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Captain's Play, The

A 19th Century Historical Murder Mystery

by Clay Boutwell ...

Narrated by Clay Boutwell ...

Series series The Agora Mystery Series
Unabridged

1 hour 23 min

"On more than one occasion," said the captain, "input from the esteemed members of the Agora Society has aided our investigations. Furthermore, in at least one case, the Agora's contribution led directly to the apprehension of a murderer.""Hear, hear!" Shouted Otto, the decidedly least reserved member of our little group. The rest of us clapped politely and softly lest we further fanned the flames ... Read more

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"On more than one occasion," said the captain, "input from the esteemed members of the Agora Society has aided our investigations. Furthermore, in at least one case, the Agora's contribution led directly to the apprehension of a murderer.""Hear, hear!" Shouted Otto, the decidedly least reserved member of our little group. The rest of us clapped politely and softly lest we further fanned the flames
... Read more
Makoto 101

Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese, #101

by Clay Boutwell ...

Series Book 101 - Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese
Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine — Issue 101 (July 2026)Story-driven reading and listening practice for learners of JapaneseMakoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue blends short stories, language lessons, cultural notes, humor, and native-audio recordings — all designed to make Japanese feel natural, usable, and enjoyable.In this ... Read more

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Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine — Issue 101 (July 2026)Story-driven reading and listening practice for learners of JapaneseMakoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue blends short stories, language lessons, cultural notes, humor, and native-audio recordings — all designed to make Japanese feel natural, usable, and enjoyable.In this
... Read more
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Remember Thy Oath

A 19th Century Historical Murder Mystery

by Clay Boutwell ...

Narrated by Clay Boutwell ...

Series series The Agora Mystery Series
Unabridged

2 hours 44 min

A hidden identity. A mysterious priest. An oath left unfulfilled.Edison, the most proper member of the Agora Society, hides a past he thought was long buried. The sudden appearance of a strange priest, however, reveals secrets that demand Edison honor an oath made long ago.With news of the imminent arrival of assassins, can the members of the Agora Society and Captain Barnwell discover the truth ... Read more

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A hidden identity. A mysterious priest. An oath left unfulfilled.Edison, the most proper member of the Agora Society, hides a past he thought was long buried. The sudden appearance of a strange priest, however, reveals secrets that demand Edison honor an oath made long ago.With news of the imminent arrival of assassins, can the members of the Agora Society and Captain Barnwell discover the truth
... Read more
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Penitent Thief, The

A 19th Century Historical Murder Mystery

by Clay Boutwell ...

Narrated by Clay Boutwell ...

Series series The Agora Mystery Series
Unabridged

58 min

A string of thefts ends in a grisly murder. Certain evidence leads Captain Barnwell to suspect a former thief, Rutherford Nordlinger as the culprit. Carl Brooke becomes personally involved as Nordlinger's guilt is questioned.--In the style of Arthur Conan Doyle, Clay Boutwell brings back the Agora Society and its premiere scholar, Carl Brooke. This is the second novella in the Agora Series, the ... Read more

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A string of thefts ends in a grisly murder. Certain evidence leads Captain Barnwell to suspect a former thief, Rutherford Nordlinger as the culprit. Carl Brooke becomes personally involved as Nordlinger's guilt is questioned.--In the style of Arthur Conan Doyle, Clay Boutwell brings back the Agora Society and its premiere scholar, Carl Brooke. This is the second novella in the Agora Series, the
... Read more
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Eggs over Arsenic

A 19th Century Historical Murder Mystery

by Clay Boutwell ...

Narrated by Clay Boutwell ...

Series series The Agora Mystery Series
Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

An art critic is brutally murdered and the subject of his last review is suspected.Did the artist do it or was it one of the family members--all of whom had motive and opportunity?Join Carl Brooke and Captain Barnwell as they uncover the clues and weed through the red herrings to discover the surprising identity of the murderer. ... Read more

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An art critic is brutally murdered and the subject of his last review is suspected.Did the artist do it or was it one of the family members--all of whom had motive and opportunity?Join Carl Brooke and Captain Barnwell as they uncover the clues and weed through the red herrings to discover the surprising identity of the murderer.
... Read more
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Felled Crabapple Tree, The

A 19th Century Historical Murder Mystery Novella

by Clay Boutwell ...

Narrated by Clay Boutwell ...

Series series The Agora Mystery Series
Unabridged

3 hours 27 min

The loveliest creature on earth ... a dark secret ... and the felled crabapple treeAn anonymous telegram introduces Carl Brooke to both his future wife and her conflicted brother. Long buried secrets from the Civil War threaten to come to the forefront with the discovery of a deliberately cut tree.As he tugs at the loose threads, Carl discovers the presence of a mysterious one-legged man and the ... Read more

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The loveliest creature on earth ... a dark secret ... and the felled crabapple treeAn anonymous telegram introduces Carl Brooke to both his future wife and her conflicted brother. Long buried secrets from the Civil War threaten to come to the forefront with the discovery of a deliberately cut tree.As he tugs at the loose threads, Carl discovers the presence of a mysterious one-legged man and the
... Read more
Makoto Magazine 96

Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese, #96

by Clay Boutwell ...

