Edgar Wallace Books In Order

The Four Just Men

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of King Kong, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story King Kong 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Council of Justice

There are crimes for which no punishment is adequate, offences that the written law cannot efface. Herein lies the justification for The Council of Justice a meeting of great and passionless intellects. These men are indifferent to world opinion. They relentlessly wage their wits and cunning against powerful underworld organisations, against past masters of villainy and against minds equally astute. To breakers of the unwritten laws they deal death.

The Just Men of Cordova

There are crimes for which no punishment is adequate, offences that the written law cannot redress. The three friends, Pioccart, Manfred and Gonsalez, may be enjoying the exotic, Spanish city of Cordova with its heat and Moorish influences, but they are still committed to employing their intellect and cunning to dispense justice. They use their own methods and carry out their own verdicts. They are ruthless and they deal in death.

The Law of the Four Just Men / Again the Three Just Men

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of King Kong, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story King Kong 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Three Just Men

If you like a villain to be a proper villain then Oberzhon is the genuine article. What a villain! What an adventure! There are crimes for which no punishment is adequate, offences that the written law cannot efface. When conventional justice fails The Three Just Men employ their great intellect and cunning. They use their own methods, carry out their own verdicts. There can be no compromise.

The Admirable Carfew

Gregory Carfew is ‘an unparalleled master of descriptive’. Felix Carfew ‘writes a vile hand’. There is a new boy on the desk at The Megaphone and it is Felix who is handed the envelope. Finding himself on Ambassador Greishen’s special train, then on a steamer to Ostend, Felix recklessly exploits the opportunity. At 3. 00 a.m. Gregory gets an urgent telegram. On the quay at Ostend Felix flees and Gregory steps forward to introduce himself…

Sanders of the River

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The People of the River

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The River of Stars

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals.

Sandi the King-Maker

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875-1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20-year-old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster-father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co-creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

Sanders / Mr. Commissioner Sanders

Employing his unique style of innocent and endearing humour, Bones has written to the newspapers The Surrey Star and The Middlesex Plain Dealer inviting the Foreign Secretary to pay a visit to the African territories which they administer. It is against the regulations and his boss Hamilton is furious. While world powers vie for colonial honours, Sanders and his assistants attempt to administer an uneasy peace in a climate of ju ju and witch doctors, and all the while Bosambo, chief of the Ochori, watches closely.

The Keepers of the King’s Peace

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

Bones

Sanders is leaving Africa! Trouble has beset the popular and respected Commissioner in recent weeks. Bosambo, Chief of the Ochori, made himself scarce just before the arrival of bumbling English Cabinet Minister Blowter who was abducted and then strangely rescued…
and now, out of the blue, the Commissioner is granted six months’ leave. This puts Sanders’ unsettled sector of Africa under the oversight of Hamilton of the Houssas, together with an entirely unknown and probably inexperienced young man named Francis Augustus Tibbetts promptly dubbed ‘Bones‘ upon his arrival. Trouble begins from the start. As news spreads of the Commissioner’s departure, N’gori, the Chief of the Akasava, sets his drums to calling for a dance of many days. A dance of many days spells ‘spears’ and spears spell trouble! English novelist Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was author of Sanders of the River, Jack O’ Judgment, and The Angel of Terror, among many other popular novels.

Bones in London

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

Bones of the River

‘Taking the little paper from the pigeon’s leg, Hamilton saw it was from Sanders and marked URGENT. Send Bones instantly to Lujamalababa…
Arrest and bring to head quarters the witch doctor.’ It is a time when the world’s most powerful nations are vying for colonial honour, a time of trading steamers and tribal chiefs. In the mysterious African territories administered by Commissioner Sanders, Bones persistently manages to create his own unique style of innocent and endearing mischief.

Room 13

Recently released from prison, John Gray visits his old friend Peter Kane. Although it is the day of his daughter’s wedding, Kane agrees to an audience with Emanuel Legg, the criminal and cop killer with whom he has some business. Gray wanders into the garden and a tornado of fury sweeps through him. The debonair Major Floyd, the new husband to whom Kane has entrusted his precious daughter, is a fraudster of the most sinister kind.

