In 1909 Edgar Wallace wrote 24 short stories featuring Police Contable Lee of the London "D" Division for publication in the British weekly magazine Ideas. A number of these were reprinted in Ideas in 1928-1929 (some under new titles) and in other magazines. Nine of the P.C. Lee stories were later included in the 1961 collection The Undisclosed Client and Other Stories. So far as could be ascertained, the only story in the series that appeared in any collection published during Wallace's lifetime was "Change," which was re-written (without P.C. Lee) as "Mr. Sigee's Relations" for The Lady...

Experience the thrill of mystery and intrigue with "The Black Abbot," a classic crime novel by renowned British author Edgar Wallace. First published in 1926, this captivating tale follows the eerie legend of a ghostly abbot who haunts the grounds of an ancient abbey, guarding a hidden treasure. A must-read timeless masterpiece of suspense and adventure.

This is a crime novel that tells the story of Ringer. "Ringer," a notorious killer, long thought to be dead in Australia, returns to England seeking vengeance for his sister's death. Maurice Meister, the criminal mastermind, is threatened by the "Ringer." Detective Inspector Alan Wembury is involved in the investigation and, despite his disdain for Meister, tries to protect him. Sam Hackett, an ex-convict, is the only one who can identify the "Ringer." Will Detective Alan Wembury succeed in protecting Meister?

This work presents a thrilling detective fiction about a supercilious master investigator who battles an insane criminal. It features the most memorable of all Wallace's heroes, Mr. J. G. Reeder, and is a gripping page-turner not to be missed by lovers of detective fiction.

Mr. J. G. Reeder Series is a collection of novels and short stories about a former police officer working for the Director of Public Prosecutions. The stories have been adapted for film, television and radio. Edgar Wallace (1875 - 1932) was an English writer. As well as journalism, Wallace wrote screen plays, poetry, historical non-fiction, 18 stage plays, 957 short stories and over 170 novels, 12 in 1929 alone. More than 160 films have been made of Wallace's work. Table of Contents: - Room 13 - The Mind of Mr. J. G. Reeder - Terror Keep - Red Aces - Kennedy the Con Man - The Case of Joe...

The Four Just Men is a detective thriller. The eponymous "Just Men" appear in several sequels. The four Just Men of the original novel are George Manfred, Leon Gonsalez, and Raymond Poiccart, who recruit a fourth, Thery, in their campaign to punish wrong-doers who are beyond the reach of the law. In later books, Wallace develops their backstory. Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer. As well as journalism, Wallace wrote screen plays, poetry, historical non-fiction, 18 stage plays, 957 short stories and over 170 novels, 12 in 1929 alone. More than 160 films have been made of...

Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer. As well as journalism, Wallace wrote screen plays, poetry, historical non-fiction, 18 stage plays, 957 short stories and over 170 novels, 12 in 1929 alone. More than 160 films have been made of Wallace's work. Excerpt: "He waited suggestively, but Lew Pheeney shook his head. "I'm not telling. The story would give away a man who's not a good fellow, and not one I admire; but I can't let my personal feelings get the better of me, and you'll have to go on guessing. And I'm not lying, I'll tell you how it happened." He gulped down a cup of hot...

Four Square Jane is a one of the best known thriller novels by the British writer Edgar Wallace. Jane is a kind of an anti-heroine. She is an extremely clever thief and she always marks the scenes of her crimes with a square sticker with the letter "J". However, Jane also has a strong sense of justice. Excerpt: "The girl had been housed in the servants' wing, but fortunately in a room isolated from all the others. Mr Lewinstein made several trips upstairs during the course of the evening, saw through the open door the doctor sitting by the side of the bed, and was content. His guests retired...

Edgar Wallace (1875 - 1932) was an English writer. As well as journalism, Wallace wrote screen plays, poetry, historical non-fiction, 18 stage plays, 957 short stories and over 170 novels, 12 in 1929 alone. More than 160 films have been made of Wallace's work. Table of Contents: - Smithy (1905) - Army Reform Opinions of Private Smith (1906) - Smithy Aboard (1909) - Smithy and the Hun (1915) - Nobby or Smithy's Friend Nobby (1916) - Smithy, Nobby & Co. (1904 - 1918) - The New Officer - The Clairvoyant - The Photographer - Bertie - Erudition - Nobby's Part - The Chef - The New Rules - Employing...

Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) war ein englischer Schriftsteller, Drehbuchautor, Regisseur, Journalist und Dramatiker. Wallace gehört zu den erfolgreichsten englischsprachigen Kriminalschriftstellern. Die Romane von Edgar Wallace wurden in vierundvierzig Sprachen übersetzt. Aus dem Buch: "Erst vor wenigen Monaten war er als abgerissener Abenteurer nach London gekommen und hatte kein anderes Besitztum gehabt als die Kleider, die er auf dem Leib trug. Er hatte wirklich Ursache, sich zu freuen. Denn plötzlich war er in die feinste Gesellschaft eingeführt worden und hatte einflußreiche Leute...