My Friend the Murderer, Arthur Conan Doyle
My Friend the Murderer, Arthur Conan Doyle
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My Friend the Murderer

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: Saethon Williams

Unabridged: 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/20/2026

Synopsis

Step into the darker side of Victorian crime fiction with My Friend the Murderer, a gripping short story by Arthur Conan Doyle that explores guilt, betrayal, and the inescapable weight of past crimes. Centered on the chilling figure of Wolf Tone Maloney—a hardened convict tied to a string of brutal murders—the story unfolds within the bleak confines of prison life, where moral certainty is anything but clear. Through a tense and revealing conversation between Maloney and the prison doctor, Conan Doyle examines the psychology of a man who betrayed his criminal allies to save his own life, only to find himself trapped by fear, resentment, and looming revenge. Stark, atmospheric, and morally complex, this tale offers a powerful meditation on survival and consequence, showcasing Conan Doyle’s mastery beyond detective fiction and appealing to fans of classic crime, noir, and psychological drama.

About Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British writer best known for his creation of the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. In addition to being considered a father of detective fiction, he also wrote a series of science-fiction adventures starring the brilliant, daring, and comical Professor Challenger.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jimmy on January 23, 2022

This book seems to be a collection of Sir Arthur's worse short stories. I have read some of his other short stories, and some are pretty good ones. these stories are not so much. I gave it two stars because the writing is good, just not the plot.......more

Goodreads review by Jeanette on December 08, 2011

The pointless narrative of a violent and selfish man.........more

Goodreads review by Teemu on January 19, 2024

My Friend the Murderer is an early ACD short story, first published in the London Society magazine in 1882. In other words, this is ACD before Holmes. I had presumably read this story before, but it hadn’t left any permanent traces in my brain, except for the truly excellent title. Unfortunately the......more

Goodreads review by Yogin on January 11, 2026

Not exactly a mystery story as one might expect from A. C. Doyle, but nonetheless it was an interesting one. This is more of a philosophical tale, where a man despite doing the right thing is eventually remembered for all the bad things he did earlier in life. Basically, if you choose the wrong path......more

Goodreads review by Teena on August 01, 2025

A quick descent read. Not really thrilling as other novels of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It portrays an intersection of reality and complex human behaviours, quite different from the common detective novels. A different take from the author.......more

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