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The Valley of Ghosts
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
The Valley of Ghosts' squarely plants you smack-bang in the middle of a tiny close-knit aristocratic English town that is beset by more than just ghosts alone, as he is all too quick to discover.
The guilt-ridden past and present of the town's inhabitants together with the ever-growing restlessness of the "ghosts" transforms the plot into a wild goose chase of buried secrets intertwined with blackmail, love intrigues, and shady under-the-table dealings.
The mysterious murder around which the story revolves and the troubled lives of the town's residents lend many levels of complexity and suspense to this detective tale, which is why it is perhaps not surprising to find it was later adapted into a silent movie in 1928. In fact, Wallace's work has been adapted for film many times with actors like Jack Black, Adrien Brody and Jamie bell portraying characters from his books.
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Captains of Souls
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
"Captains of Souls" is an atypical piece of detective crime fiction work from Edgar Wallace, one of the most prolific British writers of the 20th century. Centring around Ambrose Sault, who has managed to find a rather suspicious way to merge a soul with a body of another, the novel unfolds into a tragedy circling around criminals, financial fraud, blackmail as well as cold murder. The novel takes a turn around the sinister objectives of Salt, whose encounter with the other characters leaves their lives changed forever. Mystery crime drama, comedy of manners and melodrama all at once, "Captains of Souls" makes for a thrilling and well-written read full of suspense and will be enjoyed by fans of Netflix shows such as "Behind Her Eyes".
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A Debt Discharged
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
"A Debt Discharged" is a gripping thriller novel about gangs and forgery by the acclaimed British author Edgar Wallace. The gifted Thomas Maple and his niece Verity live together on Crystal Palace Road in London, although she's unaware of the details of his mysterious past. Working for bank engraving company, he becomes involved with a forgery scandal, gang violence and life-threatening complications with an American millionaire. Eventually, a detective smells a rat and sets on their trail, but will Verity get the full truth about her uncle? A perfect thriller mystery, "A Debt Discharged" is a classic must-read for fans of early crime fiction and for those, who enjoy shows including 'Lupin' and 'Peaky Blinders'.
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The Melody of Death
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
A 1915 short story by Edgar Wallace, 'The Melody of Death' is a thrilling crime story. A mysterious melody causes a young man to descend into mania whenever he hears the tune. Newly married, he is convinced that death is coming for him, and wants to make sure that his new wife will be well provided for following his demise. A fast-paced page-turner, this is an exhilarating and dramatic tale from the famous author.
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The Clue of the New Pin
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
Jesse Trasmere is a penny-pinching miser with no faith in banks, instead he keeps his vast fortune in a locked vault at his fortress mansion. Rex Lander his dependant nephew is unhappy with his allowance but before he can talk to his uncle, Jesse rushes out of town on business. The story takes a dramatic turn when Jesse's body is uncovered inside the locked vault and all eyes fall on Rex. Typical of Wallace's work there is a splendid cast of brilliant supporting characters in this beautifully designed 'whodunnit'. With plenty of mystery, intrigue and subversion this book is perfect for anyone with a passion for mysteries or those of you who loved 'Knives Out'.
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The Daffodil Mystery
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
In 'The Daffodil Mystery', Lyne a womanising shop owner sets out to frame a former employee for embezzlement for spurning his crude advances. Before his contrived plan can come to fruition however, he is found murdered in Hyde Park, daffodils strewn across his corpse. Enter renowned Detective Jack Tarling and his ace assistant Ling Chu who are tasked with finding Lyne's murderer. Their methods are unusual but they might be just what this case needed. This novel is packed with a stunning ensemble of fantastic characters and brilliant plot twists that continually muddy the water leaving everything in doubt. It is a perfect read for fans of Benedict Cumberbatch's 'Sherlock' or anyone who loves the Detective genre.
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Kate Plus Ten
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
Kate, an orphan with a brilliant mind, leads a massive underground criminal organisation. She pulls of daring heists using the insider knowledge she gleams from her position as a powerful aristocrat's secretary. Scotland Yard is suspicious, they know something is not right about this brilliant young woman but they can never trace the crimes back to her, and her Colonel uncle makes her practically untouchable. Inspector Pemberton is assigned to the case but can he take her down without breaking the law himself? This daring novel of the femme fatale rages along at a blinding pace, populated with brilliantly devised characters and an intricate plot this is a must read for anyone who loved ABC's 'Revenge'.
