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  • Summary

  • A look inside the mind of Detective William Murdoch, Canada’s most popular detective.

    Detective Murdoch is a celebrated Canadian police detective who works for the Toronto Constabulary at Station House No. 4. His television character is known for playing things close to the chest. Not so in his secret diaries. A must-listen companion for fans of the Murdoch Mysteries series, The Secret Diaries of Detective Murdoch gives listeners an intriguing deep dive into the detective’s thoughts and feelings during the most significant cases and events of his life. From his entanglements with murderous admirers, to his touching devotion to the love of his life, to his complex relationship with his faith and his family, these diaries reveal surprising insights into the enigmatic character that is William Murdoch. 
    ©2020 Shaftesbury Productions AO Inc. (P)2020 Audible Originals, LLC
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Episodes
  • Call of the Wild

    Call of the Wild

    Jan 4 2021
    When his love married another, Murdoch left Toronto - and police work - for the Yukon. Drawn into a murder investigation, he realizes that his days as a detective are not yet behind him. And, as revealed in the pages of his secret diary, neither are his feelings for Julia.
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    27 mins
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  • We Two

    We Two

    Jan 4 2021
    After Julia loses a baby to a miscarriage, Murdoch turns to his diary to work through their differences, and to contemplate the life as a father that he has so far been denied.
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    30 mins
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  • Eva Pearce

    Eva Pearce

    Jan 4 2021
    The day after Eva Pearce is killed at the hands of Murdoch's wife, the detective reflects in his diary on the many times that his path crossed with that of his sly and seductive devotee, and of his private guilt that he may have welcomed this bloody outcome.
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    28 mins
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excellent!

this is a treat for all Murdoch fans. I couldn't stop. l was fascinated by his views.

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As good as the show

It is almost better than the show since Murdoch has only words and no acting to tell us his story.

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So deep

Excellent look into the psyche of a deeply humbled man. You will definitely look at Murdoch Mysteries in a new and revealing light.

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Very Enjoyable

I thoroughly enjoyed hearing from Murdoch reading from his diary. An intimate look at the detective, performed perfectly by Yannick Bisson.

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More than entertaining pastime!

These "diary entries" bring to light a depth of character and evolution unavailable in the video episodes. By "watching/listening over his shoulder" to Detective Murdoch we are inviting ourselves to descend into moral/ethical/philosphophical inquiry that is both gentle and remarkably profound in its simplicity!
Keep them coming!

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overview

I enjoyed this overview - especially as it was narrated by the TV Series actor. I am sure if I can catch any of the episodes on Ovation now, I will be a lot more oriented to what is going on in the episode. ....looking forward to more of both.... I might even look for the book(s).

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Murdoch's Secret Diaries

I think this is a fine addition to the Murdoch experience! I enjoyed it very much.

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Wonderful

I enjoyed the whole performance. The seens were so vivid that I felt like I was there part of the seen.

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Engaging summary of favourite Murdoch Mysteries

Yannick Bisson does an amazing job to refresh and review many of our favourite Murdoch Mystery episodes, keeping the listeners engaged with his skilled and enjoyable voice. The writers have added in summaries, pulling themes and stories lines together, to create these audio-versions, thereby offering listeners more insights than we have available to us by just watching the TV shows. Thank you to all those involved in bringing these audio-versions to Murdoch Mystery Fans. Definitely five stars to Yannick Bisson for his excellent audio performances.

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Encore!

I have missed this show so much. It's a great add to my daily work out. Or, it WAS. More Murdoch, please!!

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  • 05-17-21

Interesting episode synopses

Felt as if I was watching the TV Series. If you haven't seen the series this is a good lead in as it is read by the actors who appear in the series

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  • 04-20-21

A great series for fans...

Interesting perspectives, spoken by the gorgeous Detective Murdoch...well worth a listen as he examines in depth his thoughts on some of the favourite characters in the series 😊

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  • Toni
  • 02-19-21

Spoilers!

I've only just started watching Detective Murdoch. I'm in Season 2. And in the first 3 minutes of this I heard some massive spoilers about character arcs. A little context about WHEN to listen to it would have been helpful. As for the stories themselves - no idea - I had to stop listening.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 04-20-21

Engrossing

Thoroughly enjoyed each story. All in all each chapter flowed really nicely yet kept the strories interesting by being different. Loved the occasional reference to modern technology.

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  • melanie
  • 02-17-21

Disjointed

The premise of the story is good and the performance excellent. The way the story is told is disjointed and you never really feel a sense of narrative. Perhaps if it was put into chronological order that would be better.

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  • 02-09-21

wish there was more

absolutely love it wish there was more.i loved watching the show on tv . a must listen