The Shadow Of The Wolf


Read by Howard Skyman

(4.9 stars; 15 reviews)

Here we have another in the series of novels written by R. Austin Freeman featuring the character of Dr. John Thorndyke. The good doctor is a savvy experienced investigator who combines his detective, scientific and medical skills to hunt down the perpetrators of heinous crimes against humanity. In this instance the love triangle between Mr. Purcell, his wife Maggie Purcell, and Daniel’s business associate and long time partner Mr. Varney creates tensions that spill over to violent actions. Dr. Thorndyke must piece together the relevant clues that will eventually lead him to a satisfactory resolution to the case. His experience helps him to sort through physical and verbal deceptions by the criminal that attempt to misdirect, however he is no match for the brilliant investigator. (7 hr 23 min)

Chapters

In Which Two Men Go Forth And One Arrives 44:16 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which Margaret Purcell Receives A Letter 36:12 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which Margaret Purcell Consults Mr. Penfield 23:44 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which Margaret Confers With Dr. Thorndyke 23:40 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which Thorndyke Makes A Few Inquiries 16:12 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which Mr. Varney Prepares A Deception 26:51 Read by Howard Skyman
The Flash Note Factory 26:16 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which Thorndyke Tries Over The Moves 22:09 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which Mr. Penfield Receives A Shock 26:28 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which Thorndyke Sees A New Light 25:25 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which Varney Has An Inspiration 24:32 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which Mr. Varney Once More Pulls The Strings 27:48 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which The Medico-Legal Worm Arrives 21:54 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which Mr. Varney Is Disillusioned 24:15 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which Thorndyke Opens The Attack 29:44 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which John Rodney Is Convinced 20:29 Read by Howard Skyman
In Which There Is A Meeting And A Farewell 23:48 Read by Howard Skyman

Reviews

Recommended


(5 stars)

I had never seen or read this Thorndyke book, so it was quite intriguing to hear it. No Jervis and very little Polton left us to learn more about Thorndyke as a character and man as an individual. Very interesting. We know who did it and how up front, so it’s largely about how Thorndyke works it out through experience and science. Excellent reader, too.


(5 stars)

Excellent Dr. Thorndyke mystery. Always enjoy this narrator. For those who demand fast action; Dr. T. is not for you. The stories begin with the crime and you follow the path to the solution.