The Silver Bullet
Fergus Hume
Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
Dr. Jim Herrick and his friend Robin are on a walking tour in the English countryside when they come across a large house where all the lights in the house are on and all of the doors are open. While trying to find someone at home, they discover the body of Colonel Carr, dead from a gunshot wound. After reporting their discovery to the authorities, Dr. Jim decides he would investigate the murder. Suspects abound as the Colonel was an intensely disliked person. A classic “who done it” written by a well respected British mystery writer will hold the attention of a listener throughout the tale. (Summary by Richard Kilmer) (0 hr 14 min)
Chapters
| The House in the Pine Wood | 26:50 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| De Mortuis Nil Nisi Malum | 26:41 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| The Verdict of the Jury | 25:27 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| At Beorminster | 26:48 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| The Theory of Mrs. March | 26:39 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| ''The Changeling'' | 25:51 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| A Nine Day's Wonder | 27:46 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| A Curious Discovery | 25:52 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| Herrick is Suspicious | 31:12 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| The Secret Writings | 29:30 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| Settling Down | 29:26 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| Second-Sight | 31:58 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| The Wooing of Robin Joyce | 26:47 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| The Confession of Bess | 22:29 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| Robin Joyce Explains Himself | 26:37 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| Bess the Detective | 26:10 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| Unexpected Evidence | 29:09 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| Part of the Truth | 25:58 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| Don Manuel's Recollections | 25:44 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| The Revd. Pentland Corn | 30:15 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| Another Mystery | 26:26 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| A Message From the Dead | 27:45 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| The Unexpected Happens | 25:45 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| The Story of Frisco | 29:27 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| Sidney Speaks Out | 28:09 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| The Truth | 27:47 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| A Final Surprise | 21:35 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
Reviews
ItsLoriK
Richard has a pleasant & soothing voice. It may take a few minutes to get used to it though because it often rises in odd areas. The story has many turns throughout it but it's not convoluted nor hard to follow.
Jessie
really enjoyed storyline and of course Richard Kilmer narrating, thank you!
One of my favorite readers
Ms. Elizabeth
it's funny how even the characters frustrated with so many possible guilty killers " I wonder who they will blame".
great story, reader has done a excellent job. thank you
A LibriVox Listener
What a hero!
Margaret87
This Fergus Hume book puzzled me. It seemed so flawed for this writer who usually has such a light touch, is humorous, witty and depicts believable characters. I thought at first it was an early effort but the date given for it is 1908. Dr Jim is a bully and rpoud of it ("You have no idea how I can torture people"), a self-satisfied, hypocritical bigot who is so judgemental of everyone around him but has the cheek at one point to declare, "I judge no one". Everyone ends up doing what they're told, even Sydney, and perhaps the criticism Dr Jim receives at the end is what Hume really thought of him. The plot was moderately interesting. I thank the reader, Richard Kilmer, who did a lovely job.
The Silver Bullet
Aneik Wilson
I thought this story was terrific. So many twists and turns and I had no idea until the last moment who did it. Great job by the reader. I'm not sure why he cops so much flack. He does have a unique style that takes a few minutes to get used to but once you do it's very easy to listen to.
Not recommended
Veeyem
The plot was confused and rambling with too many unnecessary twists. The beginning was quite interesting, but this early promise did not hold. The reading made it much worse, as the reader had no concept of natural breaks in sentences. He paused at random intervals and had a strange sing song delivery that grated after some time.
Another Good One Fergie....
Keith Horvath
I love these FH stories. They keep the mind going & there are enough twists to keep me guessing. She did it! No, it was him! All right so I couldn't guess. That's what reading is all about, working the mind.