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Welcome to THE LOCKED ROOM,  an audiobook series:

The Locked Room :  Stories from the Golden Age of mystery and crime fiction. Featuring these delightfully famous detectives: Max Carrados, Father Brown, Cleek of Scotland Yard, Martin Hewitt and Lady Molly of Scotland Yard, and of course the world's most famous consulting detective; Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

 

THE CASE OF JENNIE BRICE

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A blood-stained rope, a bloody towel, and a missing tenant convince Mrs. Pittman that a murder has been committed in her boarding house. But without a body, the police say there is no case. It's up to Mrs. Pittman to ferret out the killer, and as the landlady, she has the perfect excuse to do a little snooping . . .

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The Case of Jennie Brice - 1
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  • The Case of Jennie Brice - 1

    The Case of Jennie Brice - 1

    Apr 14, 2021 • 15:56

    The River Floods

  • The Case of Jennie Brice - 2

    The Case of Jennie Brice - 2

    Apr 14, 2021 • 21:03

    Mrs. Ladly disappears

  • The Case of Jennie Brice - 3

    The Case of Jennie Brice - 3

    Apr 14, 2021 • 26:53

    Mr. Holcombe throws in his hand

  • The Case of Jennie Brice - 4

    The Case of Jennie Brice - 4

    Apr 14, 2021 • 18:06

    Mrs. Pittman sees her niece, but chooses not to reveal herself

  • The Case of Jennie Brice - 5

    The Case of Jennie Brice - 5

    Apr 14, 2021 • 21:18

    An actress friend of Mrs. Ladley’s pays a visit and suspects murder

  • The Case of Jennie Brice - 6

    The Case of Jennie Brice - 6

    May 1, 2021 • 13:48

    An investigation begins

  • The Case of Jennie Brice - 7

    The Case of Jennie Brice - 7

    May 1, 2021 • 10:26

    The return of Mr. Ladly

  • The Case of Jennie Brice - 8

    The Case of Jennie Brice - 8

    May 1, 2021 • 28:20

    Mrs. Pittman organizes the clues, and pays a visit to her niece

  • The Case of Jennie Brice - 9

    The Case of Jennie Brice - 9

    May 1, 2021 • 14:55

    A headless body and an inquest

  • The Case of Jennie Brice - 10

    The Case of Jennie Brice - 10

    May 1, 2021 • 14:21

    New evidence from Horner

MYSTERY SHORT STORY COLLECTION

Thrilling, suspenseful mystery short stories by masters of the genre like Anne Katherine Green, Wilkie Collins, Ernest Bramah, Arthur Morrison, and more.

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The Coin of Dionysius
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  • The Coin of Dionysius

    The Coin of Dionysius

    Dec 6, 2020 • 00:41:04

    The Coin Of Dionysius - Can a blind detective solve crimes? Max Carrados unravels the mystery behind the coin of Dionysius in this story by Ernest Bramah

  • A Terribly Strange Bed

    A Terribly Strange Bed

    Dec 7, 2020 • 00:47:00

    A Terribly Strange Bed - A young man seeking excitement finds a Parisian tourist trap that proves fatal to travelers in this tale by Wilkie Collins

  • Missing: Page 13 – part 1

    Missing: Page 13 – part 1

    Dec 7, 2020 • 00:55:33

    Missing: Page 13 : part 1 - An old house guards a terrible secret. Can Violet Strange solve the mystery of the missing formula?  A thrilling mystery by Anna Katherine Green

  • Missing: Page 13 – part 2

    Missing: Page 13 – part 2

    Dec 7, 2020 • 00:45:47

    Missing Page 13: part 2 -   The final solution to a strange and terrible mystery is at last discovered by Miss Violet Strange

  • The Blue Cross

    The Blue Cross

    Jan 11, 2021 • 00:53:42

    The Blue Cross by G. K. Chesterton An international jewel thief who is a master of disguise, is no match for Father Brown

  • The Rope of Fear

    The Rope of Fear

    Jan 11, 2021 • 00:49:28

    The Rope of Fear by Mary & Thomas Henshaw     Inspector Cleek of Scotland Yard exposes a fiendishly clever plot

  • The Case of the Missing Hand  part 1

    The Case of the Missing Hand part 1

    Jan 11, 2021 • 00:45:12

    The Case of the Missing Hand: part 1 - by Arthur Morrison   A strange crime disturbs the tranquil countryside and brings detective Martin Hewitt to the scene

  • The Case of the Missing Hand  part 2

    The Case of the Missing Hand part 2

    Jan 11, 2021 • 00:45:12

    The Case of the Missing Hand: part 2 - by Arthur Morrison An old gypsy superstition gives Martin Hewitt a clue to the crime

  • The Secret of the Foxhunter

    The Secret of the Foxhunter

    Feb 10, 2021 • 00:51:30

    A glamorous female spy is found murdered by mysterious means and an important document is missing.

  • The Affair of the Stokehole

    The Affair of the Stokehole

    Feb 13, 2021 • 00:26:54

    Larry Loman of the CID is determined to rescue a kidnapped child from the fiendishly clever crime cabal known as the Criminal Trust

THE REDHOUSE MYSTERY

It has been called one of the 20 Best Classic Murder Mystery Books ever. A classic crime caper and locked-room whodunit. Perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and P.G. Wodehouse.