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The Three Oak Mystery
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
A gripping, fast-paced mystery by the prolific Edgar Wallace, 'The Three Oak Mystery' puts forth a tale of two whimsical London detectives, Socrates and Lexington Smith, who become inadvertently intertwined in a chain of inexplicable paranormal events one evening whilst staying overnight at a friend's manor house.
"Come three oaks" a ghostly light dashing across the lawn spells in Morse code. Shaken by the happenings of the night before, the brothers elect to take a walk down the same route the following morning and, horrified, discover the body of a petrified elderly gentleman tied to an oak tree, a purple bullet wound gleaming in the sunlight. This gruesome unearthing is only the first of a menagerie of mysterious occurrences which the two men stumble upon that day, leaving them with no choice but to bite the bullet and unravel the curse of the Three Oaks.
Readers will be delighted to find that Wallace's work has been adapted for film many times with actors like Jack Black, Adrien Brody and Jamie Bell portraying characters from his books.
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The Book of All Power
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
The Book of All Power' takes place in the years before the First World War and until many years after the Bolshevik revolution in Russia. Malcom Hay, an engineer for a Ukrainian-English oil firm, comes into possession of 'The Book of All Power' from the elderly Israel Kensky who tells him it can turn people in to his puppets. Upon arriving in Russia, Hay becomes embroiled in a web of conspiracy that will strike at all levels of society from the Grand Duchess of the royal Russian family to the heads of the underground mob. This novel is packed with conspiracy, assassinations, murder and intrigue with plot twists at every turn that will leave the reader spinning. If you loved 'The Man in the High Tower' you'll love this action packed novel.
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The Angel of Terror
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
Angel of Terror' is a tale of the femme fatale, a vast family fortune and the lengths people will go for money. Behind the mask of this sweet faced, beautiful woman is a cold, unflinching 'Angel of Terror' who will manipulate and bend those around her to her will with her forked tongue. It is an incredibly fast-paced book, with a riveting plot and phenomenal dialogue, intersected with bouts of humour and satire. It is a perfect read for anyone who loved ABC's award winning show 'Revenge'.
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The Strange Countess
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
A novel full of intriguing characters who you can never fully trust, if you loved Netflix's 'You' you'll love this.
This shadowy mystery novel follows Lois an unassuming young girl who has just been hired as the secretary for a wealthy countess. As the days progress she begins to notice a man everywhere she goes, following her, relentlessly. Soon she becomes wrapped in a web of secrets, betrayal and deceit that might cost her life.
It is a carefully crafted plot that tears ahead with blinding pace never letting you catch your breath. Its fact paced structure make the book perfect for someone on the go looking for a mighty injection of classic mystery in to their lives.
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Down Under Donovan
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
Down under Donavan' follows an ex-convict who strikes it rich gambling, but as the famous philosopher from Brooklyn, Notorious B.I.G once suggested "Mo' Money, Mo' Problems", and soon a murder lies in the wake of his new found fortune. Wallace weaves an intricate and detailed plot around an ensemble of brilliant characters of gangsters, colonial officers, vile aristocrats and damsels in distress. It is a book with a phenomenal pace and stunning plot twists, a perfect read for fans of the thriller mysteries or anyone who loved Mark Wahlberg's 'The Gambler'.
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The Flying Fifty-Five
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
Stella Barrington a wealthy trainer and stable owner comes across a mysterious tramp one day at the stables after he has fended off an attack from some fellow tramps. Impressed by his demeanour and stature and assuming him to be a war veteran she offers him the position of Head Lad in her stable. Bill the tramp accepts, and joins the team as they compete at the worlds most renowned race tracks. However, a rival stable plots on their downfall, seeking to topple the premier stable once and for all they will stop at nothing to crush Stella. Soon Bill begins to raise questions in Stella's mind as well, is he truly who he says he is? This mystery novel is threaded with a dynamic plot and a stunning cast, making this punchy novel a must for anyone who loved 'Secretariat' or 'Black Beauty'.
