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Murder by Experts

Top writers in the history of mystery and the show exhibits some of the best mystery writing known on radio.

Murder by Experts

15 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 7 hours, 1491 min)
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8 Audio CDs


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"Two Coffins To Fill"



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Mystery (1949 - 51)

One eyed Murder by Experts
Brett Halliday as Davis Dresser,
the second host, circa 1940
John Dickson CarrMasters of Mystery John Dickson Carr (author of Cabin B-13) and Brett Halliday among others hosted Murder by Expect. They were some of the top writers in the history of mystery and the show exhibits some of the best mystery writing known on radio. The show's success is based largely on it expert writing, rather than empty star talent.

John Dickson Carr is best known for writing complicated plot twists and plenty of gore. He preferred not to write in a genteel style, but rather choose a sensational style with a smart plot design. He had a flare for supernatural settings and even some slapstick comedy when appropriate. His books sold over millions of copies worldwide and in 17 different languages.

Davis Dresser worked under the name Brett Halliday. He lost one of his eyes in barbed wire while growing up in Texas and wore an eye patch for the remainder of his life. His best-known work featured the private detective Michael Shayne and Halliday was equally as prolific as Carr.

This is one of the best mystery shows available and will add much enjoyment to any mystery collection.

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    One of the cleverest OTR mystery shows. The story I listened to ended with the series getting the Edger (Allen Poe) award for best Radio Series. Clever stuff

    Eric Verified Purchase

    I enjoyed MURDER BY EXPERTS a great deal! Nothing matches SUSPENSE, which remains my all-time favorite mystery program, but MBE is a solid, well-produced show that any OTR devotee will relish.

    Joseph Verified Purchase

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  • MP3 CDs are delivered by mail. These archival quality MP3 CDs are playable in your computer and many MP3 player devices.



    15 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 7 hours, 1491 min
    15 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 7 hours, 1491 min
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    1. 15 shows – total playtime 7 hours, 24 minutes
    2. Murder By Experts 490613 001 Summer Heat.mp3
    3. Murder By Experts 490704 004 Two Coffins To Fill.mp3
    4. Murder By Experts 490711 005 Prescription For Murder.mp3
    5. Murder By Experts 490718 006 Creeper.mp3
    6. Murder By Experts 490725 007 Big Money.mp3
    7. Murder By Experts 490808 009 Dark Island.mp3
    8. Murder By Experts 490815 010 Dig Your Own Grave.mp3
    9. Murder By Experts 490829 012 Its Luck That Counts.mp3
    10. Murder By Experts 490905 013 Return Trip.mp3
    11. Murder By Experts 490912 014 I Dreamt I Died.mp3
    12. Murder By Experts 490926 016 Unseeing Witness.mp3
    13. Murder By Experts 491226 029 Case Of Missing Mind.mp3
    14. Murder By Experts 500417 045 Two Can Die As Cheaply As One.mp3
    15. Murder By Experts 500424 046 Conspiracy.mp3
    16. Murder By Experts 500522 050 Threes A Crowd.mp3
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    15 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 7 hours, 1491 min
    15 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    204 MB – total playtime 7 hours, 24 min
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    1. 15 shows – 204 MB – total playtime 7 hours, 24 minutes
    2. Murder By Experts 490613 001 Summer Heat.mp3
    3. Murder By Experts 490704 004 Two Coffins To Fill.mp3
    4. Murder By Experts 490711 005 Prescription For Murder.mp3
    5. Murder By Experts 490718 006 Creeper.mp3
    6. Murder By Experts 490725 007 Big Money.mp3
    7. Murder By Experts 490808 009 Dark Island.mp3
    8. Murder By Experts 490815 010 Dig Your Own Grave.mp3
    9. Murder By Experts 490829 012 Its Luck That Counts.mp3
    10. Murder By Experts 490905 013 Return Trip.mp3
    11. Murder By Experts 490912 014 I Dreamt I Died.mp3
    12. Murder By Experts 490926 016 Unseeing Witness.mp3
    13. Murder By Experts 491226 029 Case Of Missing Mind.mp3
    14. Murder By Experts 500417 045 Two Can Die As Cheaply As One.mp3
    15. Murder By Experts 500424 046 Conspiracy.mp3
    16. Murder By Experts 500522 050 Threes A Crowd.mp3
  • Standard Audio CDs are delivered by mail on archival quality media with up to 60 minutes on each CD and play in all CD players



    15 recordings on 8 Audio CDs. Total playtime 7 hours, 24 min
    15 recordings on 8 Audio CDs
    total playtime 7 hours, 24 min

    Murder by Experts Disc A001

    1. Murder By Experts 490613 001 Summer Heat
    2. Murder By Experts 490704 004 Two Coffins To Fill

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    Murder by Experts Disc A002

    1. Murder By Experts 490711 005 Prescription For Murder
    2. Murder By Experts 490718 006 Creeper

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    Murder by Experts Disc A003

    1. Murder By Experts 490725 007 Big Money
    2. Murder By Experts 490808 009 Dark Island

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    Murder by Experts Disc A004

    1. Murder By Experts 490815 010 Dig Your Own Grave
    2. Murder By Experts 490829 012 Its Luck That Counts

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    Murder by Experts Disc A005

    1. Murder By Experts 490905 013 Return Trip
    2. Murder By Experts 490912 014 I Dreamt I Died

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    Murder by Experts Disc A006

    1. Murder By Experts 490926 016 Unseeing Witness
    2. Murder By Experts 491226 029 Case Of Missing Mind

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    Murder by Experts Disc A007

    1. Murder By Experts 500417 045 Two Can Die As Cheaply As One
    2. Murder By Experts 500424 046 Conspiracy

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    Murder by Experts Disc A008

    1. Murder By Experts 500522 050 Threes A Crowd

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