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The Golden Age of Mystery — Free to Listen

The golden age of mystery fiction produced some of the most enduring characters in literary history. Sherlock Holmes, Father Brown, Hercule Poirot, and Inspector Alleyn remain household names more than a century after their creation. These iconic detectives — and the brilliant writers who invented them — built a genre defined by logic, atmosphere, and the deeply satisfying unravelling of a perfect crime.

On Unodio, you can stream all of these classic mystery audiobooks completely free. Our library is sourced from LibriVox, meaning every title is a full, unabridged recording in the public domain. No subscriptions, no paywalls — just pure mystery from the moment you press play.

Mystery Sub-Genres to Explore

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Classic Whodunit

A murder, a closed circle of suspects, and a brilliant detective. The puzzle-box mystery at its finest.

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Hardboiled Detective

Gritty, cynical private eyes navigating a corrupt world. Tough prose, tough cases.

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Gothic Suspense

Dark atmosphere, haunted settings, and dread building to a terrifying reveal. Edgar Allan Poe perfected this.

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Cozy Mystery

Small-town settings, amateur sleuths, and mysteries solved over tea. Charming and clever.

🗡️
Crime Thriller

Fast-paced, high-stakes stories where the detective races to stop a killer before it's too late.

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Legal & Courtroom

Mysteries that unfold in the courtroom — justice tested, truth obscured, verdicts hanging in the balance.

Must-Listen Mystery Authors on Unodio

  • ▸Arthur Conan Doyle — Creator of Sherlock Holmes — stream all 60 original stories free, including the full novels A Study in Scarlet and The Hound of the Baskervilles.
  • ▸Edgar Allan Poe — The father of the modern mystery and psychological horror. His C. Auguste Dupin stories invented the detective genre.
  • ▸G.K. Chesterton — Creator of the clever, unassuming priest-detective Father Brown — 51 stories of deduction wrapped in moral philosophy.
  • ▸Wilkie Collins — Victorian master of the suspense novel. The Woman in White and The Moonstone pioneered detective fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the mystery audiobooks on Unodio free?↓

Yes. Every mystery, thriller, and crime audiobook on Unodio is completely free to stream. No subscription, no credit card, and no downloads required.

What types of mystery audiobooks are available?↓

Our collection includes classic whodunits, hardboiled detective fiction, cozy mysteries, psychological thrillers, crime novels, and gothic suspense — all from the public domain so they are 100% free.

Who are some featured mystery authors?↓

Our library features iconic mystery writers including Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes), Agatha Christie's public domain works, Edgar Allan Poe, Wilkie Collins, and G.K. Chesterton's Father Brown series.

Can I stream mystery audiobooks on my phone?↓

Yes. Unodio is a fully mobile-optimised web app. Simply open your browser on any smartphone or tablet and start listening — no app to install.

How often is the mystery collection updated?↓

We import new public-domain mystery titles regularly from LibriVox. The collection grows each month as new narrations are completed by the volunteer reading community.

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Free Mystery Audiobooks — Thrillers, Whodunits & Crime Stories

Uncover the truth with the most gripping mystery and thriller audiobooks — Sherlock Holmes, Poe's gothic horror, classic whodunits, and hardboiled crime fiction, all free.

The Grand Babylon Hotel

The Grand Babylon Hotel

Arnold Bennett

mystery
The Hound of the Baskervilles (dramatic reading)

The Hound of the Baskervilles (dramatic reading)

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

mystery
The Wisdom of Father Brown

The Wisdom of Father Brown

G. K. Chesterton

mystery
The Hound of The Baskervilles

The Hound of The Baskervilles

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

mystery
Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym

Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym

Poe, Edgar Allan

horror
The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

Alexandre Dumas

mystery
Buried Alive

Buried Alive

Bennett, Arnold

mystery
The House of the Vampire

The House of the Vampire

George Sylvester Viereck

horror
Famous Modern Ghost Stories

Famous Modern Ghost Stories

Dororthy Scarborough

horror
The Secret Agent

The Secret Agent

Joseph Conrad

crime
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary

Ghost Stories of an Antiquary

Montague Rhodes James

horror
Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

crime
The Lone Star Ranger

The Lone Star Ranger

Zane Grey

crime
A Study In Scarlet

A Study In Scarlet

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

mystery
The Man Who Knew Too Much

The Man Who Knew Too Much

G. K. Chesterton

mystery
The Innocence of Father Brown

The Innocence of Father Brown

G. K. Chesterton

mystery
Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

Fyodor Dostoyevsky (transl. Constance Garnett)

crime
The Wolf-Leader

The Wolf-Leader

Alexandre Dumas

horror
Frankenstein

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley

horror
Ghost Story Collection 002

Ghost Story Collection 002

Unknown Author

horror
The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde

horror
The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

mystery
The Man Who was Thursday

The Man Who was Thursday

G.K. Chesterton

mystery
The Hill of Dreams

The Hill of Dreams

Arthur Machen

mystery
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Listen to full unabridged audiobooks in Mystery & Thriller on Unodio