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The Blue Hand
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
A classic thriller novel 'The Blue Hand' is built on intrigue, mystery and the strength of its cast. Packed full with the mysterious, the supernatural and the threat of an unrelenting villain it is a fast-paced read interjected with moments of beauty and romance. It is a potent thriller with wonderfully crafted plot twists and a powerful conclusion. The novel was loosely adapted in the West German horror film 'Creature with the Blue Hand' starring acclaimed actor Klaus Kinski.
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The Books of Bart
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
The Books of Bart' is an interesting entry in Wallace's body of work as it is not a thriller or a mystery, it is in fact surprisingly up front about itself. The story centres on several unapologetically terrible people, who attack each other not with weapons but their words. The whole plot is one large double cross, littered with smoke and mirrors and betrayal at every corner. It does maintain many features typical of Wallace's work however such as it's fantastic cast of characters which power the story to great heights and his brilliant world building. For anyone that loved 'Knives Out' this book is for you.
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The Terrible People or the Gallows' Hand
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
A classic mystery novel and a cheeky sense of humour are often associated with the works of Conan Doyle, but Edgar Wallace's 'The Terrible People' is just as gripping and inventive as Sherlock Holmes. A gang of criminals return from the dead to haunt an heiress, as they seek to find redemption for crimes they didn't commit.
It is a novel which never ages and has remnants of a Gothic horror, as the protagonist attempts to exert revenge on those who have wronged him - his executors.
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Jack O'Judgment
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
"Jack O'Judgment" is a classic thriller novel by the inimitable Edgar Wallace. The memorable crime story revolves around a masked vigilante, who wreaks havoc among a successful gang of organised London blackmailers, leaving only a Jack of Clubs as a trace that he was there. The star of the novel is a male protagonist that is both light-hearted and frivolous, as well as cruel towards injustice and the larger-than-life villains. Just like in "The Four Just Men", Wallace arguably promotes vigilantism as the only solution to a feeble justice system. An excellent mystery that leaves the reader guessing in suspense about the identity of the elusive masked man, perfect for lovers of the likes of Sherlock Holmes.
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A King by Night
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
Another brilliant novel from the king of mystery ' A King by Night' is a signature turn for famed British author Edgar Wallace. A series of murders has left Scotland Yard puzzled, to solve this one they will need to employ some more unconventional methods. It is a novel with high stakes and biting humour, weaved in to a plot that will have you spinning. This novel is perfect for anyone that loved 'How to Get Away With Murder'.
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The Man From Morocco
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
There are three things that can keep John Morlake awake at night. For the last ten years, he has spent his life trying to solve the mystery of the unknown sailor that had been found dead close to a highway. During the same 10 years "The Black", a mysterious robber from London's underworld has been able to terrorise the city by carrying out daring robberies and evading capture.
Outside of the criminal world, Morlake uses a lot of energy thinking about the big city financier trying to buy the Estate of Lord Carston with the idea that he can get the hand of the lord's daughter, Lady Joan, as part of the bargain. What is curious about the financier is that he has business connections in Morocco and the UK. Why Morocco? As time goes by and the plot unravels, Wallace begins to realise that the three mysteries he has spent so much time thinking about are not three mysteries, but one!
Readers looking for the next didn't-see-that-coming thriller like 'Behind her Eyes' by Sarah Pinborough will fall for this novel immediately. A TV series based on the novel premiered on Netflix in 2021 with Eve Hewson, Tom Bateman, Simona Brown and Robert Aramayo in leading roles.
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Barbara on Her Own
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
The old-fashioned Maber and Maber department store is struggling for business. It's not a patch on the modern Atterman's store down the street. When Barbara, the goddaughter and secretary to Mr Maber, forges a plan, an unexpected turn of events unfolds. Mr Maber is found dead and Barbara is the prime suspect. Now, it's up to Barbara to prove her innocence. But what really happened to Mr Maber and how will Barbara convince the police? A rollicking read full of laughs, 'Barbara on Her Own' is perfect for fans of Richard Osman's 'The Thursday Murder Club' and the runaway hit 'Knives Out' with Daniel Craig.
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The Yellow Snake
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
A crooked merchant banker. The tantalising wealth of a distant relative. A bribe promising to wipe the slate clean.
