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The Horror on the Links

The Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin • Book 1

by Seabury Quinn, George A. Vanderburgh, Robert Weinberg

Narrated by Paul Woodson

3.78 ABR Score (588 ratings)
★ 3.81 Goodreads (434) ★ 4.33 Audible (154)
25h 43m Released 2017 Horror

Why Listen?

Paul Woodson's narration brings genuine menace to these pulp-era supernatural mysteries, making de Grandin's eccentric French detective feel like a character worth following through 25+ hours of genuinely creepy cases.

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About This Audiobook

Supernatural detective Jules de Grandin arrives in the quiet town of Harrisonville, New Jersey, where ordinary suburban life conceals extraordinary terrors. This French occult investigator, accompanied by his steadfast partner Dr. Samuel Trowbridge, confronts a series of bizarre cases involving demonic entities, murderous cults, and otherworldly phenomena that defy rational explanation. Drawing from the golden age of pulp fiction, these tales blend detective work with supernatural horror as de Grandin applies his unique methods to mysteries that would baffle conventional authorities.

Paul Woodson's narration captures the theatrical essence of Quinn's pulp storytelling, delivering de Grandin's colorful French exclamations and dramatic pronouncements with theatrical flair that honors the character's larger-than-life personality. His performance distinguishes between the eccentric detective's passionate outbursts and Dr. Trowbridge's more measured observations, creating distinct voices that bring their partnership to life. The audio format enhances the atmospheric tension of these vintage horror tales, with Woodson's pacing building suspense effectively during investigative sequences and maintaining the episodic rhythm that made these stories so popular in Weird Tales magazine.