The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Released: June 12, 2026
Length: 1 hr 29 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Gates of Imagination

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This audiobook features a narrated recounting of Edgar Allan Poe's classic story of a mysterious crime on Rue Morgue, where a brutal murder puzzles the police, prompting the clever detective Dupin to investigate. The tale showcases the beginnings of modern detective fiction, with Dupin’s analytical skills laying the groundwork for future literary detectives like Sherlock Holmes. The story explores themes of deduction, intrigue, and mystery without revealing key plot details.

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