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https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! "Boston Blackie" follows the adventures of a former safecracker turned detective, solving crimes and outwitting adversaries.

Boston Blackie is the novelization of a group of pulp short stories by Jack Boyle (1881-1928). Blackie, an ex-con with a college education, is a jewel thief based in San Francisco, who outwits the cops with the help of his wife Mary. The character was altered for a later series of popular films and radio shows to become a “reformed” jewel thief turned private eye. (Summary by Winston Tharp)

As originally created by author Jack Boyle, Boston Blackie was a safecracker - a hardened criminal who had served time in a California prison. Prowling the underworld as a detective, Boston Blackie was an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend. This collection contains episodes of Boston Blackie that premiered between 1945 and 1946.

Shorty’s been arrested by Inspector Friday for sticking up a gas station and even though he told them it was a guy named Donald Bolton, Shorty has ended up in jail. Inspector Friday informs Mary to tell Blackie that Shorty’s guilty, and he’s to keep his nose out of this case.

Arthur Burke woke up this morning in a strange office with a lump on his head, and he has no idea where he’s been for the last three weeks. Burke has read the story of the murder of George Digby in the morning paper and is afraid that he had something to do with it. Burke calls Blackie to help him find out.

John Blake seems to have committed the perfect crime. He has killed Thomas Evers, just as he told Blackie that he would. Blake also has a perfect alibi and seems to be making a fool out of Blackie! John Blake, a student of crime, has come urgently to see Blackie. He wants to know why a murderer is always caught? Blackie replies, “That’s easy because they always make a mistake.” John Blake would like to differ and informs Blackie that he is going to murder a man named Thomas Evers, he won’t tell him where or when but defies Blackie to prove it.

Blackie visits Joe Garland to pays a friend's gambling debt. Joe is murdered while Blackie is locked in an adjacent room.

Peggy Williams' pearl necklace has gone missing from her safe, and Boston Blackie was at the scene of the crime, so of course in Faraday’s book he’s the prime suspect. But the insurance company thinks it may be staged for a false insurance claim.

A man about to expose a criminal on television is poisoned by a glass of water. Three other people, however, drank the water without ill effects! Boston Blackie and Mary Wesley seem to be settling in to watch a TV show with Inspector Faraday. As the set warms up, they see Inspector Faraday and three other men seated around a table. Mary comments that the inspector seems a little nervous as he keeps hitting the water pitcher, and so does another member of the panel. But Blackie explains it's probably very warm under all those lights.

At a swank dinner party, the Masters' diamond disappears, and Mrs. Masters has been murdered.

Friend to those who have no friend! Enemy to those who would make him an enemy! It's Boston Blackie, safecracker supreme and inspiration for countless Hollywood films as well as radio and TV shows. Jack Boyle's crime fiction short stories and novellas, set in San Francisco, featuring this timeless character were originally published in magazines in 1915 then compiled into this suspense collection in 1919. The stories, however, link from one to the next, so there is continuity throughout the audiobook.

A friend to those who have no friends, an enemy to those who make him an enemy! From out of the darkened streets of radio's imagination comes the legendary criminal-turned-crime-fighter Boston Blackie! Starring Chester Morris, radio's first Blackie - and Richard Kollmar, who became Blackie's true radio voice - here are 12 great episodes of this beloved crime thriller! Join co-stars Jan Miner, Tony Barrett, Maurice Tarplin, and Lesley Woods in capers of diamonds and double-cross, of black markets and blood stains.

Created by author Jack Boyle, Boston Blackie was a master safecracker and hardened criminal who served time in a California prison. Rehabilitated, he decided to use his knowledge of the underworld to fight crime as an amateur detective. Known as "an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend", Boston Blackie's exploits were adapted to film, radio, and television.

There's a dead body in Blackie's apartment. After Blackie is lured out with a decoy telephone call, the body disappears. Then, stolen pearls find their way into Blackie's safe! Mary and Blackie return home early from the pictures to find a corpse in the dining room. While Blackie tries to explain to Mary that he knows nothing about the body, Charlie Kingston phones to say he needs to see Blackie urgently and asks him to come to his apartment.

Blackie has been asked by a famous movie making company to advise them on a few scenes of safe cracking. Mary wants him to do it, so he agrees. During one of the scenes, the leading lady is shot.

Falling for his friend's girl, he fails to reckon with an unusual roommate. The young man was tall, tanned, and impressive. There wasn’t a guest at Mrs. Parkford-Smith’s cocktail party who would deny that his presence had livened the affair considerably. The hostess especially appreciated Mr. Derek Marlow, his gentle flattery, and his absurdly amusing stories....

https://www.solgoodmedia.com Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! Enjoy "The Boston Blackie Collection," a compelling anthology of episodes from the beloved detective radio series. This collection features Boston Blackie's most intriguing cases, filled with mystery, suspense, and clever detective work. A must-listen for fans of classic crime dramas and radio shows, this collection offers timeless excitement and adventure.

Step back in time with "Old Time Radio Boston Blackie," a podcast that offers a unique blend of nostalgia and contemporary audio entertainment. Daily episodes feature the cunning detective Boston Blackie as he solves mysteries and battles adversaries, all set against the backdrop of old-time radio aesthetics. A perfect mix of history, mystery, and daily intrigue.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!

Dive into the exciting world of "Daily Boston Blakie," where each day brings a new radio adventure featuring the clever and daring Boston Blackie. Reimagined from the classic radio series, this podcast delivers daily episodes filled with suspenseful narratives and captivating character dynamics. A must-listen for enthusiasts of classic detectives and engaging storytelling.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!

"Boston Blackie Daily" for a daily dose of thrilling mysteries and adventures. Each episode resurrects the classic charm of the 1940s detective radio shows, following the enigmatic Boston Blackie as he outsmarts crooks and charms listeners with his wit and bravery. This podcast is perfect for fans of vintage crime stories and those who relish daily storytelling.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! Tune into