The Mind of Mr. J G Reeder / The Murder Book of J.G. Reeder

1925. Edgar Wallace established his reputation as a writer of detective thrillers, a genre in which he wrote more than 170 books, with the publication of The Four Just Men. This book is a collection of eight short stories presenting his most memorable character, the honorable Mr. J. G. Reeder of the Public Prosecutor’s Office in London. The reader will enjoy matching wits with the incomparable Mr. Reeder. Contents: The Poetical Policeman; The Treasure Hunt; The Troupe; The Stealer of Marble; Sheer Melodrama; The Green Mamba; The Strange Case; and The Investors. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

The Casefiles of Mr. J.G. Reeder

1925. Edgar Wallace established his reputation as a writer of detective thrillers, a genre in which he wrote more than 170 books, with the publication of The Four Just Men. This book is a collection of eight short stories presenting his most memorable character, the honorable Mr. J. G. Reeder of the Public Prosecutor’s Office in London. The reader will enjoy matching wits with the incomparable Mr. Reeder. Contents: The Poetical Policeman; The Treasure Hunt; The Troupe; The Stealer of Marble; Sheer Melodrama; The Green Mamba; The Strange Case; and The Investors. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Mr J G Reeder Returns

When Larry O’Ryan decides to become a burglar he attends night school to study ballistics, then secures a job at a safe maker’s. After three successful robberies Larry is caught by Mr J G Reeder. An unlikely friendship develops and on Saturdays they can be seen together at the British Museum or the Tower. One day Larry rescues Miss Lane Leonard, daughter of a millionaire. The disappearance of one and a half million pounds in gold bullion and a series of bank frauds baffles Scotland Yard. But not Mr J G Reeder.

The Joker / The Colossus

While the millionaire Stratford Harlow is in Princetown, not only does he meet with his lawyer Mr Ellenbury but he gets his first glimpse of the beautiful Aileen Rivers, niece of the actor and convicted felon Arthur Ingle. When Aileen is involved in a car accident on the Thames Embankment, the driver is James Carlton of Scotland Yard. Later that evening Carlton gets a call. It is Aileen. She needs help.

More Educated Evans

The further escapades of the incorrigible Evans, Edgar Wallace’s Co*ckney hero of the Turf feature in these twelve tales. There are bets, bookmakers, horses, tip offs, winners, journalists and women. There is banter, humour and much fun to be had along the way. From the author of Good Evans.

Good Evans / The Educated Man

Good Evans continues the life of Evans, Edgar Wallace’s Co*ckney tipster and ‘the wizard of Camden Town’. Follow the loves, predictions and calamities of this likeable hero of the Turf in the seventeen tales of this book. It is not only race lovers who will love Evans, but lovers of life itself. From the author of More Educated Evans.

Big Foot

Footprints and a dead woman bring together Superintendent Minton and the amateur sleuth Mr Cardew. Who is the man in the shrubbery? Who is the singer of the haunting Moorish tune? Why is Hannah Shaw so determined to go to Pawsy, ‘a dog lonely place’ she had previously detested? Death lurks in the dark and someone must solve the mystery before Big Foot strikes again, in a yet more fiendish manner.

The Lone House Mystery

The dead man was rich. In life he lived in a lonely house by a river. In the earth outside it is the imprint of a bare foot. His secretary, with whom he was having an affair, is locked in a room. The key is in the dead man’s pocket. Superintendent Minter considers it a most queer and unsatisfactory case. However, he is determined not to be defeated. A thrilling, thoroughly intriguing tale of double murder and love.

The Day of Uniting

1930. Edgar Wallace established his reputation as a writer of detective thrillers, a genre in which he wrote more than 170 books, with the publication of The Four Just Men. The Day of Uniting features a World War One ace as the lead detective. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

The Hand of Power

Dr Joshua Laffin wants Betty Carew, whose childhood he tortured with fear, to advertise a desk for sale. For four hours each day she is to sit at it pretending to write, in a shop window laid out like a study. While she acts this role she is told to wait for someone to approach her. Pawter of Pawter Intensive Publicity Services wants Bill Holbrook to find out more. Bill suspects trouble. He claims someone told him that the desk was invented by a butler who was hanged for murdering his wife…

The Hardway Diamonds Mystery (By:Miles Burton)

1930. Miles Burton was the pseudonym of Cecil John Charles Street, who also wrote under the name, John Rhode. The book begins: Although the fog was so thick that from the pavement one could scarcely see the lights of the vehicles in the roadway, Mr. Thomas Herridge, known to his intimates as Pussy, hurried confidently on his way, avoiding collisions with a peculiar lithe dexterity. He crossed Oxford Street, and was at once swallowed up in the deep yellow murk which filled the gaps between the houses like the depths of some turbid sea. Here, foot passengers were much less frequent, but, curiously enough, instead of quickening his pace, Mr. Herridge slackened it.

