29 Best Crime, Performing Arts Books
Crime, Performing Arts is a popular category for many book lovers. Our team at Speechify has curated a list of the top Crime, Performing Arts audiobooks everyone must read.
See the top 29 Crime, Performing Arts audiobooks below.
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Night Beat
- By: Various
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 4 hours 54 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: January 21, 2020
- Language: English
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4(3 ratings)
4(3 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDThis popular radio program followed Randy Stone, a hard-nosed Chicago Star newsman, and his quest for the human-interest story behind the headlines. Running from 1950 to 1952, listeners were invited to join the newsman in his journeys, oftentimesThis popular radio program followed Randy Stone, a hard-nosed Chicago Star newsman, and his quest for the human-interest story behind the headlines. Running from 1950 to 1952, listeners were invited to join the newsman in his journeys, oftentimes encountering criminals and troubled souls.
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Death is a Golden Arrow
- By: Dennis Green
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 29 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
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3.5(2 ratings)
3.5(2 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDSherlock Holmes is called in by members of an archery club to stop a rivalry from getting out of hand, but it’s not long before Holmes is looking for a murderer. -
The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Battles of Belvedere
- By: Jason James
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 24 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
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3.42(12 ratings)
3.42(12 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDSam is greeted on his arrival on Belvedere island by Sharma Leslie. She is the foster daughter of Jonathan Battle, the man who has hired Sam. Jonathan Battle is worried about a man that he was once involved with and whom had committed murder.Sam is greeted on his arrival on Belvedere island by Sharma Leslie. She is the foster daughter of Jonathan Battle, the man who has hired Sam. Jonathan Battle is worried about a man that he was once involved with and whom had committed murder. Jonathan had stopped him before he could finish his work and his now enemy had then devoted his life and fortune to searching him out. Jonathan had recently learned that he had caught up with him at last, and was actually living next-door.
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The Adventures of Sam Spade
- By: Jason James
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 4 hours 28 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
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3.42(12 ratings)
3.42(12 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDThe Adventures of Sam Spade was a radio series based loosely on the private detective character Sam Spade, created by writer Dashiell Hammett for The Maltese Falcon. The radio series ran from 1946 through 1951. -
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- By: Dennis Green
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 4 hours 55 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
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3.22(9 ratings)
3.22(9 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDThis old-time radio show was based on Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous novel and character of the same name. Each episode featured an old mystery from Holmes’ past and was told by the sponsor’s spokesman for the week. The series airedThis old-time radio show was based on Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous novel and character of the same name. Each episode featured an old mystery from Holmes’ past and was told by the sponsor’s spokesman for the week. The series aired at various dates from 1930 to 1956 and starred actors such as Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.
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The Damon Runyon Theatre, Vol. 1
- By: Hollywood 360
- Narrator: a full cast
- Length: 5 hours 27 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.0016.95 USDDamon Runyon was a newspaperman and writer. He was best known for his short stories celebrating the world of New York City’s Broadway that grew out of the Prohibition era. He created a little world of characters that live on even today in suchDamon Runyon was a newspaperman and writer. He was best known for his short stories celebrating the world of New York City’s Broadway that grew out of the Prohibition era. He created a little world of characters that live on even today in such classic movies as Little Miss Marker and Guys and Dolls, both based on Runyon’s stories.
Actor Alan Ladd’s Mayfair Productions brought Runyon’s short stories to radio in the early 1950s. Each episode of The Damon Runyon Theatre is told through the eyes of a hoodlum with a heart of gold named “Broadway,” who takes the listener inside the world of some of the Big Apple’s toughest yet most charming perpetrators. Broadway and the many thugs, touts, dames, and palookas he encounters speak in a thick present-tense Brooklynese that is a delight for the listener to hear.
John Brown played Broadway, and the supporting casts were a who’s who of radio, including William Conrad, Alan Reed, Frank Lovejoy, Sheldon Leonard, Hans Conreid, Anne Whitfield, and Ed Begley. The series made a brief transition to television.
