Great American Suspense

various authors

Apr 2000 · Blackstone Audio Inc. · Narrated by Geraint Wyn Davies

About this audiobook

Immerse yourself. Savor the best storytelling from the greatest authors of the supernatural; the haunting language and brilliant rendition create an extraordinary atmosphere.This audio recording includes:"Ethan Brand" by Nathaniel Hawthorne: a lime-burner and his young son encounter the man searching for the Unpardonable Sin."The Yellow Sign" by Robert W. Chambers: using the rich, gothic language of Poe, the author creates a similar shocking effect."The Oval Portrait" by Edgar Allan Poe: a painter exchanges the life of his young bride for a painted image."The Upper Berth" by F. Marion Crawford: apparent suicides aboard a ship lead to uncanny supernatural conclusions."An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce: one of the most famous short stories ever written.

About the author

Geraint Wyn Davies is a stage, film, and television actor. Born in Britain and educated in Canada, he has worked in Britain, Canada, and the United States. His stage career began in Quebec City when he appeared in The Fantasticks, Red Emma, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. He went on to perform in many Shakespeare productions with various companies, including London's Centre Stage and the British Actors Theatre Company, and he has performed at several festivals, such as Ontario's Stratford Shakespeare Festival and the Atlantic Theatre Festival. His audiobook credits include Great American Suspense and Great Classic Hauntings.