Stephen Narth needs £50,000 to keep out of prison. When his uncle unexpectedly offers a solution, an exciting and dangerous journey to China begins. But Narth must pull the strings of fate to secure his future. And time waits for no one when seedy businessmen and corrupt assassins are at hand.
Who will keep their side of the bargain? And more importantly, will Narth come out on top?
Outlandishly fun and outrageously daring, Edgar Wallace's thriller 'The Yellow Snake' is perfect for fans of 'Peaky Blinders'.
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The Crimson Circle
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
When a man ignores his last warning to pay £100,000, it is his son who finds him dead on the next morning. Revolving around a mysterious circle, specializing in blackmail, called The Crimson Circle, Wallace's novel is filled with all the prerequisites for a perfect detective story: a brilliant, almost all-knowing detective, superbly crafted criminal mastermind, strong women characters, and a dramatic twist in the end. The cliched, old-fashioned "suspect everyone" plot is perfect for a summer read and for those who like solving crimes on paper.
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The Daughters Of The Night
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
'The Daughters of the Night' follows Jim Bartholomew, an unconventional bank manager as his life is turned upside down. Thrust in to a chaotic situation with an ensemble of brilliant characters ,from the sweet Margot, to the beautiful Mrs. Markham and a mysterious American, Jim will have to think fast if he hopes to survive. With a potent dose of supernatural from the Roman deities of punishment, this mystery novel is a thrill from start to finish and is a must read for anyone who loved 'Supernatural'.
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The Duke in the Suburbs
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
Dukes aren't meant to be Texas Cowboys. But the Duc de Montevillier is just that. Having made his fortune in silver, he relocates to the leafy London suburb of Kymott Crescent-much to the dismay of his new middle-class neighbours. Hijinks ensue as the Duke falls in love, does battle with enemies from back out west, and gets to grip with polite society.
Edgar Wallace is best known for his thrillers, but this comedy shows off his incredible range as a writer. Droll and fizzy, "The Duke of the Suburbs" has the flavour of a P.G. Wodehouse story.
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Number Six
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
James Bond meets Sherlock Holmes in this classic, high-octane, spy thriller.
When the police can't find the evidence to put away master criminal Caesar Valentine, there's only one man for the job.
Number Six, a secret undercover agent that operates outside the law.
The only problem is, nobody knows who Number Six is, not even Scotland Yard...
This action-packed page-turner will keep you hooked until the end. A must-read for fans of James Bond, Alfred Hitchcock, and John Buchan.
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The Man Who Bought London
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
The Man Who Bought London' follows the American King Kerry, an absurdly rich real estate tycoon who spends his time buying up swathes of London real estate to redevelop for the benefit of the poorer members of society. However his plans are disrupted by a former business associate who threatens to thwart his efforts. Under this immense pressure will the Good Samaritan persona crumble?
It is a novel with brilliantly fast action, a stunning cast of characters and punchy dialogue layered over with a healthy dose of subversion. If you loved 'Succession' we guarantee you'll love this classic caper.
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Private Selby
by Edgar Wallace
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Prophetic and chilling at once, Edgar Wallace's alternate history crime novel "Private Selby" deals with the author's fear of a potential German invasion of Britain shortly before the outbreak of the Great War. Credited with being one of the writers who predicted the First World War, the novel follows the life of a young rascal Dick Selby, who enters the British military and whose life spins into unexpected disarray as a result of a sudden invasion. From that moment on, his life becomes an arena of conflicting feelings and emotions, reflecting his traumatic wartime experience. A true page-turner, the short novel combines the best of military fiction, love-filled drama and crime and is a must-read for fans of both classic crime fiction and military history.
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Tam O' the Scoots
by Edgar Wallace
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Tam o' the Scoots' is a book that cannot help but stand out from the rest of Wallace's fiction. In a good way, at that. It is a collection of ten short stories chronicling - in striking detail - the dire straits of a brilliant Scottish aircraft pilot whose heyday coincided with the First World War.
Casting light on the historical accuracy of the situations Tam underwent with the 'scoots' (Tam's Scottish pronunciation of scouts, which was what fighter pilots were dubbed back in the day) and the psychological inner workings of what constitutes a reliable pilot, Wallace's collection is comprised of light and sometimes sketchy tall-tales, served with a quintessential inkling of humour and action. Insightful and attention-grabbing!
