Detectives and thieves, newshawks and murderers–all ingredients for disaster in this 10th anniversary murder mystery collection. While you might remain in the dark until the final revelation in each story, you will enjoy every twist and turn along the way.

When writing mysteries, L. Ron Hubbard immersed himself in the salient subject matter—studying both forensic science and criminal investigation. He interviewed a wide spectrum of law enforcement officials, federal investigators and even served as a Special Officer with the Los Angeles Police Department creating an authentic foundation for his detective fiction.

This 4-audiobook collection includes 10 short stories for 8 hours of immersive entertainment. All audiobooks are unabridged, full-cast productions with cinematic quality sound effects that bring the stories and characters to life.

The titles and short stories in this collection are: False Cargo (includes: “Grounded”), Hurricane, Mouthpiece (includes: “Flame City,” “Calling Squad Cars!” and “The Grease Spot”), and The Slickers (includes: “Killer Ape” and “Murder Afloat”).

“One of the great pulp writers, with colorful prose, lively action writing, exotic locales, fresh variations on standard characters and situations, and well-constructed plots.”—Ellery Queen

Book Descriptions:

False Cargo: Brent Calloway is hired by an insurance firm to board a cargo vessel undercover and make sure it reaches San Diego in one piece. Once the voyage is underway, Calloway finds fraud and a pattern of organized scuttlings. When Calloway’s true identity is revealed, he must fight for his life—and the real danger begins. Performed by: R.F. Daley (narrator), Brooke Bloom, Eduardo Ballerini, Corey Burton, Enn Reitel, Ralph Lister, and Jim Meskimen.

Hurricane: Captain Spar is wrongfully imprisoned on Devil’s Island but makes a daring escape to the small island of Martinique—trailing his nemesis, the infamous Saint. Performed by: R.F. Daley (narrator), Thomas Silcott, Jim Meskimen, Corey Burton, and Christina Huntington.

Mouthpiece: Mat Lawrence, the engineer son of a murdered gangster, enlists the help of his father’s fast-talking criminal attorney. Mat stalks after the murderers and a million dollars that have gone missing—a sure recipe for bullets, lies, and bedlam. Performed by: R.F. Daley (narrator), Jock Ellis, Edoardo Ballerini, Corey Burton, Jim Meskimen, Phil Proctor, and Tait Ruppert.

The Slickers: Hard-edged Sheriff Tex Larimee strides boots-first into the dangerous snare of a frame-up. When Tex arrives in the big city to help a friend, he ends up having to solve his friend’s murder or be strung up himself! Performed by: R.F. Daley (narrator), Eduardo Ballerini, Corey Burton, Tait Ruppert, Thomas Silcott, Michael Yurchak, Jim Meskimen, and Phil Proctor.