This gem of classic Golden Age crime sparkles with witty dialogue, an intriguing cast of colorful characters, an irresistible setting, and a brilliant plot.

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The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne - 1
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  • The Red House Mystery  by A. A. Milne - 1

    The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne - 1

    Jan 8, 2022 • 19:51

    Chapter 1 Mrs. Stevens is Frightened -  Loud noises, angry voices, and a locked door frighten the housekeeper, Mrs. Stevens, and her maids.

  • The Red House Mystery  by A. A. Milne - 2

    The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne - 2

    Jan 8, 2022 • 00:23:01

    Chapter 2  Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station -  Antony Gillingham comes into a small legacy and decides to do a bit of traveling

  • The Red House Mystery  by A. A. Milne - 3

    The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne - 3

    Jan 8, 2022 • 21:53

    Chapter 3  Two Men and a Body -  Deciding to visit his old friend Bill at the Red House, Antony finds a locked room and a dead body

  • The Red House Mystery  by A. A. Milne - 4

    The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne - 4

    Jan 8, 2022 • 22:02

    Chapter 4  The Brother from Australia -  The body turns out to be Mark Ablett’s brother Robert, newly arrived from Australia

  • The Red House Mystery  by A. A. Milne - 5

    The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne - 5

    Jan 15, 2022 • 23:25

    Chapter 5  Mr. Gillingham Chooses a New Profession -  Inspector Birch arrives and begins asking questions.

  • The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne - 6

    The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne - 6

    Jan 15, 2022 • 19:20

    Chapter 6  Outside or Inside? -  Where were the keys at the time of the crime?

  • The Red House Mystery  by A. A. Milne - 7

    The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne - 7

    Jan 15, 2022 • 18:51

    Chapter 7  Portrait of a Gentleman -  The character of Mark is discussed

  • The Red House Mystery  by A. A. Milne - 8

    The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne - 8

    Jan 15, 2022 • 25:46

    Chapter 8  “Do You Follow Me, Watson?” -  Antony finds he enjoys detecting and asks Bill to be Watson to his Sherlock

  • The Red House Mystery  by A. A. Milne - 9

    The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne - 9

    Jan 15, 2022 • 23:46

    Chapter 9  Possibilities of a Croquet Set -  They find one end of the secret passage hidden in the croquet box

  • The Red House Mystery  by A. A. Milne - 10

    The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne - 10

    Jan 15, 2022 • 20:44

    Chapter 10  Mr. Gillingham Talks Nonsense -  Inspector Birch returns, determined to drag the pond for Mark’s body

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MYSTERY SHORT STORY II

More thrilling and suspenseful mystery short stories by old friends like Barry Pain, Marjorie Bowen, J.S. Flecher, Frank Stockton, and more!

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A Considerable Murder - by Barry Pain
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  • A Considerable Murder - by Barry Pain

    A Considerable Murder - by Barry Pain

    Oct 19, 2021 • 00:31:22

    When the secret to an undetectable poison is learned, can the temptation to use it be resisted?

  • Cambric Tea - by Marjorie Bowen

    Cambric Tea - by Marjorie Bowen

    Oct 19, 2021 • 00:56:34

    A gentleman confides to his new doctor that his wife is slowly poisoning him

  • The Yorkshire Manufacturer - by J. S. Fletcher

    The Yorkshire Manufacturer - by J. S. Fletcher

    Oct 19, 2021 • 00:42:18

    A mill owner refuses to accept that his brother’s tragic death was an accident 

  • The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage - by Ernest Bramah

    The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage - by Ernest Bramah

    Oct 19, 2021 • 01:01:07

    A man who believes his sister is about to be murdered by her husband turns to Max Carrados for help

  • The Two Bottles of Relish - Lord Dunsany

    The Two Bottles of Relish - Lord Dunsany

    Feb 7, 2024 • 00:36:45

    A salesman and his roommate solve a disappearance that has baffled the police.

  • The Doomdorf Mystery - Melville Davisson Post

    The Doomdorf Mystery - Melville Davisson Post

    Feb 7, 2024 • 00:34:21

    How many people killed old Doomdorf, and why was his body found inside a locked room?

  • Greave’s Disappearance - Julian Hawthorne

    Greave’s Disappearance - Julian Hawthorne

    Feb 7, 2024 • 00:32:55

    The mysterious disappearance of Greaves has his friends at the club questioning his motives.

  • The Ordinary Hairpins - E. C. Bentley

    The Ordinary Hairpins - E. C. Bentley

    Feb 7, 2024 • 00:50:08

    A devastating tragedy may not be an accident after all.

  • Treasure of White Creek - Max Pemberton

    Treasure of White Creek - Max Pemberton

    Feb 7, 2024 • 00:51:16

    A wealthy man desires to purchase the fabulous White Creek diamond for his daughter.

  • The Bushwhacker’s Gratitude - Kirke Munroe

    The Bushwhacker’s Gratitude - Kirke Munroe

    Feb 7, 2024 • 00:19:24

    At the close of the Civil War a soldier is sent South to uncover a nest of bushwhackers, who immediately spot him as a hated Yankee.

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