Readers young and old alike will be excited to discover that Wallace's work has been adapted for the big screen many times with actors like Jack Black, Adrien Brody and Jamie Bell portraying characters from his books.
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The Ringer
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
The Ringer, the legendary killer is dead, his body pulled from the Sydney harbour, the world may now breathe a sigh of relief. That is until the Ringer's sister is found dead in the Thames. Inexplicably, the killer lives once more and he has returned to London for cruel vengeance, starting with those who were supposed to protect his sister, among them a top lawyer who represents most of the wealthy families in London. When the bodies begin to pile up, Scotland Yard's Detective Wembury is assigned to the case once more, determined to catch his man once and for all. It is a thrilling detective novel with a brilliant cast of characters, a fast pace and beautiful description. It is a novel perfect for anyone who loved 'Elementary'.
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Double Dan
by Edgar Wallace
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Double Dan' is a globe-trotting detective caper which takes us from the streets of London to the sprawling heat of Australia. Someone has been masquerading as our protagonist to abscond with huge sums of money, but who? In a tale with a brilliantly compelling cast of characters, secret passage ways, plot twists and even a little bit of the supernatural, comes another brilliant detective novel from acclaimed author, Edgar Wallace. It is a novel perfect for anyone that loves a bit of 'Sherlock' in their lives.
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The Northing Tramp
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
With tramps, gangsters and English nobility, 'The Northing Tramp' is step away from Edgar's usual setting. This crime classic jumps right into it with a tramp making a run for the Canadian border after getting married in a drunken slumber. As you meet characters and visual various settings, make sure you don't forget a detail because as the plot twists and turns, you'll be flicking back through it to decipher the clever conclusion.
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The Missing Million
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
A handsome young man goes missing the night before his wedding-day, along with one million pounds. Detective James Sepping is assigned to the case, assisted by the intrepid Joan Walton, they will soon begin to uncover a trail of bodies leading to a sinister truth. They will tangle with the 'Prince of Blackmailers', the king of the criminal underworld in their search for the truth and a whole cast of brilliantly developed characters in this detective caper.
Typical of Wallace, 'The Missing Million' is fast paced and engaging right till the explosive end., This book is perfect for anyone who loves the mystery of 'Sherlock'.
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The Clue of the Twisted Candle
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
In this thriller, Wallace introduces us to John Lexman a formidable mystery writer who is lured in to a murder plot only to be betrayed and thrown in prison. Lexman's intrepid Detective friend T.X Meredith is on the case to prove his friend's innocence but before he can, Lexman disappears from prison. It is a breathless thriller, packed with brilliant characters and stunning plot design typical of Wallace's formidable writing. Wallace weaves an intriguing plot, romantic interests and unexpected plot twists in to a potent thriller perfect for anyone with a love for classic gangster movies.
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The Clue of the Silver Key
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
This police thriller opens with Scotland Yard Detective Surefoot Smith as he is called to a strange murder scene. Tom Tickler, a well-known petty thief has been brutally murdered, his corpse left in an abandoned taxi with a huge sum of money in his pockets. This sets Surefoot on a path that will take his investigation to the very top of British society and he will have to risk everything to get his man. The bodies continue to pile up in this mystifying thriller with an ever growing list of suspects. The plot is masterfully weaved to betray the reader at every turn creating an exhilarating and heartily enjoyable read for anyone who loves 'Bosch' or 'Sherlock'.
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The Tomb of Ts'in
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
The Tomb of Ts'in' is an adventure novel from acclaimed British author Edgar Wallace, that follows an intrepid treasure hunter through beautiful Chinese vistas in the hunt for a long forgotten tomb. Interestingly the story predates the actual discovery of the tomb by some sixty years.
The story itself is humorous, fast paced and exotic, perfect for anyone interested to see what a British Indiana Jones might be like. He probably hates snakes too.
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Those Folk of Bulboro
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
Those Folk of Bulboro' is a fascinating entry in Wallace's long list of fictional works as it is neither a thriller nor a mystery novel as you may expect from Wallace. This novel is instead, a drama which takes place in a small town in Northern England following the life of a young doctor who has returned from the Congo to take over his uncle's practice. Likely informed by Wallace's own time in the Congo reporting on the brutality and violence of Belgian colonialism, this novel follows the young doctor as he fights the intolerance and ignorance of his local townsfolk. It is a passionate and sympathetic read, with a brilliantly drafted cast of characters and truly compelling dialogue. It is a book that remains relevant to this day and is an excellent read for anyone who enjoys detective novels.
