Suspense

audiobook

Suspense

by Isabel Ostrander

EN·~7 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
1

By ISABEL OSTRANDER

0:45
2

SUSPENSE

0:00
3

CHAPTER I.

23:27
4

CHAPTER II.

23:31
5

CHAPTER III.

25:54
6

CHAPTER IV.

20:28
7

CHAPTER V.

23:11
8

CHAPTER VI.

24:26
9

CHAPTER VII.

23:16
10

CHAPTER VIII.

24:59

Description

A sleek collection of short suspense tales invites listeners into a world where ordinary moments crack open to reveal hidden danger. Set against the backdrop of 1910s cities and remote locales, each story unfolds with crisp dialogue, keen observation, and a lingering sense of unease. The narratives range from quiet domestic mysteries to sudden, startling encounters, all tied together by an unmistakable edge of tension.

The opening story follows a young woman with a striking scar who answers a desperate advertisement for a household position. As snow swirls outside a dim boarding‑house parlor, a sleek limousine pulls up and a veiled stranger steps inside, their intent shrouded in intrigue. The girl's sharp gaze and the visitor’s unsettling questions set a charged atmosphere that promises a puzzle waiting to be solved.

Listeners will find these compact, tightly plotted pieces perfect for short, immersive sessions, each leaving a whisper of suspense that echoes long after the final line.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (437K characters)

Release date

2025-01-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Isabel Ostrander

Isabel Ostrander

1883–1924

A prolific early 20th-century mystery writer, she filled magazines and books with clever detectives, secret identities, and fast-moving suspense. She also wrote under several pen names, giving her work an extra layer of literary intrigue.

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