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Fiction · John Anthony Walker

Classic Detective Stories

by John Anthony Walker

Step into the shadows with Tony Walker in the captivating podcast, "Classic Detective Stories." From the intricate puzzles of the Golden Age to the gritty streets of the Hardboiled era, this podcast traverses the thrilling landscape of crime fiction. Each week, delve into timeless tales penned by masters like Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Raymond Chandler, Edgar Allan Poe, and Dashiell Hammett. Starting from Edgar Allan Poe’s groundbreaking "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," the series spans decades up to the 1950s, exploring the rich heritage of detective literature. Alongside a host of guest narrators, and occasional visits from the legendary Sherlock Holmes himself, "Classic Detective Stories" revives the intrigue and suspense of classic whodunits. Tune in for a weekly dose of mystery, where each story promises a twist that will keep you guessing until the very end.

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Just discovered this podcast and I am loving the breadth and diversity of the stories Tony narrates. I am looking forward to hearing unfamiliar authors and gripping stories. I enjoy the little chats at the end!

AllyL96 · Jul 2025

I stumbled on this gem of a podcast about a month ago and have devoured it. Tony is terrific as narrator and host, my only regret is that I am all caught up and will now have to wait each week for the next installment. Now that you are moving to more modern stories I would love to see you incorporate some P.D. James. Her novels are obviously excellent, but she also published a number of excellent short stories that would be ideal for this podcast. “The Yo-Yo” is a personal favorite. Thank you and keep up the great work!!

MyBoyTheo · May 2025

I happened on Tony’s other podcast and developed a healthy habit of listening to these stories when winding down from work. Tony is an excellent narrator and I very much enjoy the rambling commentary. While amused by his terrible American accent, I haven’t been disappointed by the alternate narrators that he’s introduced. Honestly Tony has two of the best podcasts available for classic detective and ghost stories out there - I look forward to every new episode.

durpz · Apr 2025

Dear Tony, you never disappoint! I've been listening to Tony's various podcast for several years now, and I started because I loved that he did the bio on the author and the dive into exploring the story after narrating the stories. Just listened to his rendition of witness for the prosecution, and it was delightful! The story was great, as all Dame Agatha's are, the narration was delightful as always--accents included--and I loved the bit at the end where Tony talked about the different types of legal systems and his Victorian great grandma ruling the roost. Keep up the good work!

I used to love this... · Nov 2024

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