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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 Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

Robert Louis Stevenson

mystery
Anthony Trent, Master Criminal

Anthony Trent, Master Criminal

Wyndham Martyn

crime
The American Rivals of Sherlock Holmes

The American Rivals of Sherlock Holmes

Various

mystery
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Washington Irving

horror
Les Misérables

Les Misérables

Victor Hugo

crime
Beowulf

Beowulf

Anonymous

horror
Ghost Story Collection 001

Ghost Story Collection 001

Various

horror
Dracula

Dracula

Bram Stoker

horror
The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

Alexandre Dumas

crime
Beowulf

Beowulf

Unknown

horror
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

mystery
Heart of Darkness

Heart of Darkness

Joseph Conrad

mystery
The Spook Ballads

The Spook Ballads

William Theodore Parkes

horror
Weird Tales

Weird Tales

E. T. A. Hoffmann

horror
The Isle of the Undead

The Isle of the Undead

Lloyd Eshbach

horror
Widdershins

Widdershins

Oliver Onions

horror
The Thrill Book Vol. I No. 7

The Thrill Book Vol. I No. 7

Greye La Spina; John Russell Coryell; Harold Hersey; Albert Owens; P. A. Connolly; Harry C. Douglas

horror
The String of Pearls

The String of Pearls

Author Unknown

horror
The Lair of the White Worm

The Lair of the White Worm

Bram Stoker

horror
Horror Classics

Horror Classics

Unknown Author

horror
The King in Yellow

The King in Yellow

Robert W. Chambers

horror
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 059

Short Ghost and Horror Collection 059

Various

horror
Shadowings

Shadowings

Lafcadio Hearn

mystery
Carmilla

Carmilla

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

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

Top 20 of 141 Audiobooks
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson•Unabridged
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Anthony Trent, Master Criminal
Anthony Trent, Master Criminal
Wyndham Martyn•Unabridged
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The American Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The American Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Various•Unabridged
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving•Unabridged
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Les Misérables
Les Misérables
Victor Hugo•Unabridged
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Beowulf
Beowulf
Anonymous•Unabridged
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Ghost Story Collection 001
Ghost Story Collection 001
Various•Unabridged
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Dracula
Dracula
Bram Stoker•Unabridged
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The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo
Alexandre Dumas•Unabridged
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Beowulf
Beowulf
Unknown•Unabridged
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle•Unabridged
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Heart of Darkness
Heart of Darkness
Joseph Conrad•Unabridged
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The Spook Ballads
The Spook Ballads
William Theodore Parkes•Unabridged
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Weird Tales
Weird Tales
E. T. A. Hoffmann•Unabridged
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The Isle of the Undead
The Isle of the Undead
Lloyd Eshbach•Unabridged
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Widdershins
Widdershins
Oliver Onions•Unabridged
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The Thrill Book Vol. I No. 7
The Thrill Book Vol. I No. 7
Greye La Spina; John Russell Coryell; Harold Hersey; Albert Owens; P. A. Connolly; Harry C. Douglas•Unabridged
Listen▷
The String of Pearls
The String of Pearls
Author Unknown•Unabridged
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The Lair of the White Worm
The Lair of the White Worm
Bram Stoker•Unabridged
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Horror Classics
Horror Classics
Unknown Author•Unabridged
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Audiobook TitleAuthorDurationListen Link
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr HydeThe Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr HydeRobert Louis StevensonUnabridgedListen▷
Anthony Trent, Master CriminalAnthony Trent, Master CriminalWyndham MartynUnabridgedListen▷
The American Rivals of Sherlock HolmesThe American Rivals of Sherlock HolmesVariousUnabridgedListen▷
The Legend of Sleepy HollowThe Legend of Sleepy HollowWashington IrvingUnabridgedListen▷
Les MisérablesLes MisérablesVictor HugoUnabridgedListen▷
BeowulfBeowulfAnonymousUnabridgedListen▷
Ghost Story Collection 001Ghost Story Collection 001VariousUnabridgedListen▷
DraculaDraculaBram StokerUnabridgedListen▷
The Count of Monte CristoThe Count of Monte CristoAlexandre DumasUnabridgedListen▷
BeowulfBeowulfUnknownUnabridgedListen▷
The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesThe Adventures of Sherlock HolmesSir Arthur Conan DoyleUnabridgedListen▷
Heart of DarknessHeart of DarknessJoseph ConradUnabridgedListen▷
The Spook BalladsThe Spook BalladsWilliam Theodore ParkesUnabridgedListen▷
Weird TalesWeird TalesE. T. A. HoffmannUnabridgedListen▷
The Isle of the UndeadThe Isle of the UndeadLloyd EshbachUnabridgedListen▷
WiddershinsWiddershinsOliver OnionsUnabridgedListen▷
The Thrill Book Vol. I No. 7The Thrill Book Vol. I No. 7Greye La Spina; John Russell Coryell; Harold Hersey; Albert Owens; P. A. Connolly; Harry C. DouglasUnabridgedListen▷
The String of PearlsThe String of PearlsAuthor UnknownUnabridgedListen▷
The Lair of the White WormThe Lair of the White WormBram StokerUnabridgedListen▷
Horror ClassicsHorror ClassicsUnknown AuthorUnabridgedListen▷
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