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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.

☕
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 Castle of Otranto

The Castle of Otranto

Horace Walpole

horror
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Raven Edition, Volume 3

The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Raven Edition, Volume 3

Edgar Allan Poe

horror
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 068

Short Ghost and Horror Collection 068

Various

horror
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 008

Short Ghost and Horror Collection 008

Various

horror
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 060

Short Ghost and Horror Collection 060

Various

horror
The Raven

The Raven

Edgar Allan Poe

horror
The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde

horror
The Canterville Ghost

The Canterville Ghost

Oscar Wilde

horror
The Return of Sherlock Holmes

The Return of Sherlock Holmes

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

mystery
His Last Bow

His Last Bow

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

mystery
The Valley of Fear

The Valley of Fear

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

mystery
Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson

mystery
Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Charles Dickens

crime
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

mystery
Short Ghost and Horror Story Collection Vol. 016

Short Ghost and Horror Story Collection Vol. 016

Various

horror
Carmilla

Carmilla

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

horror
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 006

Short Ghost and Horror Collection 006

Various

horror
Lovecraft's Influences and Favorites

Lovecraft's Influences and Favorites

Various

horror
Tongues of Conscience

Tongues of Conscience

Robert Smythe Hichens

mystery
Short Ghost and Horror Story Collection Vol. 019

Short Ghost and Horror Story Collection Vol. 019

Various

horror
Short Ghost and Horror Story Collection Vol. 018

Short Ghost and Horror Story Collection Vol. 018

Various

horror
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 011

Short Ghost and Horror Collection 011

Various

horror
Brood of the Witch Queen

Brood of the Witch Queen

Sax Rohmer

mystery
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 070

Short Ghost and Horror Collection 070

Various

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

Top 20 of 141 Audiobooks
The Castle of Otranto
The Castle of Otranto
Horace Walpole•Unabridged
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The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Raven Edition, Volume 3
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Raven Edition, Volume 3
Edgar Allan Poe•Unabridged
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Short Ghost and Horror Collection 068
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 068
Various•Unabridged
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Short Ghost and Horror Collection 008
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 008
Various•Unabridged
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Short Ghost and Horror Collection 060
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 060
Various•Unabridged
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The Raven
The Raven
Edgar Allan Poe•Unabridged
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde•Unabridged
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The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Oscar Wilde•Unabridged
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The Return of Sherlock Holmes
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle•Unabridged
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His Last Bow
His Last Bow
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle•Unabridged
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The Valley of Fear
The Valley of Fear
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle•Unabridged
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Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson•Unabridged
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Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens•Unabridged
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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle•Unabridged
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Short Ghost and Horror Story Collection Vol. 016
Short Ghost and Horror Story Collection Vol. 016
Various•Unabridged
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Carmilla
Carmilla
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu•Unabridged
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Short Ghost and Horror Collection 006
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 006
Various•Unabridged
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Lovecraft's Influences and Favorites
Lovecraft's Influences and Favorites
Various•Unabridged
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Tongues of Conscience
Tongues of Conscience
Robert Smythe Hichens•Unabridged
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Short Ghost and Horror Story Collection Vol. 019
Short Ghost and Horror Story Collection Vol. 019
Various•Unabridged
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Audiobook TitleAuthorDurationListen Link
The Castle of OtrantoThe Castle of OtrantoHorace WalpoleUnabridgedListen▷
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Raven Edition, Volume 3The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Raven Edition, Volume 3Edgar Allan PoeUnabridgedListen▷
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 068Short Ghost and Horror Collection 068VariousUnabridgedListen▷
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 008Short Ghost and Horror Collection 008VariousUnabridgedListen▷
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 060Short Ghost and Horror Collection 060VariousUnabridgedListen▷
The RavenThe RavenEdgar Allan PoeUnabridgedListen▷
The Picture of Dorian GrayThe Picture of Dorian GrayOscar WildeUnabridgedListen▷
The Canterville GhostThe Canterville GhostOscar WildeUnabridgedListen▷
The Return of Sherlock HolmesThe Return of Sherlock HolmesSir Arthur Conan DoyleUnabridgedListen▷
His Last BowHis Last BowSir Arthur Conan DoyleUnabridgedListen▷
The Valley of FearThe Valley of FearSir Arthur Conan DoyleUnabridgedListen▷
Treasure IslandTreasure IslandRobert Louis StevensonUnabridgedListen▷
Oliver TwistOliver TwistCharles DickensUnabridgedListen▷
The Memoirs of Sherlock HolmesThe Memoirs of Sherlock HolmesSir Arthur Conan DoyleUnabridgedListen▷
Short Ghost and Horror Story Collection Vol. 016Short Ghost and Horror Story Collection Vol. 016VariousUnabridgedListen▷
CarmillaCarmillaJoseph Sheridan Le FanuUnabridgedListen▷
Short Ghost and Horror Collection 006Short Ghost and Horror Collection 006VariousUnabridgedListen▷
Lovecraft's Influences and FavoritesLovecraft's Influences and FavoritesVariousUnabridgedListen▷
Tongues of ConscienceTongues of ConscienceRobert Smythe HichensUnabridgedListen▷
Short Ghost and Horror Story Collection Vol. 019Short Ghost and Horror Story Collection Vol. 019VariousUnabridgedListen▷
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