Classic Mysteries

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Short reviews of classic mystery novels and stories that are worth reading and re-reading

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Recent Episodes
  • "The Murders Near Mapleton," by Brian Flynn
    May 25, 2021 – 04:23
  • "The Case of the Seven Sneezes," by Anthony Boucher
    May 3, 2021 – 05:13
  • "The Condamine Case," by Moray Dalton
    Apr 27, 2021 – 05:08
  • "Murder in Married Life," by Anne Morice
    Apr 19, 2021 – 05:22
  • "Death in the Grand Manor," by Anne Morice.
    Apr 12, 2021 – 04:15
  • "The Lost Gallows," by John Dickson Carr
    Apr 5, 2021 – 06:38
  • "Tuesday the Rabbi Took Off," by Harry Kemelman
    Mar 28, 2021 – 04:32
  • "The Case of Sir Adam Braid," by Molly Thynne
    Mar 22, 2021 – 04:22
  • "A Key to Death," by Frances and Richard Lockridge
    Mar 15, 2021 – 03:52
  • "Helen Passes By," by E.R. Punshon
    Mar 8, 2021 – 04:38
  • "The Mystery of the Blue Train," by Agatha Christie
    Mar 1, 2021 – 05:04
  • "The Laughing Dog," by Francis Vivian
    Feb 22, 2021 – 04:35
  • "Murder in Vienna," by E.C.R. Lorac
    Feb 15, 2021 – 04:56
  • "The Orange Axe," by Brian Flynn
    Feb 9, 2021 – 05:30
  • "Death of a Doxy," by Rex Stout
    Feb 2, 2021 – 06:18
  • "Some Die Eloquent," by Catherine Aird
    Jan 24, 2021 – 05:22
  • "Unusual Suspects: Selected Non-Fiction," by Joseph Goodrich
    Jan 18, 2021 – 08:32
  • "A Maigret Christmas and Other Stories," by Georges Simenon
    Jan 11, 2021 – 06:51
  • "Halfway House," by Ellery Queen
    Jan 4, 2021 – 04:56
  • "The Spiked Lion," by Brian Flynn
    Dec 7, 2020 – 05:05
  • "It Walks By Night," by John Dickson Carr
    Nov 29, 2020 – 06:08
  • "The Case of the Leaning Man," by Christopher Bush
    Nov 23, 2020 – 05:00
  • "It Might Lead Anywhere," by E.R. Punshon
    Nov 16, 2020 – 05:10
  • "Crossed Skis, by Carol Carnac
    Nov 8, 2020 – 05:26
  • "The Christmas Egg," by Mary Kelly
    Nov 2, 2020 – 04:50
  • "Death and the Dutch Uncle," by Patricia Moyes
    Oct 26, 2020 – 05:21
  • "The Glimpses of the Moon," by Edmund Crispin
    Oct 19, 2020 – 06:50
  • "The French Powder Mystery," by Ellery Queen
    Oct 14, 2020 – 06:17
  • "Tread Softly," by Brian Flynn
    Oct 7, 2020 – 05:47
  • "Lord Edgware Dies," by Agatha Christie
    Oct 2, 2020 – 04:45
  • "The Adventures of Dagobert Trostler," by Balduin Groller
    Sep 23, 2020 – 07:27
  • "Poets and Murder," by Robert Van Gulik
    Sep 14, 2020 – 05:12
  • "Cécile is Dead," by Georges Simenon
    Sep 7, 2020 – 05:54
  • "The Book of the Crime," by Elizabeth Daly
    Aug 31, 2020 – 04:52
  • "Sunday the Rabbi Stayed Home," by Harry Kemelman
    Aug 24, 2020 – 05:23
  • "Death Comes to Cambers," by E.R. Punshon
    Aug 16, 2020 – 05:58
  • "The Three Taps," by Ronald A. Knox
    Aug 9, 2020 – 06:35
  • "Case Pending," by Dell Shannon.