Series Book 96 - Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese
Makoto Japanese Language & Culture MagazineIssue 96 (February 2026)Story-driven reading and listening practice for learners of JapaneseMakoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue blends short stories, language lessons, cultural notes, humor, and native-audio recordings, all designed to make Japanese feel natural, usable, and enjoyable.In this ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Makoto Japanese Language & Culture MagazineIssue 96 (February 2026)Story-driven reading and listening practice for learners of JapaneseMakoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue blends short stories, language lessons, cultural notes, humor, and native-audio recordings, all designed to make Japanese feel natural, usable, and enjoyable.In this
... Read more
Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 10: Urashima Taro + Audio Download

Japanese Reader Collection, #10

by Clay Boutwell ...

Series Book 10 - Japanese Reader Collection
Three of Japan's oldest and best-loved folktales — every sentence broken down for upper-beginner readers.A lazy young man sleeps for three years while his village works the fields — until a drought reveals what he was really doing all along. A kind old man's loyal dog leads him to buried gold, and a greedy neighbor's envy sets off a chain of strange transformations. A young fisherman saves a ... Read more

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Three of Japan's oldest and best-loved folktales — every sentence broken down for upper-beginner readers.A lazy young man sleeps for three years while his village works the fields — until a drought reveals what he was really doing all along. A kind old man's loyal dog leads him to buried gold, and a greedy neighbor's envy sets off a chain of strange transformations. A young fisherman saves a
... Read more
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Eye of Bennu, The

A 19th Century Historical Murder Mystery Novella

by Clay Boutwell ...

Narrated by Clay Boutwell ...

Series series The Agora Mystery Series
Unabridged

3 hours 59 min

Reeling from the horrific pain of the loss of Anne, his wife, Carl Brooke must face his ultimate nemesis, Thomas Drake. Did Drake play a hand in Anne's death?Can Carl stop Drake before he harms his daughter, Mary?Join Carl Brooke and Captain Barnwell on their final adventure together. ... Read more

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Reeling from the horrific pain of the loss of Anne, his wife, Carl Brooke must face his ultimate nemesis, Thomas Drake. Did Drake play a hand in Anne's death?Can Carl stop Drake before he harms his daughter, Mary?Join Carl Brooke and Captain Barnwell on their final adventure together.
... Read more
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Curse of the Mad Sheik, The

A 19th Century Historical Murder Mystery

by Clay Boutwell ...

Narrated by Clay Boutwell ...

Series series The Agora Mystery Series
Unabridged

2 hours 3 min

"There it was again. A moment, a flash, something indescribable and so quickly discarded that one would feel obliged to disbelieve one's own eyes had it not become inescapable by multiple repetition in my presence."Murder and intrigue abound. At the center of it all appears a mysterious sheik and his cursed ruby.--In the style of Arthur Conan Doyle, Clay Boutwell brings back the Agora Society and ... Read more

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"There it was again. A moment, a flash, something indescribable and so quickly discarded that one would feel obliged to disbelieve one's own eyes had it not become inescapable by multiple repetition in my presence."Murder and intrigue abound. At the center of it all appears a mysterious sheik and his cursed ruby.--In the style of Arthur Conan Doyle, Clay Boutwell brings back the Agora Society and
... Read more
Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese #80

Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese, #80

by Clay Boutwell ...

Series Book 80 - Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese
Makoto Magazine Series #80: The Fun Japanese Not Found in TextbooksFor Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!Let's begin with a phrase that embodies the refined elegance of the Heian period: いとおかし. At first glance, you might think it has something to do with being "strange" or enjoying "sweets" due to the 「おかし」 part. However, this expression, frequently heard in Heian ... Read more

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Makoto Magazine Series #80: The Fun Japanese Not Found in TextbooksFor Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!Let's begin with a phrase that embodies the refined elegance of the Heian period: いとおかし. At first glance, you might think it has something to do with being "strange" or enjoying "sweets" due to the 「おかし」 part. However, this expression, frequently heard in Heian
... Read more
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Peace Party Massacre, The

A 19th Century Historical Murder Mystery

by Clay Boutwell ...

Narrated by Clay Boutwell ...

Series series The Agora Mystery Series
Unabridged

1 hour 12 min

Kidnapped! An honorable man has gone missing and his wife is not in the least helpful. The sheriff dithers and every day brings death closer to a reality.It is late 1865. After hostilities cease, the Agora Society, led by the indomitable Carl Brooke, sends a group to aid the reconstruction of Wilmington Port in North Carolina and to encourage its sister society, the Nec Temere.Unknown to the ... Read more

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Kidnapped! An honorable man has gone missing and his wife is not in the least helpful. The sheriff dithers and every day brings death closer to a reality.It is late 1865. After hostilities cease, the Agora Society, led by the indomitable Carl Brooke, sends a group to aid the reconstruction of Wilmington Port in North Carolina and to encourage its sister society, the Nec Temere.Unknown to the
... Read more

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