The audiobook version of Henry Slasar's work, 'The Thing at the Door,' has been released by Avaye Chirok, a major publishing house specializing in audiobooks in Iran. This book, originally published in English by Random House in 1974, belongs to the genres of detective and mystical thriller.
The work is based on a Persian translation by Mandana Garshasbi, while the voice acting and direction of the audiobook belong to Bahman Vahshour. The original Persian print edition of the book was published by Qesseh Baran Publications.
The plot centers around Gail Gunnerson, a wealthy young woman whose past gradually intrudes upon her present through fear, anxious experiences, and the search for truth. A young private detective also participates in the story, attempting to protect her and uncover the motive behind her apparent psychological breakdown.
Henry Slasar, born in New York in 1927, was a highly prolific American writer whose career spanned mysticism, science fiction, television, and advertising. Throughout his career, he wrote hundreds of stories and used numerous pseudonyms. The encyclopedia of science fiction notes him as one of the most famous in the field of mystical works, including the award-winning 'The Gray Flannel Shroud.'
Slasar also had a significant career in television. He served as a lead screenwriter for the American daytime horror series 'The Edge of Night' and wrote many television scripts. His collaboration with Alfred Hitchcock deserves special mention: Slasar created 24 segments for the television anthology 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents,' which Hitchcock himself curated and produced.
His work on 'The Edge of Night' also received recognition in the television industry. Contemporary sources indicate that Slasar won an Emmy in 1974 for writing a script for a dramatic series.
The author's reputation was largely built on his ability to combine crime, mystery, and suspense with unexpected plot twists. His creative path included novels, short stories, television scripts, and plays, making him a multifaceted figure in American popular literature and television.
The production of the audiobook 'The Thing at the Door' was overseen by Bahman Vahshour, while editing and sound design were handled by Hasti Sadeghi. The total duration of the audiobook is six hours and 11 minutes. Additionally, an electronic Persian version of the book is available on the Iranian digital platform Taaghche.