Boston Blackie

Name: Boston Blackie
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Jack Boyle
ISBN: 9781666560992

Author: Jack Boyle

Series: Boston Blackie

Narrator: Full Cast

Unabridged: 4 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.

Published: 01/07/2020

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Nonfiction, Performing Arts, Radio

Synopsis

As originally created by author Jack Boyle, Boston Blackie was a safecracker—a hardened criminal who had served time in a California prison. Prowling the underworld as a detective, Boston Blackie was ""an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend."" This collection contains episodes of Boston Blackie that premiered between 1945 and 1946.

About Jack Boyle

Jack Boyle (1881-1928) was the creator of the honorable criminal Boston Blackie, a popular character featured in radio serials, movies, and TV shows throughout the early twentieth century. After moving to San Francisco to work as a newspaperman, Boyle became addicted to opium and turned to a life of crime. He wrote the first Boston Blackie stories in San Quentin.

About Full Cast

A diverse cast of individuals worked together to achieve the brilliant sound and performances contained in this audiobook.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Elizabeth (Alaska) on October 01, 2023

This is what I think of Pulp Fiction at its best (yes, capitalized!). Boston Blackie is a crook with a code of honor, if there is such a thing. A snitch gets what he deserves and turn about is fair play. If a man has been wrongfully convicted, pulling every trick to get him out of prison is the righ......more

Goodreads review by Douglas on March 07, 2017

This is a good book in the crime/mystery genre that is also a throwback to the mid to early 20th century. Boston Blackie is a reformed safe-cracker, and jewel thief, who has a strict code of honor. He will not snitch on anyone, even if it means it goes poorly for himself. This is a very enjoyable rea......more

Goodreads review by Bill on April 07, 2009

Boston Blackie is a book, a radio show,movie, and tv show. This book gives you a hint of why they all state that this crook who live by a code " is a enamy to thouse who make him an enamy, and a friend who has no friend." this story written around 1919 is a great example of the values and speech of......more

Goodreads review by Lawrence on October 18, 2016

interesting look at the book that led to movies, books and classic radio shows. People who lived inthefirst half of the Twentieth century will find this book from 1919 interesting reading.......more

Goodreads review by Melvyn on November 28, 2016

Excellent read! Keep in mind vintage 1919 and it will be most enjoyable!......more