Check out: The Gentleman From Hell

About this episode

Three private detectives investigate the mystery of Cold Sparrow, a town whose entire population disappeared without a trace over twenty years ago.

Three private detectives investigate the mystery of Cold Sparrow - a town that's entire population disappeared without a trace over twenty years ago. Together, the detectives seek to unravel the town's mysteries and find the enigmatic Benjamin Veers, an eccentric billionaire who resided in the once picturesque town. Credits: Written by Mark Anzalone Edited by Walker Kornfeld Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone -- Mace voiced by Steven Zivic Leon voiced by Sam Stark Phyllis voiced by Aubrey Akers Benjamin Veers voiced by Mark Anzalone Edward Veers voiced by Mark Anzalone Charlie Prist voiced by Mark Anzalone -- Intro music by Steven Anzalone Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered

• mystery
• detectives
• disappearance
• billionaire
• investigation

Keywords

• private detectives
• Cold Sparrow
• mystery
• Benjamin Veers
• disappearance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Gentleman From Hell

Places: Cold Sparrow

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