lovely voice!!!