Included here are the following episodes, which aired from October 1950 to January 1951:
“The Hottest Guy in the World””All Horseplayers Die Broke””Princess O’Hara””For a Pal””A Piece of Pie””Barbecue””The Brain Goes Home””Hold ‘Em Yale””Old Em’s Kentucky Home””Blood Pressure””Lonely Heart””Broadway Complex”
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The Adventures of Nero Wolfe: Case of the Disappearing Diamonds
- By: J. Donald Wilson
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 28 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
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3(1 ratings)
3(1 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDWillie Inch needs Wolfe’s help, He’s a professional sneak thief accused of the murder of wealthy Mrs. Florence Avery Marsh. -
The Adventures of Nero Wolfe
- By: J. Donald Wilson
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 4 hours 50 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
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3(1 ratings)
3(1 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDNero Wolfe was a detective radio show whose stories were derived from the work of Rex Stout. Nero, an extremely genius guy who stands 5’11”, solved crimes without having to go to the crime scenes. His assistant Archie Goodwin did all theNero Wolfe was a detective radio show whose stories were derived from the work of Rex Stout. Nero, an extremely genius guy who stands 5’11”, solved crimes without having to go to the crime scenes. His assistant Archie Goodwin did all the gathering of clues and interviewing of witnesses, which were then interpreted by Nero at home.
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax
- By: Dennis Green
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 29 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDMiss Dobney, Lady Frances Carfax’s former housekeeper, who was used to get letters from her mistress on a regular basis, is alarmed by her sudden silence. She asks Sherlock Holmes to ascertain her whereabouts. The detective is quite worriedMiss Dobney, Lady Frances Carfax’s former housekeeper, who was used to get letters from her mistress on a regular basis, is alarmed by her sudden silence. She asks Sherlock Holmes to ascertain her whereabouts. The detective is quite worried about this young woman, who’s travelling on her own, carrying valuable jewellery with her.
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Red-Headed League
- By: Dennis Green
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 29 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDSherlock Holmes was a detective series that aired at various dates from 1930 to 1956. It was based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous novel and character of the same name. -
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Lady Waverly’s Imitation Pearls
- By: Dennis Green
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 29 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDHolmes takes on a case involving the theft of imitation pearls and a silver plated tea service, while Watson considers the whole investigation a waste of time. -
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Case of the Missing Heiress
- By: Dennis Green
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 29 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDSherlock Holmes searches for the daughter of a Canadian multimillionaire. -
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Case of King Philip’s Golden Salver
- By: Dennis Green
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 29 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDThe Case Of The King Phillips Golden Salver concerns the strange disappearance of an elaborate golden platter sent to Queen Elizabeth by Philip of Spain. It was of course a priceless historical masterpiece, which belonged by rights with the rest ofThe Case Of The King Phillips Golden Salver concerns the strange disappearance of an elaborate golden platter sent to Queen Elizabeth by Philip of Spain. It was of course a priceless historical masterpiece, which belonged by rights with the rest of the crown jewels in the tower of London.
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The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Tears of Night Caper
- By: Jason James
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 27 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDSam was in his office when Miss Maimie Gaygan, a beautiful woman unfortunately with a heart of stone, demanded that he accompany her to Johnny McCall’s illegal gambling hall. There he met Johnny who wanted Sam to take the Tears of NightSam was in his office when Miss Maimie Gaygan, a beautiful woman unfortunately with a heart of stone, demanded that he accompany her to Johnny McCall’s illegal gambling hall. There he met Johnny who wanted Sam to take the Tears of Night necklace back to its owner, Miss Daphne Arlington, who had put the necklace down as collateral until she could raise the cash after losing on the gambling tables. He had received a call that afternoon from her saying that if her necklace wasn’t returned by that same afternoon, she was going to call the police and he would be closed down. Sam agreed, but when he got to her house to give her the necklace, she was already wearing the exact same one…
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The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Report on Edith Hamilton Caper
- By: Jason James
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 25 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDSam has been called in by Dr Ludwig Zoyer, a psychoanalyst. He has a client named Mrs. Hamilton who has suffered from a complete nervous collapse because she thought she recognized a certain person crossing the street, a person she had not seen forSam has been called in by Dr Ludwig Zoyer, a psychoanalyst. He has a client named Mrs. Hamilton who has suffered from a complete nervous collapse because she thought she recognized a certain person crossing the street, a person she had not seen for years. Three years ago Mrs. Hamilton’s son, Carter, died under mysterious circumstances. The woman that she thought she saw was her daughter-in-law, whom she had accused of murdering her son. The case had gone to court but she had not been charged, she had dropped out of sight soon afterwards. Mrs. Hamilton is suffering from an agonizing sense of guilt. Unconsciously, she thinks that she herself murdered her son.