    Aug 2, 2020 – 05:21
  • "The Black Mountain," by Rex Stout
    Jul 27, 2020 – 05:50
  • "The Box Office Murders," by Freeman Wills Crofts
    Jul 19, 2020 – 05:19
  • "The Collected Short Fiction of Ngaio Marsh," edited & introduced by Douglas G. Greene
    Jul 13, 2020 – 05:43
  • "The Triple Bite," by Brian Flynn
    Jul 6, 2020 – 05:47
  • "Death and Letters," by Elizabeth Daly
    Jun 28, 2020 – 04:46
  • "Sinister Stones," by Arthur Upfield
    Jun 21, 2020 – 06:53
  • "The Body Politic," by Catherine Aird
    Jun 15, 2020 – 05:39
  • "Murder Within Murder," by Frances and Richard Lockridge
    Jun 7, 2020 – 05:39
  • "Judge Dee at Work," by Robert Van Gulik
    May 31, 2020 – 06:10
  • "The Night of the Wolf," by Paul Halter
    May 25, 2020 – 04:23
  • "The Sybil in Her Grave," by Sarah Caudwell
    May 18, 2020 – 06:15
  • "The Case of the Counterfeit Colonel," by Christopher Bush
    May 10, 2020 – 04:47
Recent Reviews
  • Dusty Baker Street Irregulars
    A Joy
    This is a near perfect podcast. It manages to be quick, informative, and always on point. The host doesn’t waste a word but manages to give listeners a reason to grow their TBR pile.
  • Osadczuk
    A must-listen to podcast for mystery lovers.
    Entertaining reviews of classic golden age mysteries by someone who obviously loves the genre. My “must read” list has grown greatly because of this podcast.
  • ALJScott
    Four star
    I love this review of golden age mysteries. It’s so relaxing. I look forward to each new review. One question though have you ever reviewed any Mickey Spillane books?
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    Worthwhile podcast
    I can’t get enough. I love the golden age mysteries and this podcast gives you just enough info to peak your interest. Fun and informative.
  • Anoй
    A cozy listen
    After a stressful day, I love sitting down to listen to Les Blatt's thoughtful reviews. They offer some history and insight all by themselves, even if I wasn't constantly on the hunt for new mystery novels. This podcast somehow captures the coziness of reading a classic mystery too. I really enjoy Les' work.
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    Excellent
    Thank you for this effort. I'm in!
  • Mystery buff librarian
    Neglected classics featured here
    I listen religiously each week to this wonderful podcast, and have found some vintage mystery gems among the books discussed. You really get a taste of the book, which helps you decide whether to track it down, since many are out of print. Thanks so much!
  • AnchorsUSMC
    Excellent Podcast!
    Les is a great narrator, easily sweeping you into the world of classic mystery. I always tune in. Keep them coming!
  • John Fermendzin
    Bravo!
    Wonderful reintroductions and introductions.
  • Aarlene
    Bravo
    Excellent!
  • K a tie
    great for finding old gems
    I am really enjoying this podcast. I love that I am discovering authors that I have known little about. Very entertaining and informative.
  • sght
    perfect for restless discriminating book lover
    Les Blatt deserves our thanks and praise for devoting himself to spreading the word about many out of print literary mysteries. He is clearly a discerning reader, a true lover of the mystery genre, and a generous, enthusiastic fan of a wide variety of writers. You will be impressed by the amount of information about each novel he can pack into a five minute review. You will also be infected by his enthusiasm for each book he is discussing. Every podcast has been enjoyable. Bravo Mr. Blatt for taking this project upon yourself. It is a service to all of us hungry readers. Thank you for your civic minded spirit to the universe of readers out here. I applaud you as much as you applaud the authors you love. All authors -- even the ghosts of authors -- need readers like you.
  • charpaddy
    Fabulous Podcast for Mystery Book fans
    This is a really cool podcast that practically MAKES you go and get the book to read. There is JUST enough information about the book's plot and author to tease you into reading it. Thankfully, the books are still in print and available from the library or amazon (used) for a small sum. A cool podcast for anyone who likes vintage mysteries (books and some short story anthologies are reviewed). Some of the books are obscure and while I am a big mystery fan, I haven't heard or read most of these books. It's like a whole new area to mine that I didn't even suspect was there. This podcast is AWESOME! Keep up the great work!!!
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