Noir, Richard Matheson
Noir, Richard Matheson
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Noir
Three Novels of Suspense

Author: Richard Matheson

Narrator: Robertson Dean

Unabridged: 12 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/29/2011

Synopsis

Noir contains three classic thrillers by Richard Matheson, the grand master of suspense. Originally published in the 1950s, at the very beginning of Mathesons distinguished career, these pageturning classics are finally on audio for your listening pleasure. Now listeners everywhere can savor three unforgettable tales of crime, corruption, and coldblooded murder. Someone Is Bleeding Dave Newton has fallen hard for Peggy, a leggy blonde with a lurid past and a heartbreaking smile. But as bloody corpses begin to litter his path, Dave is forced to confront the terrifying possibility that the woman he loves is a deranged killer. Fury on Sunday In the wee hours of a fateful Sunday morning, a homicidal maniac embarks on a rampage of terror and violence that threatens everyone who crosses his path, culminating in a deadly confrontation in a Manhattan apartment building. Ride the Nightmare Chris and Helen have the perfect suburban lifeuntil Helen discovers her husbands guilty secret. Overnight, their peaceful existence descends into a vortex of fear and brutality that may cost them the life of their only child.

About Richard Matheson

Richard Matheson (1926-2013) is the author of many classic novels and short stories. He wrote in a variety of genres including terror, fantasy, horror, paranormal, suspense, science fiction and western. In addition to books, he wrote prolifically for television (including The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, Star Trek) and numerous feature films. Many of Matheson’s novels and stories have been made into movies including I Am Legend, Somewhere in Time, and Shrinking Man. His many awards include the World Fantasy and Bram Stoker Awards for Lifetime Achievement, the Hugo Award, Edgar Award, Spur Award for Best Western Novel, Writer’s Guild awards, and in 2010 he was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Stephen

Noir comprises three short novels penned in the 1950s by the legendary Richard Matheson, the man often cited as a creative influence by Stephen King. Showcasing the early days of Matheson's distinguished career these vintage potboilers reflect a bygone era of hard-boiled suspense and unsubtle prose.......more

Goodreads review by Robert

My first Matheson experience and I decided to start with a collection of three of his earliest short novels assembled here in Noir. You have to go into this book realizing this was written in the 50s so it's a little dated (although surprisingly it doesn't feel as dated as I thought it would). I was......more

Goodreads review by John

This is a great collection of short novels from one of the greatest storytellers of the 20th century. Someone is Bleeding is the first, and it is the noiriest noir tale I've ever read. If aliens showed up and wanted to know what noir is, I would hand them this book. It's got it all from femme fatale......more

Goodreads review by Laurie

LAST BOOK OF THE YEAR!!!! And these were REALLY fun...1950s suspense, sharp writing, just a ton of fun. If you can, listen to this book -- it's a total romp. *I am Legend* remains my favorite novel from Matheson, but this was a blast!......more

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