The Man in the Queue

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Read by Phil Benson

English · 1929 · 8h 55m · Mystery & Thriller

4.6 (35 reviews)

Introducing Inspector Grant of Scotland Yard! In this early example of the police procedural from the 'golden age' of British crime writing, Grant and his colleagues are faced with an unusual case of murder. The victim has been stabbed in the back in a theatre queue with nothing to identify him other than his clothes and a revolver in his pocket. The murderer is in the queue, but who is it? (Summary by Phil Benson)

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Murder 15:28 Read by Phil Benson
Inspector Grant 34:50 Read by Phil Benson
Danny Miller 29:29 Read by Phil Benson
Raoul Legarde 27:29 Read by Phil Benson
Danny Again 23:36 Read by Phil Benson
The Levantine 23:47 Read by Phil Benson
Things Move 45:40 Read by Phil Benson
Mrs. Everett 34:19 Read by Phil Benson
Grant Gets More Information Than He Expected 43:52 Read by Phil Benson
The Burst To The North 32:04 Read by Phil Benson
Carninnish 27:40 Read by Phil Benson
Capture 45:22 Read by Phil Benson
Marking Time 20:39 Read by Phil Benson
The Statement 30:03 Read by Phil Benson
The Brooch 25:53 Read by Phil Benson
Miss Dinmont Assists 29:29 Read by Phil Benson
Solution 31:51 Read by Phil Benson
Conclusion 13:59 Read by Phil Benson

Reviews

Double Whammy


(5 stars)

This is an enjoyable, very British little tale with a twist. The enjoyment was doubled by the narrator! The very best of British accents with uncanny, subtle inflections, at the precise moments, which send your thoughts in a new direction. Mr. Benson could make Pillow Tags sound like Hamlet. He’s that good.

Stabbed While Waiting...


(5 stars)

When this most intriguing story with twists, deceits & a great mis understanding of the evidence. Josephine Tey wrote this detective mystery with such detail & knowledge of Scotland Yard with intelligence of investigation procedures. At a time when women had no vote, nor were believed to have little understanding of politics especially within the law. A wonderful read & listen.

Needed more editing


(4 stars)

Rather long in places, but an interesting story. The ending came out of nowhere for me. The reader does character voices really well.

Great characters


(5 stars)

Well read, good plot, excellent characters

Good story, but monotone reading


(3 stars)

I thank the reader for his time, however with a real lack of modulation during most of the reading, it was difficult to concentrate. The sad part is, the reader can clearly modulate when he reads the characters voices. So I’m not sure why he voice to remove the conversational quality in the narrative? As the book is mostly the narration, it was not very enjoyable or easy to listen to I’m sorry.

Surprise Ending


(5 stars)

Enjoyed this tale and the characters.


(5 stars)

Good mystery. The reader was very good!