Best Mystery Audiobooks Over 20 Hours

Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection

Sherlock Holmes • Book 1

by Arthur Conan Doyle, Stephen Fry - introductions

Narrated by Stephen Fry

Fry's voicing is perfect, but his personal introductions as a devoted Holmes fanatic make this the only way to listen to the complete canon.

The Running Grave

Cormoran Strike • Book 7

by Robert Galbraith, J.K. Rowling

Narrated by Robert Glenister

Robert Glenister returns to voice Strike and Robin's most dangerous case yet as they infiltrate a Norfolk cult to rescue a young man trapped by the Universal Humanitarian Church's sinister agenda.

The complete Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes #1-9

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrated by Simon Vance

Victorian London's greatest detective solves impossible crimes through pure deductive reasoning and careful observation. This complete collection showcases Doyle's genius for puzzle-plotting and the iconic Holmes-Watson partnership across four novels and fifty-six short stories.

Torrent Witches Cozy Mysteries Complete Box Set: Books 1-10

Torrent Witches • Book 1

by Tess Lake

Narrated by Natalie Duke

Slip witch Harlow Torrent solves supernatural murders across ten books in this massive cozy mystery collection perfect for binge listening.

Sycamore Row

Jake Brigance • Book 2

by John Grisham

Narrated by Michael Beck

Jake Brigance returns to defend a controversial will that leaves a fortune to a black housekeeper instead of the deceased's white family—Grisham's sequel to his breakout novel.

The Likeness

Dublin Murder Squad • Book 2

by Tana French

Narrated by Heather O'Neill

Detective Cassie Maddox discovers a murder victim who looks exactly like her and was using her old undercover identity, launching an investigation that becomes deeply personal.

The Punishment She Deserves

Inspector Lynley • Book 20

by Elizabeth George

Narrated by Simon Vance

A beloved deacon's mysterious death in police custody unravels decades of buried secrets in medieval Ludlow. Simon Vance expertly handles George's intricate plotting and the complex psychology driving both her investigators and suspects.

The Lake House

by Kate Morton, Unknown Author

Narrated by Caroline Lee

A child vanishes during a 1933 midsummer party, and seventy years later a detective discovers the abandoned estate where the Edevane family's tragedy began.

The Woman in White

by Wilkie Collins

Narrated by Ian Holm

Ian Holm guides you through Collins' labyrinthine Victorian mystery with the patient authority needed for this intricate tale of identity theft.

The Ink Black Heart

Cormoran Strike • Book 6

by Robert Galbraith

Narrated by Robert Glenister

Strike and Robin investigate online harassment escalating to murder when a webcomic creator faces death threats from her own fanbase. At over 32 hours, Glenister guides listeners through the series' most complex case yet, involving digital detective work and toxic internet culture.

The Trespasser

Dublin Murder Squad • Book 6

by Tana French

Narrated by Hilda Fay

Detective Conway investigates a domestic murder that seems too neat while battling harassment from her own colleagues. Hilda Fay's Irish accent perfectly captures Conway's tough exterior and vulnerability.

BLACK (4 Novel Bundle)

by Russell Blake

Narrated by R.C. Bray

Hollywood PI Artemus Black battles an obese cat, money problems, and cases that spiral into webs of deceit across four complete novels.

Fingersmith

by Sarah Waters

Narrated by Juanita McMahon

Sue Trinder, raised among London's thieves, is recruited for an elaborate con targeting a wealthy heiress named Maud. Juanita McMahon navigates Waters' intricate Victorian thriller across its shocking reversals and twisted revelations.

A Banquet of Consequences

Inspector Lynley • Book 19

by Elizabeth George

Narrated by John Lee

Family secrets buried for decades explode into murder in George's 19th Inspector Lynley novel, with John Lee's steady narration anchoring the emotional complexity across 21 hours.

This Body of Death

Inspector Lynley • Book 16

by Elizabeth George

Narrated by John Lee

Inspector Lynley returns from compassionate leave as his replacement, DI Isabelle Ardery, tackles a cemetery murder that could make or break her career.

