Inspector Morse: Decieved by Flight/Infernal Serpent/Masonic Mysteries/the Ghost in the Machine (Inspector Morse)

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Summary: A Mystery Lover's Traveling Companion
Review: On a long car trip, who could make better traveling companions than the brilliant Inspector Morse and his able assistant Sgt. Lewis? Acorn Audio has faithfully transferred four original episodes of the "Mystery!" television series to audio cassette, with the actual dialogue and musical score intact. Each episode is recorded on two cassettes with a total running time of around two hours. The episodes include "The Ghost in the Machine", "The Infernal Serpent", "Masonic Mysteries", and "Deceived by Flight".

"The Ghost in the Machine" involves Morse and Lewis in the investigation of an art theft which soon becomes a search into the circumstances of the death of a member of the British nobility. "The Infernal Serpent" begins with what appears to be the murder of an Oxford don during a simple mugging incident. By the time the case is concluded, the secrets of the college and its master are exposed. "Deceived by Flight" involves Sgt. Lewis going undercover as a member of a cricket team to solve the murder of one of its players. Finally, in "Masonic Mysteries" Inspector Morse undergoes a series of "trials by fire and water" inspired by the opera "The Magic Flute". Finding who is causing this to happen and why exposes Morse and Lewis to the mind of a twisted genius bent on revenge. The sound quality of the cassettes is excellent and voice over narration is provided to provide the listener with the appropriate visual effects. This is especially critical in "Masonic Mysteries" where much of the story revolves around the actions of the characters.

For fans of the Morse mysteries, listening to these stories on tape is an audio treat. For those who have not experienced the characters on television, here is a golden opportunity to become acquainted with them through the actors that brought them to life.

There is one small critcism of the tape: there are long periods of silence at the end of each side of the cassettes. This was apparently done to spread the episodes out evenly over two tapes. This is minor flaw, however, in an otherwise excellent endeavour. I look forward to additional episodes being made available in this format.

Rating:
Summary: A Mystery Lover's Traveling Companion
Review: On a long car trip, who could make better traveling companions than the brilliant Inspector Morse and his able assistant Sgt. Lewis? Acorn Audio has faithfully transferred four original episodes of the "Mystery!" television series to audio cassette, with the actual dialogue and musical score intact. Each episode is recorded on two cassettes with a total running time of around two hours. The episodes include "The Ghost in the Machine", "The Infernal Serpent", "Masonic Mysteries", and "Deceived by Flight".

"The Ghost in the Machine" involves Morse and Lewis in the investigation of an art theft which soon becomes a search into the circumstances of the death of a member of the British nobility. "The Infernal Serpent" begins with what appears to be the murder of an Oxford don during a simple mugging incident. By the time the case is concluded, the secrets of the college and its master are exposed. "Deceived by Flight" involves Sgt. Lewis going undercover as a member of a cricket team to solve the murder of one of its players. Finally, in "Masonic Mysteries" Inspector Morse undergoes a series of "trials by fire and water" inspired by the opera "The Magic Flute". Finding who is causing this to happen and why exposes Morse and Lewis to the mind of a twisted genius bent on revenge. The sound quality of the cassettes is excellent and voice over narration is provided to provide the listener with the appropriate visual effects. This is especially critical in "Masonic Mysteries" where much of the story revolves around the actions of the characters.

For fans of the Morse mysteries, listening to these stories on tape is an audio treat. For those who have not experienced the characters on television, here is a golden opportunity to become acquainted with them through the actors that brought them to life.

There is one small critcism of the tape: there are long periods of silence at the end of each side of the cassettes. This was apparently done to spread the episodes out evenly over two tapes. This is minor flaw, however, in an otherwise excellent endeavour. I look forward to additional episodes being made available in this format.