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The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Queen Bee Caper
- By: Jason James
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 27 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDSam has been hired by Miss Elizabeth Collie to investigate a number of thefts that have occurred at the Miss Wigginson School for Girls. Herself and Ursula Cavanagh, one of the board directors, have decided that they know who the culprit is, theySam has been hired by Miss Elizabeth Collie to investigate a number of thefts that have occurred at the Miss Wigginson School for Girls. Herself and Ursula Cavanagh, one of the board directors, have decided that they know who the culprit is, they just have to prove it. They have no evidence but they just want Sam to prove that their suspicions are correct. Glorie Thomas is Miss Elizabeth Collie’s assistant, and also the one under surveillance by Sam. She has done nothing to make anyone think that she is the thief, and has had none of the stolen items recovered from her possession. There is no evidence at all to support Miss Ursula and Miss Elizabeth’s claim, so why are they so insistent?
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The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Lawless Caper
- By: Jason James
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 29 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDSam Spade dictates a letter through Effie to John M Lawless a known gangster who hired Sam Spade yesterday. The subject was Joe Moralis. Flashback to when San Francisco was recovering from VJ Day and crime was practically at a standstill because theSam Spade dictates a letter through Effie to John M Lawless a known gangster who hired Sam Spade yesterday. The subject was Joe Moralis. Flashback to when San Francisco was recovering from VJ Day and crime was practically at a standstill because the number one competitor in the west coast mob’s had just been wiped in a hit and run accident out and Lawless was on trial for the same. Nothing about the trial made any sense that Lawless was taking the rap for his best friend Joe Moralis and what made even less sense was that the lawyer defending him was Joe’s brother.
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The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Indian Caper
- By: Jason James
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 27 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDSam is hired to find a drunken engineer, who is promptly found scalped. A valuable wampum belt is stolen. Indian Chief Black Cloud wants to employ Sam Spade to find someone. Chief Black Cloud owns 130 oil wells and had come to San Francisco to talkSam is hired to find a drunken engineer, who is promptly found scalped. A valuable wampum belt is stolen. Indian Chief Black Cloud wants to employ Sam Spade to find someone. Chief Black Cloud owns 130 oil wells and had come to San Francisco to talk to Clarence Hobart from a big engineering company then after four days Hobart has disappeared.
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The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Champion Caper
- By: Jason James
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 29 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDA wealthy man hires Spade to protect him from his former employee, who is just out of prison after five years. Sam is at the morgue. Someone has been killed and Sam knows who did it. But, he wishes that he didn’t… -
The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Calcutta Trunk Caper
- By: Jason James
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 24 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDSam Spade receives a visit from Marsha Hopkins who tells him that she is dreadfully worried about her sister Miss Constance Pendleton who has become involved with a scoundrel and is planning on marrying him. Miss Hopkins knows that this man is onlySam Spade receives a visit from Marsha Hopkins who tells him that she is dreadfully worried about her sister Miss Constance Pendleton who has become involved with a scoundrel and is planning on marrying him. Miss Hopkins knows that this man is only interested in her Constance’s money and is convinced that after the ceremony he is going to kill her.
