The Silver Bullet
Fergus Hume
Lu par 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)
Chapitres
| The House in the Pine Wood | 26:50 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| De Mortuis Nil Nisi Malum | 26:41 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| The Verdict of the Jury | 25:27 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| At Beorminster | 26:48 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| The Theory of Mrs. March | 26:39 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| ''The Changeling'' | 25:51 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| A Nine Day's Wonder | 27:46 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| A Curious Discovery | 25:52 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| Herrick is Suspicious | 31:12 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| The Secret Writings | 29:30 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| Settling Down | 29:26 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| Second-Sight | 31:58 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| The Wooing of Robin Joyce | 26:47 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| The Confession of Bess | 22:29 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| Robin Joyce Explains Himself | 26:37 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| Bess the Detective | 26:10 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| Unexpected Evidence | 29:09 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| Part of the Truth | 25:58 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| Don Manuel's Recollections | 25:44 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| The Revd. Pentland Corn | 30:15 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| Another Mystery | 26:26 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| A Message From the Dead | 27:45 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| The Unexpected Happens | 25:45 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| The Story of Frisco | 29:27 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| Sidney Speaks Out | 28:09 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| The Truth | 27:47 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
| A Final Surprise | 21:35 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) |
Critiques
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.
EVERYBODY DID IT OR NOBODY DID IT
AVID READER
Someone actually did it, so justice is satisfied. This is one of Hume's best, and Richard Kilmer's velvet voice just enhanced it. You will enjoy this one.
poggiali54
complex mystery but once you get used to the narrator's style it's very enjoyable