Professor Moriarty: The Hound of the D'Urbervilles by Kim Newman

Professor Moriarty: The Hound of the D'Urbervilles

A Cerebral Descent into Madness, Murder, and Morality

Written byKim Newman
Narrated byTom Hodgkins
Length14h12m
Release dateNovember 14, 2011
LanguageEnglish
★★★★ 4.3 (8,628 ratings)

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AuthorKim Newman
NarratorTom Hodgkins
Runtime14h12m
PublishedNovember 14, 2011
Rating★★★★ 4.3 / 5 (8,628 ratings)
CategoriesLiterature & Fiction, Horror, Gothic, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Crime Fiction, Mystery, Traditional Detectives
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

In Professor Moriarty: The Hound of the D'Urbervilles, Kim Newman reimagines the sinister Professor Moriarty as an anti-hero of sorts, a chess player who sees the game of life as a far more complex and deadly proposition than Sherlock Holmes' elementary deductions. The twisted narrative is a sly blend of Gothic horror, atmospheric mystery, and philosophical introspection, set against the fog-shrouded backdrop of late 19th-century London. Throughout the story, Newman cleverly subverts expectations by turning Colonel Sebastian Basher Moran, Moriarty's henchman, into a more nuanced and sympathetic character. Tom Hodgkins' masterful narration brings the tale to life with an unsettling intensity, his measured pace perfectly capturing the dark, introspective mood of Newman's prose. With its unique blend of intellectual curiosity and gruesome violence, this audiobook is an absolute must-listen for fans of Gothic horror and atmospheric mysteries.

Tags: Gothic HorrorMysteryLiterary FictionDark AcademiaPsychological ThrillerAtmospheric Mystery

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Editor's Review ★★★★

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As an avid listener of Gothic horror and mystery audiobooks, I went into Professor Moriarty: The Hound of the D'Urbervilles with high expectations, and I'm thrilled to say that Kim Newman's unique take on the classic Moriarty character more than delivered. Tom Hodgkins' narration is a major part of the story's success, his measured pace and subtle emotional inflections perfectly capturing the dark, introspective mood of Newman's prose. My only minor quibble is that, at times, the story's complex web of characters and plot threads can be overwhelming - I found myself needing to rewind the audiobook a few times to untangle the various plot threads. However, this is a minor complaint in an otherwise masterful production.

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