Noir

Three Novels of Suspense

By: Richard Matheson

Narrated by: Robertson Dean

Noir contains three classic thrillers by Richard Matheson, the grand master of suspense. Originally published in the 1950s, at the very beginning of Matheson’s distinguished career, these page-turning classics are finally on audio for your listening pleasure. Now listeners everywhere can savor three unforgettable tales of crime, corruption, and cold-blooded murder.

"Someone Is Bleeding"

Dave Newton has fallen hard for Peggy, a leggy blonde with a lurid past and a heartbreaking smile. But as bloody corpses begin to litter his path, Dave is forced to confront the terrifying possibility that the woman he loves is a deranged killer.

p>"Fury on Sunday"

In the wee hours of a fateful Sunday morning, a homicidal maniac embarks on a rampage of terror and violence that threatens everyone who crosses his path, culminating in a deadly confrontation in a Manhattan apartment building.

"Ride the Nightmare"

Chris and Helen have the perfect suburban life—until Helen discovers her husband’s guilty secret. Overnight, their peaceful existence descends into a vortex of fear and brutality that may cost them the life of their only child.

©1997 Richard Matheson. Someone Is Bleeding 1953 by Richard Matheson; renewed 1981 by Richard Matheson. Fury on Sunday 1953 by Richard Matheson. Ride the Nightmare 1959 by Richard Matheson; renewed 1987 by Richard Matheson. (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“The author who influenced me the most as a writer was Richard Matheson.” (Stephen King)

Three very good suspense stories.

A master of suspense. I’m surprised they did not turn them to films. Couldn’t put it down.
The narrator creates a real sense of thrill. I enjoyed it very much .

Great Storytelling, Genius Writer

Timeless story expertly crafted, written long before cellphones and computers, still as relevant and riveting as the day it was written. Great performance as well

Not quite what I expected, and I expected more

Compared to novels like "Stir of Echoes", these felt long and drawn out. I love the economy of language used in all three, however whether the narrator or the protrayal of women, these feel dated. Listening to them, I can understand why they've been out of print for so long.

Each tale is about Regular Guy thrown into incredible situations - and reacting to them in ways that to modern folks seem unsophisticated or slow.

Someone is Bleeding is Regular Guy doesn't know when how to walk away from Crazy.

Fury on Sunday is Regular Guy trapped with escaped Crazy

Ride the Nightmare is regular Guy's past catches up to his happy home.

In every situation, Regular Guy can't seem to get out of his own way, making every wrong choice and compounding it with more wrong choices. It was tiring.

However, I'm glad I read them and while they weren't what I was expecting it was good to get a little more Matheson under my belt.

Narrator wise, Robertson Dean would not have been my first choice. Character inflection aside, his deep, resonating voice made the stories feel heavier than they probably were. This is one of those rare cases where physically reading the book may be to the Reader's advantage.

fast moving

Cannot tell that it was written over 50 years ago except a few references to cars.

fast paced. each story about 4 hrs.

excellent reader.

Noir Three Novels of Suspense

Thoroughly enjoyed all 3 stories! Will look for more books by this author! Narration was superbly done.