The Hardway Diamonds Mystery (By:Miles Burton)

1930. Miles Burton was the pseudonym of Cecil John Charles Street, who also wrote under the name, John Rhode. The book begins: Although the fog was so thick that from the pavement one could scarcely see the lights of the vehicles in the roadway, Mr. Thomas Herridge, known to his intimates as Pussy, hurried confidently on his way, avoiding collisions with a peculiar lithe dexterity. He crossed Oxford Street, and was at once swallowed up in the deep yellow murk which filled the gaps between the houses like the depths of some turbid sea. Here, foot passengers were much less frequent, but, curiously enough, instead of quickening his pace, Mr. Herridge slackened it.

The Bungalow on the Roof (By:Achmed Abdullah)

Achmed Abdullah’s name was once synonymous with adventure. He published dozens of novels and hundreds of short stories in the pulp magazines of the early 20th century, thrilling millions of readers throughout the world.

Angel Esquire

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace April 1, 1875 February 10, 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Over 160 films have been made of his novels, more than any other author. In the 1920s, one of Wallace’s publishers claimed that a quarter of all books read in England were written by him.

The Duke In The Suburbs

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Fourth Plague

On the Terzo de Citta stands the Palazzo Festini in gloomy, dilapidated magnificence. Here in penurian grandeur dwell the Festinis, a family not afraid to resurrect feuds first begun in the Middle Ages. This is a tale of the Red Hand, a criminal organisation that makes Count Festini, its secret head, the most dangerous man in Europe. But for his hated eldest son, the Red Hand’s plans for the downfall of the country may succeed…

The Man Who Bought London

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Clue of the Twisted Candle

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Secret House

The Secret House MAN stood irresolutely before the imposing portals of Cainbury House, a large office building let out to numerous small tenants, and harbouring, as the indicator on the tiled wall of the vestibule testified, some thirty different professions. The man was evidently poor, for his clothes were shabby and his boots were down at heel. He was as evidently a foreigner. His clean shaven eagle face was sallow, his eyes were dark, his eyebrows black and straight. He passed up the few steps into the hall and stood thoughtfully before the indicator. Presently he found what he wanted. At the very top of the list and amongst the crowded denizens of the fifth floor was a slip inscribed: He took from his waistcoat pocket a newspaper cutting and compared the two then stepped briskly, 5 CHAPTER i THE GOSSIP’S CORNERAbout the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www. forgottenbooks. org

The Man Who Knew

1918. Edgar Wallace established his reputation as a writer of detective thrillers, a genre in which he wrote more than 170 books, with the publication of The Four Just Men. The book begins: The room was a small one, and had been chosen for its remoteness from the dwelling rooms. It had formed the billiard room, which the former owner of Weald Lodge had added to his premises, and John Minute, who had neither the time nor the patience for billiards, had readily handed over this damp annex to his scientific secretary. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Jack O’ Judgment

