Ashton-Kirk, Investigator
Gelesen von Pete Milan
John Thomas Mcintyre
(4,484 Sterne; 250 Bewertungen)
Ashton-Kirk, who has solved so many mysteries, is himself something of a problem even to those who know him best. Although young, wealthy, and of high social position, he is nevertheless an indefatigable worker in his chosen field. He smiles when men call him a detective. "No; only an investigator," he says.
He has never courted notoriety; indeed, his life has been more or less secluded. However, let a man do remarkable work in any line and, as Emerson has observed, "the world will make a beaten path to his door."
Those who have found their way to Ashton-Kirk's door have been of many races and interests. Men of science have often been surprised to find him in touch with the latest discoveries, scholars searching among strange tongues and dialects, and others deep in tattered scrolls, ancient tablets and forgotten books have been his frequent visitors. But among them come many who seek his help in solving problems in crime.
"I'm more curious than some other fellows, that's all," is the way he accounts for himself. "If a puzzle is put in front of me I can't rest till I know the answer." At any rate his natural bent has always been to make plain the mysterious; each well hidden step in the perpetration of a crime has always been for him an exciting lure; and to follow a thread, snarled by circumstances or by another intelligence has been, he admits, his chief delight.
There are many strange things to be written of this remarkable man--but this, the case of the numismatist Hume, has been selected as the first because it is one of the simplest, and yet clearly illustrates Ashton-Kirk's peculiar talents. It will also throw some light on the question, often asked, as to how his cases come to him. (Summary by John T. McIntyre) (8 hr 11 min)
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Excellent Reader
Jean
(5 Sterne)
Good old time detective story. Reader one of the best I have listened to. He never mixes his voices up. The voices are perfect for each character.
Good story
mikezane
(5 Sterne)
I enjoyed the story, although it got a bit long-winded here and there. The main thing that kept me listening was the reader's most excellent voice acting. Amazing!!! This is definitely a keeper.
Lori K
(4 Sterne)
A good old fashioned detective story. Ashton-Kirk is a very smart observant fellow. As is typical, he's smarter than the police but the police aren't made to look dim at all which is nice. The reader gives each character his own distinctive voice. Not only is this wonderful but he does it flawlessly. He had to have read parts in advance & practiced before recording. He sounds professional. His voice as the narrator & Aston was very soothing & relaxing. A great read!
Ashton-Kirk
oldman
(4,5 Sterne)
Great old time detective story. A must listen if you like old time detective stories. Awesome job by reader! Thanks Pete enjoy.
wonderful story, wonderfully well read
Granny
(5 Sterne)
This is a great story. It's a fun book to settle down with on nights when there's nothing to do. I say this because you do not want to be distracted. The reader is excellent the storyline is very well drawn out . It's one of those that I just couldn't put down, lots of wry humor which is just the kind I like. A perfect book perfectly read.
ListeninginKS.
(5 Sterne)
If you like the old time detective stories this is a must listen. A very.awesome job.done by the reader thanks Pete for a very enjoyable time. Gave it five stars for the content plus great job by Pete
Ashton-Kirt, Investigator
oldperson
(5 Sterne)
This is worth listening to. The work by Peter Milan made was excellent and for such a long read very evenly done. Thanks for a great job on a good story.
Somewhat Predictable
Angels Walk
(3 Sterne)
Good story, though a bit dry at times. The Volunteer has a great sense of these characters, and, did an admirable job.