Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent


Read by Pete Milan

(4.6 stars; 169 reviews)

Those who have read "Ashton-Kirk, Investigator" will recall references to several affairs in which the United States government found the investigator's unusual powers of inestimable service. In such matters, tremendous interests often stand dangerously balanced, and the most delicate touch is required if they are not to be sent toppling. As Ashton-Kirk has said: "When a crisis arises between two of the giant modern nations, with their vast armies, their swift fleets, their dreadful engines of war, the hands which control their affairs must be steady, secret, and sure. Otherwise an unthinkable horror might be brought about." It frequently happens that such a crisis arises, the issue is joined and fought out to the bitter end, and the watchful public press never gets even a hint of it. Indeed, if the secret archives of the nations were thrown open for inspection, a long series of appalling dangers would be shown to have been passed by each—dangers arising from small and apparently remote things, but capable of swift and deadly growth. Experience, steady courage, and sure talent are required in dealing with such things; and these qualities Ashton-Kirk possesses in abundance. To be sure, the departments of the government have the "Secret Service" at their hand; but the specialist is called in when the general practitioner is at a loss, and he is as much a part of the structure as his regularly employed colleague. The adventure of the present story is only one of many to be told of Ashton-Kirk. (Summary by John Thomas McIntyre) (8 hr 41 min)

Chapters

00 - Introduction 3:01 Read by Pete Milan
01 - Some Peculiar Circumstances 37:22 Read by Pete Milan
02 - Ashton-Kirk Goes To Eastbury 30:45 Read by Pete Milan
03 - An International Affair 22:45 Read by Pete Milan
04 - The Taking Off of Dr. Morse 17:34 Read by Pete Milan
05 - The Hound Strikes The Trail 21:25 Read by Pete Milan
06 - The Visit of Okiu 20:42 Read by Pete Milan
07 - The Methylene Stain 22:49 Read by Pete Milan
08 - The House on Fordham Road 15:31 Read by Pete Milan
09 - Okiu Once More 14:03 Read by Pete Milan
10 - Some Startling Intelligence 13:15 Read by Pete Milan
11 - A Ray of Light 19:28 Read by Pete Milan
12 - Karkowsky Gets Some Attention 14:25 Read by Pete Milan
13 - Old Nanon Speaks 15:33 Read by Pete Milan
14 - Okiu Writes A Letter 7:17 Read by Pete Milan
15 - Almost! 23:52 Read by Pete Milan
16 - In The Dark 16:42 Read by Pete Milan
17 - The Silhouettes 16:41 Read by Pete Milan
18 - Gone! 14:29 Read by Pete Milan
19 - The Taxi-Cab 26:23 Read by Pete Milan
20 - Fresh Developments 10:21 Read by Pete Milan
21 - The Man with the Decoration 14:27 Read by Pete Milan
22 - The German Embassy Ball 31:27 Read by Pete Milan
23 - What Von Stunnenberg Thought 13:14 Read by Pete Milan
24 - Surprised! 17:20 Read by Pete Milan
25 - Caught! 20:22 Read by Pete Milan
26 - The Truth 20:36 Read by Pete Milan
27 - Conclusion 19:23 Read by Pete Milan

Reviews


(3 stars)

I want to give this 5 stars just for Pete Milan. He’s an excellent reader. My only issue with him, and this is probably more of a technical audio assembly issue, is that when he announces the opening and ending of each chapter, it’s considerably louder than the rest of the section. Why this only gets 3 stars is because this story is just ok. It’s too long. The author could have wrapped up at the 1/3 mark. The second third of the book is filling in the unknown backstory and the last third is tedious & unnecessary. I skipped a lot of chapters at the end just to finish.

Fun old mystery excellently read


(5 stars)

This novel, despite being over 100 years old, sounds surprisingly modern in places. The narrator made this even more fun with his tremendous skill and talent for finding just the right voice and intonation for each character. Very well done!


(5 stars)

Mr. Milan is the best reader I have ever had the pleasure of listening too. He effortlessly transitions from male to female and multiple language accents making each one distinctive and enjoyable. I wish all your books were read by him.

Really enjoyable murder mystery.


(5 stars)

This was the 2nd of two stories with Ashton-Kirk. He corrects, not a detective, an investigator. And it is how he pursues the answer to so many false statements, lead and roadblocks.

A great "who-done it"


(5 stars)

This is by far the best story that I've listened to buy this author; it kept me guessing till the very end. The reader did an excellent job as usual.


(5 stars)

Pete Milan seemed to have alot of fun reading this. I certainly enjoyed his interpretation and many voices and accents that he obviously is gifted with. So thank you Pete.


(5 stars)

very good story, wish to thank the narrator thanks for not OVER EXTENDING YOUR VOICE ACTING INTO THE NARRATION.. THAT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.. THANKS LIBIRvox

Ashton- Kirk


(4 stars)

Good mystery and a very awesome job of reading by Pete Milan. Enjoyed it hope to see more of Ashton-Kirk in the future.