When a series of mysterious events at West Point Military Academy brings a legendary detective out of retirement, even he isn’t prepared for the thrilling twists and turns that ensue. Follow along as the mysteries unfold in The Pale Blue Eye.

After a horrible tragedy strikes West Point Military Academy, the prestigious institution is desperate to keep the negative press at bay. They call on retired New York City police detective Augustus Landor whose reputation for solving tough cases precedes him. As he sets out on his quest to solve the bloody mystery, he meets an eager young man with his own theories about what may have happened. The young cadet is darkly moody and has a penchant for drinking. He is also a published poet and a mysterious past that seems to shift every time he recounts it. His name? Edgar Allan Poe. The brooding young man becomes his eager sidekick, and together they navigate their personal lives and the growing questions about this tragic incident.

Charles Leggett expertly narrates this fascinating and unique Audible audiobook. His excellent timing and mastery of channelling multiple characters at once bring this story to life in ways that sweep you away. It is the ideal addition to any audiobook wishlist and a good audiobook to escape with after a long day.

The Pale Blue Eye is historical fiction done as you’ve never heard before. Louis Bayard, whose other historical mystery works include Mr. Timothy, The School of Night and The Black Tower, is an expert in creating rich and complex characters that are rivalled only by his brilliant mastery of the genre. The Pale Blue Eye will transport you into a maze of the unknown that will leave you guessing from the edge of your seat until the very end.