The Beetle

Richard Marsh

Publisher: Mika

Summary

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.
What if an ancient terror could change its shape, invade the human mind, and turn the streets of Victorian London into a hunting ground?

In *The Beetle*, Richard Marsh unleashes one of the most disturbing creations of nineteenth-century Gothic horror. First published in 1897, the same year as Bram Stoker's *Dracula*, this extraordinary novel combines supernatural mystery, psychological terror, and a relentless pursuit of vengeance.

When the desperate Robert Holt encounters a mysterious figure in a deserted London house, he becomes trapped beneath the influence of a terrifying power. Neither entirely human nor easily understood, the creature possesses an unnatural ability to manipulate minds and assume different forms.

Its sinister purpose gradually emerges: revenge against Paul Lessingham, a prominent politician whose concealed past has returned to haunt him.

Through four interconnected narratives, Marsh draws listeners into a labyrinth of hypnotic control, disturbing transformations, hidden identities, and increasingly dangerous encounters.

As investigators and unsuspecting victims struggle to understand the threat, the boundaries between science, superstition, and the supernatural begin to collapse.

A sensational success in its own era, *The Beetle* remains a fascinating example of Victorian Gothic fiction, exploring fear, identity, obsession, and the unsettling power of the unknown.

This AI-narrated audiobook offers a clear, polished, and immersive listening experience, bringing Marsh's atmospheric descriptions, shifting perspectives, and mounting psychological suspense to life.

Enter the shadows of Victorian London, confront an ancient and terrifying mystery, and rediscover the forgotten Gothic masterpiece that rivaled Dracula. Start listening today!

Duration: about 13 hours (13:21:46)
Publishing date: 2026-10-23; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —