Murder, Masks, and Motives

Edgar Allan Poe

Nathaniel Hawthorne

O Henry RF Media LLC

Anna Katharine Green Celia Thaxter

Narrated by Josh Innerst , Laura English , John Hopkinson , Nancy Peterson , Deborah Balm , Leah Daniels , Jerry Harris

Released: April 1, 2026
Length: 7 hrs 16 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Refuge Falls Media, LLC

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"Murder, Masks, and Motives" is a captivating anthology of classic American short fiction that delves into the shadowy undercurrents of deception and crime cloaked behind polite façades. Featuring renowned authors like Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and O. Henry, this collection reveals the chilling complexities of human motives through atmospheric tales of betrayal, obsession, and perilous truths. Each story invites listeners into a world where justice is ambiguous and appearances can be dangerously deceptive, promising a gripping experience that lingers long after the last word.

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