John Silence


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(4.7 stars; 78 reviews)

Step into the eerie world of Dr. John Silence, a unique detective with a profound understanding of the supernatural. In this collection of six chilling tales, Algernon Blackwood weaves together elements of horror and mystery, exploring the thin veil between the known and the unknown.

Dr. Silence, a physician with an unusual specialty, confronts the inexplicable and the uncanny. Each story delves into the darker aspects of human experience, where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, and the boundaries of reality are tested. From spectral encounters to psychological terrors, these narratives promise to intrigue and unsettle.

Blackwood's masterful storytelling invites listeners to ponder the mysteries of existence and the unseen forces that shape our lives. With a blend of atmospheric tension and thoughtful exploration, this collection stands out in the realm of supernatural fiction, offering a distinctive take on the detective genre.

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Case I A Psychical Invasion part 1 19:01 Read by drakaunus
A Psychical Invasion part 2 20:36 Read by drakaunus
A Psychical Invasion part 3 16:21 Read by drakaunus
A Psychical Invasionpart 4 16:43 Read by drakaunus
A Psychical Invasion part 5 24:40 Read by drakaunus
A Psychical Invasion part 6 15:13 Read by drakaunus
A Psychical Invasion part 7 6:56 Read by drakaunus
Case II Ancient  Sorceries part 1 27:57 Read by Alan Winterrowd
Ancient Sorceries part 2 10:06 Read by Alan Winterrowd
Ancient Sorceries part 3 13:10 Read by Alan Winterrowd
Ancient Sorceries part 4 26:10 Read by Alan Winterrowd
Ancient Sorceries part 5 22:10 Read by Alan Winterrowd
Ancient Sorceries part 6 11:32 Read by Alan Winterrowd
Case III The Nemesis of Fire part 1 25:52 Read by Alan Winterrowd
The Nemesis of Fire part 2 25:46 Read by Alan Winterrowd
The Nemesis of Fire part 3 28:46 Read by Alan Winterrowd
The Nemesis of Fire part 4 23:25 Read by Alan Winterrowd
The Nemesis of Fire part 5 34:34 Read by Alan Winterrowd
The Nemesis of Fire part 6 24:34 Read by Alan Winterrowd
Case IV Secret Worship part 1 22:06 Read by Kevin W. Davidson
Secret Worship part 2 27:56 Read by Kevin W. Davidson
Secret Worship part 3 25:57 Read by Kevin W. Davidson
Secret Worship part 4 14:37 Read by Kevin W. Davidson
Case V Camp of the Dog part 1 33:09 Read by Elanor Sakamoto
Camp of the Dog part 2 19:42 Read by Alan Winterrowd
Camp of the Dog part 3 13:19 Read by Alan Winterrowd
Camp of the Dog part 4 23:31 Read by Alan Winterrowd
Camp of the Dogpart 5 13:30 Read by Alan Winterrowd
Camp of the Dog part 6 24:44 Read by Alan Winterrowd
Camp of the Dog part 7 35:44 Read by Alan Winterrowd
Case VI A Victim of Higher Space part 1 21:26 Read by drakaunus
A Victim of Higher Space part 2 19:16 Read by drakaunus

Reviews

Cosmic Horror At Its Finest


(5 stars)

If you like H.P. Lovecraft or his ilk, you'll love Blackwood. His descriptions are magnificent; they really put you in the setting if you can wrap your head around what he's trying to say. Good narration, very easy to get caught up inside of it. Don't hate on it, the slow parts really flesh out the suspense.


(5 stars)

Wow! The author never disappoints. Suspence and unpredictable plot.


(5 stars)

Trippy is as trippy does. Apparently you weren't just freaking out that one time. Don't ignore your animals when they alert to intrusion for no apparent reason. Call the ghost hunters immediately. Tense and atmospheric as always from Blackwood. A definite precursor to the likes of King and Straub.

Didn't grip me


I listened to the first story then passed on the others. Just not for me, perhaps?

John silence


(5 stars)

brilliant , why someone hasn't turned these tales into a movie I don't know good narrators

Very enjoyable read. A period piece of outstanding wordsmithing!


(5 stars)


(4 stars)

I never heard something quite like it. but if you know the show Mushishi, (蟲師) it reminds me so much of that, I always imagined John Silence as Ginko.