The Secret Place

Dublin Murder Squad • Book 5

by Tana French

Narrated by Stephen Hogan, Lara Hutchinson

Holly returns to detective Stephen Moran with evidence about a year-old murder at her elite boarding school. The dual narration splits between adult investigation and teenage secrets, each voice capturing its world's distinct rhythms.

Hallowe'en Party (The Agatha Christie collection: Poirot)

Hercule Poirot • Book 36

by Agatha Christie

Narrated by Stephen Scalon

Joyce's fatal boast about witnessing murder at a Halloween party leads to her drowning in front of a houseful of suspects. The longer runtime allows this version to fully explore Christie's atmospheric seasonal mystery.

The Girl in the Woods

Fjällbacka • Book 10

by Camilla Läckberg, Tiina Nunnally

Narrated by Robin Bowerman

A four-year-old's disappearance in the same woods where another child vanished thirty years earlier forces Detective Hedström to confront Fjällbacka's darkest secrets. Robin Bowerman navigates Läckberg's intricate plotting with clear precision.

Sherlock

by Arthur Conan Doyle, Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat

Narrated by Simon Vance, Mark Gatiss

Moffat and Gatiss curate nineteen essential Holmes stories that inspired their BBC series, from first case to final bow. Simon Vance's crisp delivery paired with Gatiss's insider perspective creates an ideal bridge between classic Doyle and modern adaptation.

In the Woods

Dublin Murder Squad • Book 1

by Tana French

Narrated by Steven Crossley

French weaves atmospheric horror with police procedural as detective Rob Ryan investigates a child murder eerily similar to his own childhood trauma.

The Improbable Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

BEST AMERICAN SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY

by John Joseph Adams, Stephen King, Robert J. Sawyer, Michael Moorcock, Sharyn McCrumb, Stephen Baxter, Anne Perry, Barbara Hambly, Tanith Lee, Neil Gaiman, Rob Rogers, Naomi Novik, Anthony Burgess, Dominic Green, Laurie R. King, Barbara Roden, Tim Lebbon, Peter Tremayne, Bradley H. Sinor, Edward D. Hoch, Vonda N. McIntyre, Darrell Schweitzer, Mary Robinette Kowal, H. Paul Jeffers, Geoffrey A. Landis, Amy Myers, Chris Roden, Tony Pi, Chris Roberson, Mark Valentine

Narrated by Simon Vance, Anne Flosnik

Twenty-five years of the best Holmes short fiction gets collected, featuring Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, and other masters reimagining the detective across genres. Simon Vance and Anne Flosnik handle the varied styles with appropriate range.

Just One Evil Act

Inspector Lynley • Book 18

by Elizabeth George

Narrated by Davina Porter

Barbara Havers desperately tries to help when her friend's daughter vanishes with her mother, but legal technicalities leave them powerless until the trail leads to Italy. Davina Porter's skilled narration guides you through George's intricate plotting and character development across this lengthy investigation.

Believing the Lie

Inspector Lynley • Book 17

by Elizabeth George

Narrated by Davina Porter

Inspector Lynley goes undercover to investigate what appears to be an accidental drowning at a wealthy family's request. Davina Porter's 23-hour performance guides listeners through George's intricate web of family secrets and deception.

Kilhaven Police

Kilhaven Police #1-4 • Book 1

by Brock Bloodworth, H. Claire Taylor

Narrated by Adam Verner

Rookie human cop Norman Green navigates a supernatural city filled with vampires, homicidal leprechauns, and meth-addicted gator-shifters in this campy collection.

New England White

Elm Harbor • Book 2

by Stephen L. Carter

Narrated by Bahni Turpin

Elite African American society faces scandal when a murder investigation threatens to expose buried secrets at a prestigious university. Bahni Turpin navigates the complex social dynamics and family tensions with nuanced skill.

The Witch Elm

Dublin Murder Squad

by Tana French

Narrated by Paul Nugent

After burglars nearly kill charming Toby, he retreats to his uncle's house where a skull turns up in the garden's ancient elm tree. This slow-burn psychological thriller asks whether we ever really know ourselves.

Bright Segments

by James Sallis

Narrated by Dan John Miller, Morgan Hallett, Gideon Emery

Six decades of James Sallis's complete short fiction gets expert treatment from three skilled narrators who handle his literary crime and speculative stories with appropriate gravitas.