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Grey Timothy
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
This novel is dedicated to one of Wallace's favourite pastimes, horse racing. It follows the rough neck Australian gambler Brian Pallard as he arrives in England to meet his distant relatives. Over the course of this fast paced novel, Pallard transforms from degenerate gambler to winning the hearts of his relatives in a sympathetic and dynamic tale. The story itself seems to draw significant parallels to Wallace's own horse racing addiction which landed his family in serious financial difficulty. With this kernel of truth at its core 'Grey Timothy' is a brilliant, captivating tale with a brilliant cast of characters and divine plot twists.
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Mr. Justice Maxell
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
In this intriguing novel, two business partners, Maxwell and Cartwright fall out and their relationship crumbles. Sometime later, Maxwell has been called to serve as a Justice and in a flagrant flouting of the laws, condemns his former business partner to a lengthy prison sentence to save himself. Maxwell has made a fatal error however and Cartwright will have his vengeance. In this fast paced novel, typical of Wallace's style, he has created an ensemble of brilliant characters that power the plot forward, to explosive and unexpected conclusions. It is a novel perfect for anyone who loved ' How To Get Away With Murder'.
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The Man Who Knew
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
A classic whodunit crime story, "The Man Who Knew" is about the death of a rich South Africa magnate, dealing with diamonds. The actual man who knows so much is Saul Arthur Mann, a walking encyclopedia and the constant envy of Scotland Yard. Wallace's narrative pace is slow at times, hectic at others, but the overall effect is one of a decent detective novel with a lot of irony and parallel mysteries all around the place. Resembling the style of Agatha Christie, the complicated situations and style of Wallace is a perfect read for any diehard fan of detective fiction.
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Angel Esquire
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
In 'Angel Esquire' an eccentric casino owner on his death bed, proclaims that whoever can complete a complex cipher of his own design will be the sole inheritor of his vast fortune. The would-be benefactors turn against each other quickly and when things turn deadly Scotland Yard's Christopher Angel is thrust in to the bloody mess. Wallace has weaved a plot with innumerable twists and turns, where nothing is certain and only the most shrewd will be left standing. It is a brilliant, fast paced read with an explosive conclusion emblematic of Wallace's style. If you loved 'Knives Out' you will love this classic.
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The Man Who Was Nobody
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
A gripping diamond heist page-turner from the father of the modern thriller.
When a valuable diamond is stolen, a private investigator is sent to track him down. However, the trail turns cold when the perpetrator turns up dead. Where is the diamond, and who murdered him?
This action-packed thriller will keep you hooked until the very end. A must-read for fans of James Bond, Alfred Hitchcock, and John Buchan.
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Captain Tatham of Tatham Island
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
An unusual novel in Wallace's collection, it is not told linearly but instead it is an adventure novel told in the form of witness statements to a journalist. It follows Captain Tatham as he and his crew strike it rich by finding gold and a fine race horse on an abandoned pacific island. Determined to settle the island he races the horse in England to raise the money necessary. In doing so he also finds love, but soon the troubles begin to mount as he must face legal and real battles by foreign powers to keep a hold of his beloved island. It is a brilliant adventure novel, with beautiful world building, fascinating characters and an explosive conclusion. If you loved 'Poldark' you'll love this stunning novel.
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The Strange Lapses of Larry Loman
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
A psychological thriller, woven with fantastic characters and delicious plot twists that will leave you spinning.
'The Strange Lapses of Larry Loman' tells the story of Scotland Yard detective Larry Loman on a special mission to Asia. Once there he contracts a particularly vicious bout of malaria that causes him to have amnesiac blackouts for up to eight hours at a time. Nevertheless he is assigned to the Criminal Trust case, taking on an organisation that has gathered every major criminal in England under one banner but his blackouts worsen, making him unsure of the very reality he inhabits.
If you loved the James Bond film 'Spectre' this book is perfect for you.