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The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Betrayal in Bumpass Hell Caper
- By: Jason James
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 24 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDSam’s quiet evening with a western novel is rudely shattered. -
The Adventures of Sam Spade: Sam and Psyche
- By: Jason James
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 27 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDAt a construction site, Bill Woods, the foreman, is shot dead while he’s on the 20th floor. For the second week, Richard Kollmar is not heard during the program. Blackie does manage to croak a few words while sick in bed (possibly voiced byAt a construction site, Bill Woods, the foreman, is shot dead while he’s on the 20th floor. For the second week, Richard Kollmar is not heard during the program. Blackie does manage to croak a few words while sick in bed (possibly voiced by Jackson Beck).
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The Adventures of Nero Wolfe: The Case of the Careworn Cuff
- By: J. Donald Wilson
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 28 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDA man with one shirt cuff more worn than the other pays Wolfe $1000 to drop Dorothy Spencer as a client, even though Wolfe never heard of her. Mr. Porter is promptly found murdered. -
The Adventures of Nero Wolfe: Case of the Midnight Ride
- By: J. Donald Wilson
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 28 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDLate one evening, Archie and Nero receive a telephone call from a woman named Gloria asking for Archie. She asks for Archie to go straight over to her house on Renaldo Road, West Chester and then the telephone call is ended abruptly by someoneLate one evening, Archie and Nero receive a telephone call from a woman named Gloria asking for Archie. She asks for Archie to go straight over to her house on Renaldo Road, West Chester and then the telephone call is ended abruptly by someone putting a hand over her mouth.
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The Adventures of Nero Wolfe: Case of the Dear Dead Lady
- By: J. Donald Wilson
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 29 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: April 14, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDA religious fanatic has committed murder…or was it the Shakespearean actor? -
Philo Vance Detective: Whistling Murder Case
- By: Jackson Beck
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 26 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: January 21, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDAs the killer whistles, Comin’ Through The Rye, a husband and wife are shot after being blackmailed. Evidence points to the neer-do-well son of a banker. The Stuarts’ Butler told Philo Vance and DA Markham that he heard someone whistleAs the killer whistles, Comin’ Through The Rye, a husband and wife are shot after being blackmailed. Evidence points to the neer-do-well son of a banker. The Stuarts’ Butler told Philo Vance and DA Markham that he heard someone whistle and then shots. He was on the third floor and by the time he came down to the library Mr. Stuart was dead and Mrs. Stuart lived only long enough to say that the killer wanted $100,000.
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Philo Vance Detective: Roof Top Murder Case
- By: Jackson Beck
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 26 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: January 21, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDA dead man found in the Alamo Motel was killed by ranch owner Bolan, but he’s also the corpse! -
Philo Vance Detective: Prize Ring Murder Case
- By: Jackson Beck
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 26 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: January 21, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDLou talks about Aunt May and Uncle Mike. Lou and Susan had a date last night. Susan’s father does not approve of Lou. They talk about June weddings. Abott and Costello get a report on their ratings. They say 12 million people listen to theirLou talks about Aunt May and Uncle Mike. Lou and Susan had a date last night. Susan’s father does not approve of Lou. They talk about June weddings. Abott and Costello get a report on their ratings. They say 12 million people listen to their show. They decide to take their own radio poll. They say there are 400 listeners in the audience.
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Philo Vance Detective: Nylon Murder Case
- By: Jackson Beck
- Narrator: Full Cast
- Length: 26 minutes
- Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
- Publish date: January 21, 2020
- Language: English
Regular Price:Try for $0.001.49 USDVance uses a torn stocking to run in a gang of three vicious ladies. The case they’re working on concerns a series of robberies in wealthy homes done they believe by a group of women. Philo Vance is working on the case but his only result soVance uses a torn stocking to run in a gang of three vicious ladies. The case they’re working on concerns a series of robberies in wealthy homes done they believe by a group of women. Philo Vance is working on the case but his only result so far is a description he has of one of the members of the gang, a description he obtained from a ripped nylon stocking.
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