Tales of Terror and Mystery, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Tales of Terror and Mystery, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Tales of Terror and Mystery

Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: David Thorn, Bobbie Frohman

Unabridged: 8 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/20/2014

Synopsis

Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective is one of the most enduring and popular sleuths of all time. In this thrilling collection of mystery tales, Doyle's gift for creating compelling characters and tightly woven plots are sure to keep you riveted! Stories include "The Horror of Heights""The Leather Funnel""The New Catacomb""The Case of Lady Sannox""The Terror of Blue John Gap""The Brazilian Cat""The Lost Special""The Beetle-Hunter""The Man with the Watches""The Japanned Box""The Black Doctor""The Jew's Breastplate"

About Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British writer best known for his creation of the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. In addition to being considered a father of detective fiction, he also wrote a series of science-fiction adventures starring the brilliant, daring, and comical Professor Challenger.

About David Thorn

David Thorn spent his childhood in the Channel Islands off the coast of France, was schooled in England, and then immigrated to the United States at the age of twenty-three. He is retired from international commerce and currently resides in California.

About Bobbie Frohman

Bobbie Frohman, a third generation Californian, was raised in a large extended family, the niece of cowboys. Early on she developed a deep love of animals, training her dogs to perform with her at dog shows, and as a competitive barrel racer with her beloved horse, Lucky.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Parmida R. A. on December 18, 2021

Tales of Terror and Mystery is a collection of twelve short stories by Arthur Canon Doyle and my first literary experience with him so far. I have to admit that some of stories were truly thrilling. My ratings on each story: 1. The Horror of the Heights: ⭐ 3.5 stars 2. The Leather Funnel: ⭐ 4 stars 3.......more

Goodreads review by A.E. on January 10, 2022

Of the twelve stories included, my favourite was "The Brazilian Cat."......more

Goodreads review by Maja on September 29, 2023

Zauvek ćemo biti uskraćeni za sve horor priče koje Artur Konan Dojl nije napisao. Odavno nisam osećala tu strepnju, taj užas sudbinama likova sa papira - zna Dojl kako da mi zaledi krv u žilama pukim poznavanjem ljudske psihologije. Ne opisuj, samo pusti da maštoviti um popuni praznine. Prvih šest pr......more

Goodreads review by Randy on February 05, 2024

A few of Doyle's supernatural/paranormal stories, and a handful of his non-Holmes and Watson crime/mystery stories. To single out a singular tale, "The Horror of the Heights" seems to anticipate some of H. P. Lovecraft's stories. As usual, Doyle had a magic touch with drawing a reader in and, in pla......more

Goodreads review by Riju on April 05, 2018

This is the collection of stories that had convinced me about the incredible storytelling ability of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. People tend to remember him only as the creator of Sherlock Holmes. But these stories are miniature classics in building of suspense, mystery and horror. Absolutely must-read.......more

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