Three Strikes Out

Unravel a gripping 1960s Broadway mystery in Three Strikes Out . When star actor Henry Marshall collapses onstage during a performance of Three Strikes Out , poisoned in front of a live audience, Inspector Jack Rivera finds himself investigating a murder committed under the brightest possible spotlight. The theatre insists the show must go on — but behind the curtain simmer ambition, envy, and old grudges that never made it into the script. From the director’s carefully guarded secrets to an understudy’s quiet resentment, every member of the cast and crew has something to hide. Among dressing rooms, shadowed wings, and late-night rehearsals, Rivera must decide who is acting and who is telling the truth… before the curtain falls on the wrong suspect. A classic, stage-bound whodunit of poisoned props, backstage rivalries, and a final revelation delivered under the theatre lights — perfect for fans of Golden Age–style mysteries and theatre intrigue. Written by Dora Laverty for Nocturnal Tales. Original mystery fiction. All rights reserved — no reproduction or adaptation permitted. This full mystery was first shared here with members and patrons — now available publicly on YouTube & Patreon. Full Mystery Audiobook Question for the Community Who did you suspect poisoned Henry Marshall — the director, the understudy, the ingénue, or someone working quietly in the shadows? Tell us your favourite theory (and the moment it changed), and where you’re listening from tonight. Disclaimer This audiobook is a work of original mystery fiction. It is created purely for entertainment and does not depict real events or individuals. Written and produced by Nocturnal Tales. No affiliation or endorsement implied. Nocturnal Tales — all rights reserved. No reproduction without permission.