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The Sinister Man
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
To the world Maurice Tarn is merely the magnate behind a successful shipping company, little does anyone know that all the real money is made off the books in shady backroom deals. In a drunken stupor Tarn accidentally reveals the truth of his firm to his young secretary: the drug running, document forging and smuggling to name a few. Soon this begins a cataclysmic series of events that will suck in everyone in its vicinity.
Wallace has once again crafted a plot with a vibrant cast, stunning plot design and innumerable twists that will leave readers stunned.
For anyone that loved Mark Wahlberg's 'Contraband' this novel is for you.
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The Dark Eyes of London
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
Just as they are about to depart from London for a dazzling holiday in Montecarlo, Inspector Holt and his valet Sunny are abruptly summoned by Scotland Yard to investigate a string of sudden, bizarre instances of untimely death that had been met by numerous wealthy men in recent days. With hardly anything to go on besides an eery similarity in the life insurance policies taken on the names of the deceased, a baffled Holt attempts to draw out a link between these suspicious deaths. With his assigned case secretary Diane at his side, whose analytic prowess leave him in speechless admiration and awe, little does Holt expect he will be thrown into a surreptitious yet adrenaline-packed world of adventure and romance threatening to sweep him off his feet. Will the monsters behind these atrocities ever see the light of day, or will they continue staring out of the dark?
A perfect read for a dark and stormy night , 'The Dark Eyes of London' is a gripping crime thriller penned by the renowned British writer Edgar Wallace, best known for creating the iconic 'King Kong'. 'The Dark Eyes of London' was also adapted for the silver screen and screened in America as 'The Human Monster' starring Bela Lugosi.
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The Face in the Night
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
Covering for your sister can lead to the most unexpected of outcomes, as Audrey Bedford discovers in Edgar Wallace's 'The Face in the Night'.
Selling her chicken farm and relocating to London to join her stepsister, Audrey Bedford is arrested shortly thereafter, having been caught transporting the Queen of Finland's stolen jewelry. Audrey decides to admit culpability and go behind bars for a year rather than "rat out" her sibling, who is in fact the true perpetrator of the crime. Once released, she takes on a position as scribe to the mysterious Mr. Malpas, who broods for days on end in his apartment and permits visitors to approach him no closer than from across a vast darkened room. When Malpas' neighbour Mr. Marshalt is discovered murdered, Audrey rapidly finds herself ensnared in a web of missing diamonds, raging ill-forgotten feuds and a budding romance in the unlikeliest of places.
Wallace's work has been adapted for the big screen many times with actors like Jack Black, Adrien Brody and Jamie Bell portraying characters from his books.
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The Collegians
by Gerald Griffin
Part of the Crime Classics series
A romantic melodrama set in rural Ireland in the early 19th century, this complex story of love, rivalry, secrecy, and betrayal, based on a real case of 1829, was one of the most successful thrillers of its day Young Hardress Cregan is a collegian and a rogue, with a wicked, roving eye. Although he is courting his wealthy cousin Anne, he has also embarked on a passionate love affair with the lowly-but very beautiful-Eily O'Connor. Hardress knows that his family would never approve of this match and he should abandon his new fancy, but his lust overwhelms his conscience and he embarks on a fatal deception-secretly marrying Eily, while succumbing to his mother's machinations and becoming engaged to Anne. How will Hardress extricate himself from this dilemma? Together with his hunchback half-brother, Danny Mann, he hatches a deadly conspiracy. Originally published in 1829, and inspired by a celebrated criminal case, this novel was a sensation in its day, making Killarney a tourist attraction, and its thrilling plot-involving love, rivalry, secrecy, and betrayal-inspiring many imitations.
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1925 – The Story of a Fatal Peace
by Edgar Wallace
Part of the Crime Classics series
Edgar Wallace was well-known for his passion for war fiction, no doubt inspired by his time as a journalist covering the Second Boer War. Wallace took his obsession with alternate realities to task in creating this stunning novel which imagines the world ten years after the First World War, where Germany is intent on breaking an uneasy peace. Rather prophetic. In this reality the Allies do not wait to be struck first and instead concoct a plan to draw the German army out, leaving their homeland completely defenceless. It is an incredibly fascinating read perfect for anyone who enjoyed 'The Man in the High Castle' or the YouTube series on 'Alternate History Hub'.