Top 20 of 141 Audiobooks
The Grand Babylon Hotel
The Grand Babylon Hotel
Arnold Bennett•Unabridged
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The Hound of the Baskervilles (dramatic reading)
The Hound of the Baskervilles (dramatic reading)
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle•Unabridged
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The Wisdom of Father Brown
The Wisdom of Father Brown
G. K. Chesterton•Unabridged
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The Hound of The Baskervilles
The Hound of The Baskervilles
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle•Unabridged
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Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Poe, Edgar Allan•Unabridged
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The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo
Alexandre Dumas•Unabridged
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Buried Alive
Buried Alive
Bennett, Arnold•Unabridged
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The House of the Vampire
The House of the Vampire
George Sylvester Viereck•Unabridged
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Famous Modern Ghost Stories
Famous Modern Ghost Stories
Dororthy Scarborough•Unabridged
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The Secret Agent
The Secret Agent
Joseph Conrad•Unabridged
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
Montague Rhodes James•Unabridged
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Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
Fyodor Dostoyevsky•Unabridged
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The Lone Star Ranger
The Lone Star Ranger
Zane Grey•Unabridged
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A Study In Scarlet
A Study In Scarlet
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle•Unabridged
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The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Man Who Knew Too Much
G. K. Chesterton•Unabridged
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The Innocence of Father Brown
The Innocence of Father Brown
G. K. Chesterton•Unabridged
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Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
Fyodor Dostoyevsky (transl. Constance Garnett)•Unabridged
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The Wolf-Leader
The Wolf-Leader
Alexandre Dumas•Unabridged
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Frankenstein
Frankenstein
Mary Shelley•Unabridged
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Ghost Story Collection 002
Ghost Story Collection 002
Unknown Author•Unabridged
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Audiobook TitleAuthorDurationListen Link
The Grand Babylon HotelThe Grand Babylon HotelArnold BennettUnabridgedListen▷
The Hound of the Baskervilles (dramatic reading)The Hound of the Baskervilles (dramatic reading)Sir Arthur Conan DoyleUnabridgedListen▷
The Wisdom of Father BrownThe Wisdom of Father BrownG. K. ChestertonUnabridgedListen▷
The Hound of The BaskervillesThe Hound of The BaskervillesSir Arthur Conan DoyleUnabridgedListen▷
Narrative of Arthur Gordon PymNarrative of Arthur Gordon PymPoe, Edgar AllanUnabridgedListen▷
The Count of Monte CristoThe Count of Monte CristoAlexandre DumasUnabridgedListen▷
Buried AliveBuried AliveBennett, ArnoldUnabridgedListen▷
The House of the VampireThe House of the VampireGeorge Sylvester ViereckUnabridgedListen▷
Famous Modern Ghost StoriesFamous Modern Ghost StoriesDororthy ScarboroughUnabridgedListen▷
The Secret AgentThe Secret AgentJoseph ConradUnabridgedListen▷
Ghost Stories of an AntiquaryGhost Stories of an AntiquaryMontague Rhodes JamesUnabridgedListen▷
Crime and PunishmentCrime and PunishmentFyodor DostoyevskyUnabridgedListen▷
The Lone Star RangerThe Lone Star RangerZane GreyUnabridgedListen▷
A Study In ScarletA Study In ScarletSir Arthur Conan DoyleUnabridgedListen▷
The Man Who Knew Too MuchThe Man Who Knew Too MuchG. K. ChestertonUnabridgedListen▷
The Innocence of Father BrownThe Innocence of Father BrownG. K. ChestertonUnabridgedListen▷
Crime and PunishmentCrime and PunishmentFyodor Dostoyevsky (transl. Constance Garnett)UnabridgedListen▷
The Wolf-LeaderThe Wolf-LeaderAlexandre DumasUnabridgedListen▷
FrankensteinFrankensteinMary ShelleyUnabridgedListen▷
Ghost Story Collection 002Ghost Story Collection 002Unknown AuthorUnabridgedListen▷
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