http://www.classicmysteries.net en-us ©Les Blatt, 2012 Short reviews of classic mystery novels Les Blatt Short reviews of classic mystery novels that are worth reading and re-reading Short reviews of classic mystery novels that are worth reading and re-reading http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/ClassicMysteries_100x100.jpg http://www.classicmysteries.net 100 100 Les Blatt LesBlatt@aol.com No mysteries, books, reviews Les Blatt, 2011 Who used the Gothic halberd to kill a man inside a locked room? Who used the Gothic halberd to kill a man inside a locked room? http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/DragonsCave.mp3 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:10:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 An early Christie thriller about a mysterious and possibly murderous man in a brown suit. An early Christie thriller about a mysterious and possibly murderous man in a brown suit. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/ManInTheBrownSuit.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:30:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Eleven short stories featuring the meddlesome schoolmarm. Eleven short stories featuring the meddlesome schoolmarm. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/HildegardeWithersUncollectedRiddles.mp3 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:00:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Meet the fictional women detectives who dominated the late Victorian era. Meet the fictional women detectives who dominated the late Victorian era. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/VictorianWomenInCrime.mp3 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:00:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Mrs. Bradley investigates the peculiar diary of an accused murderess. Mrs. Bradley investigates the peculiar diary of an accused murderess. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/WhenLastIDied.mp3 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:45:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 A biography of Vidocq, criminal, spy and private eye. A biography of Vidocq, criminal, spy and private eye. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/FirstDetective.mp3 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:15:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Archie goes undercover to trap a killer. Archie goes undercover to trap a killer. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/IfDeathEverSlept.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:00:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 The first mystery about John Dickson Carr's other major detective, Sir Henry Merrivale - and another seemingly impossible murder. The first mystery about John Dickson Carr's other major detective, Sir Henry Merrivale - and another seemingly impossible murder. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/PlagueCourtMurders.mp3 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Inspector Hanaud uncovers a diabolical plot involving murder, kidnapping and theft. Inspector Hanaud uncovers a diabolical plot involving murder, kidnapping and theft. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/AtTheVillaRose.mp3 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:55:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Inspector Sloan must solve a murder that happened many years earlier and trap a killer who is still around. Inspector Sloan must solve a murder that happened many years earlier and trap a killer who is still around. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/ALatePhoenix.mp3 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:00:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 A medium-boiled murder mystery by Gore Vidal. A medium-boiled murder mystery by Gore Vidal. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/DeathInTheFifthPosition.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:50:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 A schoolmaster sleuth investigates a protection racket, poisoning and murder in the restaurant industry. A schoolmaster sleuth investigates a protection racket, poisoning and murder in the restaurant industry. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/DeathWithBlueRibbon.mp3 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:20:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Appleby tries to make sense of a wild night filled with murder, mayhem and a butler named Swindle. Appleby tries to make sense of a wild night filled with murder, mayhem and a butler named Swindle. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/ANightOfErrors.mp3 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:00:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Charlie Chan tracks a killer halfway around the world. Charlie Chan tracks a killer halfway around the world. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/CharlieChanCarriesOn.mp3 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:30:10 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2010 Meet an elegant crook who is usually on the side of justice. Meet an elegant crook who is usually on the side of justice. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/PatentLeatherKid.mp3 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:45:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 A truly fantastic murder plot could end the career of a small town newspaper publisher. A truly fantastic murder plot could end the career of a small town newspaper publisher. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/NightOfTheJabberwock.mp3 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:15:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Surreal thriller as a group of anarchists plot to destroy the civilized world. Surreal thriller as a group of anarchists plot to destroy the civilized world. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/ManWhoWasThursday.mp3 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:55:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Hercule Poirot looks for a simple solution to a remarkably complex murder. Hercule Poirot looks for a simple solution to a remarkably complex murder. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/TheClocks.mp3 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:00:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 The first Inspector Ghote mystery about a crime that really wasn't either perfect or murder. The first Inspector Ghote mystery about a crime that really wasn't either perfect or murder. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/PerfectMurder.mp3 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:55:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Stories about impossible crimes and locked rooms, all solved by Dr. Sam Hawthorne. Stories about impossible crimes and locked rooms, all solved by Dr. Sam Hawthorne. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/MoreThingsImpossible.mp3 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:25:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 The first locked room case for Dr. Gideon Fell. The first locked room case for Dr. Gideon Fell. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/HagsNook.mp3 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:15:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Murder of a secret agent of sorts in the amoral community of Flaxborough. Murder of a secret agent of sorts in the amoral community of Flaxborough. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/HopjoyWasHere.mp3 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:35:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 A curious scent is the key to misunderstanding and murder. A curious scent is the key to misunderstanding and murder. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/ASmellOfSmoke.mp3 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:15:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Miss Withers solves a murder in the classroom across the hall. Miss Withers solves a murder in the classroom across the hall. