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In 'Door with Seven Locks' join Dick Martin on his final day at Scotland Yard. Just as he's about to retire and enjoy his newfound fortune, he stumbles into a web of intrigue. A missing heir, a stolen library book, and a string of murders all lead back to a mysterious tomb with seven unique locks. Each lock holds a secret, and the keys have scattered far and wide. As Dick navigates this puzzling case, what seemed like random events start to connect in unexpected ways. With every twist, the stakes rise. Can Dick solve the mystery before it’s too late? This gripping detective story will keep ...

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One evening, New York society doyenne looks out her window and sees a man and woman entering the mansion opposite hers. Ten minutes later, only the man emerges. Soon, murder's afoot, and Miss Butterworth joins Detective Par Excellence Ebenezer Gryce in sleuthing out the killer! (Summary by Mark Leder)

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is one of the best loved novels of the twentieth century. But for the last fifty years, the novel’s celebrated author, Harper Lee, has said almost nothing on the record. Journalists have trekked to her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, where Harper Lee...

In this thrilling and horrific installment of the Weird Tales Double Feature, we have the final two novelettes published within the Cthulhu mythos by H. P. Lovecraft during his lifetime (he would die a scant two months after the publication of The Thing on the Door-Step). Weird Tales on The Haunter in the Dark: "A powerful story about an old church in Providence, Rhode Island, that was shunned and feared by all who knew it." Weird Tales on The Thing on the Door-Step: "A powerful tale by one of the supreme masters of weird fiction—a tale in which the horror creeps and grows, to spring at last...

"David Blaize and the Blue Door" by E. F. Benson is a whimsical children's novel published in 1918 and is in the public domain. The story revolves around David Blaize, a young boy who believes in the existence of a magical "real world" lying just beneath his mundane everyday experience. As he approaches the age of ten, he is determined to find this hidden world before he becomes too grown-up to explore it. At the start of the story, David is characterized by his lively imagination and frustration with the limits of adult explanations. He often feels that grown-ups are too sleepily wrapped up ...

Dive into the captivating coming-of-age journey of Joanna Bannerman in this award-winning novel. With a narrative rich in autobiographical elements, Joannas story reveals her intricate complexities and contradictions—struggles that resonate with women even nearly a century later. A must-read for fans of sharp, witty literature. - Summary by Stav Nisser.

Step into the eerie world of Door of the Unreal, an early werewolf novel that garnered the admiration of H.P. Lovecraft. This unique blend of weird fiction emerges from an author primarily known for crime stories. The plot unfolds along a secluded road in Sussex, where two baffling disappearances take place. The second incident involves a member of the aristocracy and a renowned actress, prompting a massive yet ultimately fruitless investigation by Scotland Yard. An American visiting an old friend from the local gentry senses something sinister at play and embarks on his own quest to uncover ...

The Door with Seven Locks by Edgar Wallace. Dick Martin is on his last day on the job at Scotland Yard, having planned to retire early due to an inheritance windfall, when he becomes entangled in a strange and convoluted mystery involving a missing heir, a stolen library book, vivisection, a series of murders and a mysterious tomb with a complicated and unique set of locks, the keys of which have been scattered to the winds. But as the pieces start to come together, what seems at first a series of odd and random coincidences begin to add up to a sinister plot to seize a fortune!Become a ...

In his final day at Scotland Yard, Dick Martin stumbles upon an enigmatic mystery that refuses to let him retire in peace. A missing heir, a stolen library book, horrifying vivisection, and a string of chilling murders are all tied to a cryptic tomb with seven intricate locks. The keys, scattered and hidden, are the only route to unmask a malevolent plot aiming at a colossal fortune. As Martin delves into the conundrum, seemingly random occurrences start to form a frightening pattern. Will he untangle this deadly web before his retirement day ends?

Immerse yourself in the gripping saga of 1922 New York City, where a chilling murder and a half-million dollar heist set the stage for a tale of duplicity, danger, and the dark underbelly of society. A false accusation opens a secret passage into the citys underworld, introducing a mysterious woman, a masked man, a corrupt lawyer, and a cache of stolen jewels. With every hour, our protagonist edges closer to a sea of crime, a world teeming with murder, bloodshed, sordid viciousness, and hatred. As summarized by Delmar H. Dolbier, “Every hour promises not just a desperate peril to himself...

The Door of the Unreal by Gerald Biss is a chilling early 20th-century horror novel blending mystery with supernatural terror. Set in the English countryside, a series of gruesome murders shocks the region—each marked by strange, wolf-like tracks. As the investigation unfolds, suspicions of a werewolf emerge. The story follows characters caught in a web of fear, secrets, and inexplicable phenomena. With atmospheric tension and gothic undertones, Biss explores the thin line between reality and the supernatural, making this a gripping tale of suspense and the unknown. Summary by John McCormick

The Door Into Infinity by Edmond Hamilton is a thrilling blend of horror and science fiction set in a world where the unknown lurks just beyond the veil of reality. When a series of mysterious disappearances and bizarre deaths sweep through the city, Detective Eric Nelson is drawn into a chilling investigation that defies all rational explanations. His search leads him to a secretive cult worshipping strange entities from another dimension. These cultists, with their otherworldly rituals, aim to open a portal — a "door into infinity" — to unleash unimaginable horrors on humanity. As ...

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!Dick Martin is on his last day on the job at Scotland Yard, having planned to retire early due to an inheritance windfall, when he becomes entangled in a strange and convoluted mystery involving a missing heir, a stolen library book, vivisection, a series of murders and a mysterious tomb with a complicated and unique set of locks, the keys of which have been scattered to the winds. But as the pieces start to come together, what seems at first a series of odd and random coincidences begin to add up to a sinister plot to seize a fortune!

Dive into the imaginative worlds of Philip K. Dick with two captivating early science fiction tales. In The Crystal Crypt, tensions between Mars and Earth are on the brink of explosion, and only a band of merchants and salesmen stand in the way of chaos. Can they complete their mission against the odds? Meanwhile, Beyond the Door explores the tantalizing question of what lurks behind the threshold‚Aîwill it be a threat or a revelation? Join Phil Chenevert as he guides you through these thought-provoking narratives.

Immerse yourself in the intrigue of the Fortieth Door, as a daring American archaeologist unravels a tangled web of mystery in Cairo. A masked ball, an enigmatic woman, and a Frenchmans unexplained disappearance fifteen years ago intertwine in this captivating tale by Mary Hastings Bradley, expertly narrated by J. M. Smallheer.

Set in 1830s New Zealand, The Greenstone Door is a tale of Maori life, colonial conflict, loyalty, and cultural crossroads told through the eyes of a young man raised between worlds. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

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Step into the world of mystery with Open Door and The Portrait, featuring two captivating tales by Margaret O. Oliphant that explore the realms of the seen and unseen. Originally published in 1881, these stories weave together eerie occurrences and profound insights, inviting listeners to experience the uncanny through the skilled narration of Gesine.

Journey back to 1865 and into the bustling heart of San Francisco. Our story begins with the innocent and beautiful Ellie Fenwick, who stumbles upon a shocking scene one morning. A gunshot rings out from a gambling house, and two men emerge - one lifeless on the pavement and the other, the dashing Johnny Montgomery, a familiar face from a past dance, clutching a smoking gun. This harrowing event thrusts the well-to-do Ellie into a whirlwind of prison cells and high-stakes courtrooms, where Johnnys life hangs in the balance and her testimony could turn the tide. As the murder trial unfolds, ...