As A Thief In The Night


Read by Howard Skyman

(4.4 stars; 30 reviews)

As one of the many stories written by R. Austin Freeman this book includes the most interesting character of Dr. Thorndyke. He commands the skills of a doctor, a lawyer and an investigator all rolled up into one remarkable man. In this case he must solve a murder mystery perpetrated by a most unusual criminal. There is also love and intrigue at play involving the other main characters. (Summary by Howard Skyman) (5 hr 56 min)

Chapters

The Invalid 16:02 Read by Howard Skyman
Barbara Monkhouse Comes Home 18:49 Read by Howard Skyman
A Shock For The Mourners 23:07 Read by Howard Skyman
"How, When and Where-" 25:02 Read by Howard Skyman
Madeline's Ordeal 29:23 Read by Howard Skyman
The Verdict 23:58 Read by Howard Skyman
The Search Warrant 36:20 Read by Howard Skyman
Thorndyke Speaks Bluntly 41:00 Read by Howard Skyman
Superintendent Miller Is Puzzled 24:51 Read by Howard Skyman
A Greek Gift 43:22 Read by Howard Skyman
The Rivals 19:13 Read by Howard Skyman
Thorndyke Challenges The Evidence 26:11 Read by Howard Skyman
Rupert Makes Some Discoveries 26:22 Read by Howard Skyman
Rupert Confides In Thorndyke 28:10 Read by Howard Skyman
A Pursuit And A Discovery 25:07 Read by Howard Skyman
Barbara's Message 22:25 Read by Howard Skyman
Thorndyke Retraces The Trail 39:15 Read by Howard Skyman
The Final Proof 23:44 Read by Howard Skyman

Reviews

Clever mystery


(4 stars)

The clues are all there for the listener to figure out whodunit, but the how surprised me. The narrator, as in most of Freeman's novels, is sometimes annoyingly sentimental and naive, I think to make Dr. Thorndyke look that much smarter and more objective. The reader's style and pace were good, but confusingly at the beginning of each chapter he attributes the book to Arthur B. Reeve instead of R. Austin Freeman.

This author had a wild imagination


(5 stars)

There are many characters in this book, all of them were meticulously developed in a way that made me believe the authors suggestions. As the story progresses, it becomes more complicated and it is hard to keep the original impression of each character. I didn't reach my opinion of who was the guilty party until near the end. The reader was awesome

Pretty good


(4 stars)

but the least good of the R A Freeman books I've read. Guessed the murderer (and means means of proof, though not of doing the deed). Narration is excellent.


(5 stars)

Very well read. I generally enjoy the Dr. Thorndyke books but why is it that that the friends of Thorndyke who tell the stories always seem to be rather dense?


(4 stars)

Excellent reading 👍. The tale is without much action and moves too slowly for my tastes. The characters are interesting and there are a goodly number of plot twists.


(4 stars)

Good reader. I guessed the criminal half way through, but it’s always fun to hear how Thorndyke worked it all out.

Great listen.


(5 stars)

Surprise plott twists are always a favorite. No spoilers from me but it is ingenious.


(5 stars)

Intriguing story and wonderfully read with a calm, measured tone.