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/MurderOnTheBlackboard.mp3 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:45:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Murder by ghost, murder by pig - and Mrs. Bradley. Murder by ghost, murder by pig - and Mrs. Bradley. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/DeadMensMorris.mp3 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:45:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 An accident in an English town begins to look suspiciously like murder. An accident in an English town begins to look suspiciously like murder. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/GiveACorpseABadName.mp3 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:00:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Who left the victim's body in the rabbi's car? Who left the victim's body in the rabbi's car? http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/FridayTheRabbiSleptLate.mp3 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:30:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Four novellas starring Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin. Four novellas starring Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/AndFourToGo.mp3 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:15:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 An irascible barrister finds interesting ways to celebrate his holidays. An irascible barrister finds interesting ways to celebrate his holidays. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/ARumpoleChristmas.mp3 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:20:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Maigret must find out why a rich American woman was murdered in the cellars of a French hotel. Maigret must find out why a rich American woman was murdered in the cellars of a French hotel. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/HotelMajestic.mp3 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:00:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2012 Impossible crimes - with scientific solutions. Impossible crimes - with scientific solutions. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/DuelOfShadows.mp3 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:45:11 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2012 Classic Victorian and Edwardian detective stories. Classic Victorian and Edwardian detective stories. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/DeadWitness.mp3 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:45:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 The first novel to feature Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. The first novel to feature Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/StudyInScarlet.mp3 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:30:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2012 A thriller set on and around a train. A thriller set on and around a train. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/ManInLowerTen.mp3 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:45:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2012 Murder and mayhem in a fine early 20th century thriller. Murder and mayhem in a fine early 20th century thriller. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/SecretHouse.mp3 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:45:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Hercule Poirot's first recorded case and Agatha Christie's first mystery. Hercule Poirot's first recorded case and Agatha Christie's first mystery. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/MysteriousAffairAtStyles.mp3 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Nero Wolfe finds a new murder has very old roots. Nero Wolfe finds a new murder has very old roots. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/RubberBand.mp3 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:15:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Henry Gamadge solves the murder of a sun worshipper. Henry Gamadge solves the murder of a sun worshipper. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/AnyShapeOrForm.mp3 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:30:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Inspector Tibbett solves a murder in the Italian Alps. Inspector Tibbett solves a murder in the Italian Alps. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/DeadMenDontSki.mp3 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:15:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 It had to be murder because suicide would not pay. It had to be murder because suicide would not pay. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/Suicide_Excepted_Recording.mp3 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:30:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Jeff and Haila plan a final exit for a theatrical murderer. Jeff and Haila plan a final exit for a theatrical murderer. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/MadeUpToKill.mp3 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:50:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2012 The victim was stabbed in the back in a locked and bolted room. The victim was stabbed in the back in a locked and bolted room. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/SealedRoomMurder.mp3 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:10:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2011 Short mystery stories featuring Mrs. Bradley and others. Short mystery stories featuring Mrs. Bradley and others. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/SleuthsAlchemy.mp3 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:15:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2012 Pat and Jean Abbott investigate the murder of a small-town tyrant. Pat and Jean Abbott investigate the murder of a small-town tyrant. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/GoldenBox.mp3 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:45:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2012 Agatha Christie's secret diaries reveal the method to her genius. Agatha Christie's secret diaries reveal the method to her genius. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/MurderInTheMaking.mp3 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:45:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2012 Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte is the only person to see the cryptic clue to a murderer. Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte is the only person to see the cryptic clue to a murderer. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/DeathOfASwagman.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:45:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2012 Her death looked like suicide, but Archie Goodwin said it was murder. Her death looked like suicide, but Archie Goodwin said it was murder. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/ChampagneForOne.mp3 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:55:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2012 The victim's leg was missing, and Leonidas Witherall was in trouble again... The victim's leg was missing, and Leonidas Witherall was in trouble again... http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/LeftLeg.mp3 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:55:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2012 Was the planned murder a work of fiction or reality. Was the planned murder a work of fiction or reality. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/ApplebysAnswer.mp3 Mon, 07 May 2012 16:30:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books Les Blatt, 2012 A nightmarish double murder inside a hedge maze at an English country estate. A nightmarish double murder inside a hedge maze at an English country estate. http://classicmysteries.podbus.com/MurderInTheMaze.mp3 Mon, 14 May 2012 15:20:12 GMT mysteries, reviews, books