JACK 0′ JUDGMENT CONTENTS C I 14P. AGE I. THE KNAVE OF CLUBS . 7 l I. JAC I 0 J UDGMEXT 11 IS CAR . I4 I I1. TI IE DEOOY . . 24 I I EIASSON 28 I N TT r I c JI. IGIS TI ATES COURT 35 V. STAFl OI D KISG IIESIGNS 42 1. 11. TiIE COL03 EI. COX DUCTS HIS GCSIN ESS . 45 1 111. THE L13TEXER AT TIIE DOOR . 5.1 1 S . T f i E COLONEL S A 1 ETI13CfIVE . 61 S. TIIE GRE13Ii fII ILLOIOLIS . . 7 1 COLOSEL AT SCOTLAXD YARD 7I I . I I I L, I U R I I S I I I A I S . . g6 S . SOLOJIOS COMES 13. iC I m I00 S IS. THE COLONEL IS SIIOC IiED . 111 c c SS. StVEi, L C X ACi S OUT . 113 5 CHAP XX1. THE GHIDE OF DE 4TlI. SSI1. MAISIE TELLS IiEli STORY SX1II. THE GANG FUND m SXI. PISTO GOES NORTH X. iV. A PATRON 01 CIIARITY XXV1. THE SOLDIELi V130 I OIdLO, T71 D XXVI1. THE CAPTURE 01 JACK . XXVII1. THE PASSING OF PIiILLOIJOLIS XX1. X. TIiE VOICE IN THE 1 00 1 . XMS. DIAMOKDS FOR TlIE EASE X*X 1. THE VOICE AGAIS XXSI1. LOLLIE GOES ,4l. AY . i r XIII. WHETcE T1IE VOICE LIVED . Z XXIV. CO SCIENCE h1OXEY . . XS V. IN A BOX AT TIIE OKIIIECM X iXVI. LOLLIE PROPOSES X*XVI1. THE FALL OF PINTO . XNXVII1. A USE FOR OLD FILMS X*X1X. JACK 0 JUDCMESX REVEALED JACK 0. JUDGMENT CHAPTER I THE KNAVE OF CLUBS T HEY picked up the young man called Snow . Gregory from a Lambeth gutter, and he was dead before the policeman on point duty in Waterloo Road, who had heard the shots, came upon the scene. He had been shot in his tracks on a night of snow and storm and none saw the murder. When they got him to the mortuary and searched his clothes they found nothing except a little tin box of white powder which proved to be cocaine, and a playing card the Jack of Clubs n His associates had called him Snow Gregory because he was a doper, and cocaine is invariably referred to as snow by all its votaries. He was a gambler too, and he had been associated with Colonel Dan Boundary in certain of his business enterprises. That was all. The colonel knew nothing of the young mans antecedents except that he had been an Oxford man who had come down in the world. The colonel added a few particulars designed, as it might seem to the impartial observer, to prove that he, the colonel, had ever been an uplifting quantity. This colonelcy was an honorary title which he held by custom rather than by law. There were people who said that Snow Gregory, in his more exalted moments, talked too much for the colonels comfort, but people were very ready to talk unkindly of the colonel, whose wealth was an offence and a shame. So they buried Snow Gregory, the unknown, and a jury of his fellow countrymen returned a verdict of Wilful murder against some person or persons unknown. And that was the end of a sordid tragedy, it seemed, until three months later there dawned upon Colonel Boundarys busy life a brand new and alarming factor. One morning there arrived at his palatial flat in Albemarle Place a letter. This he opened because it was marked Private and Personal. It was not a letter at all as it proved but a soiled and stained playing card, the Knave of Clubs. He looked at the thing in perplexity, for the fate of his erstwhile assistant had long since passed from his mind. Then he saw writing on the margin of the card, and twisting it sideways read Nothing more ack 0 Judgment The colonel screwed up his tired eyes as if to shut out a vision. Faugh he said in disgust and dropped the pasteboard into his waste paper basket. For he had seen a vision a white face, unshaven and haggard, its lips parted in a little grin, the smile of Snow Gregory on the last time they had met. Later came other cards and unpleasant, not to say disconcerting happenings, and the colonel, taking counsel with himself, determined to kill two birds with one stone…

The Daffodil Mystery / The Daffodil Murder

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Book of All-Power

THE BOOK OF ALL POWERCHAPTER IINTRODUCING MALCOLM HAYI F a man is not eager for adventure at the age oftwenty two, the enticement of romantic possi. bilities will never come to him. The chairman of the Ukraine Oil Companylooked with a little amuseme*nt at the young manwho sat on the edge of a chair by the chairman’sdesk, and noted how the eye of the youth hadkindled at every fresh discouragement which thechairman had put forward. Enthusiasm, reflectedthe elder man, was one of the qualities which weremost desirable in the man who was to accept theposition which Malcolm Hay was at that momentconsidering.’ Russia is a strange country, II said Mr. Tremayne.’ It is one of the mystery places of the world. Youhear fellows coming back from China who tell youamazing stories of the idiosyncrasies of the Chink. But I can tell you, from my own personal observa ?Table of Contents CONTENTS; CHAP PAGR; I INTRODUCING MALCOLM HAY ? ? ? 9; II A GUN MAN REFUSES WORK ? ? ? 24; III THE GRAND DUCHESS IRENE ? ? ? 38; IV THE PRINCE WHO PLANNED ? ? 50; V THE RAID ON THE SILVER LION ? ? 67; VI PRINCE SERGANOFF PAYS THE PRICE 80; VII KENSKY OF KIEFF ? ? ? ? 96; VIII THE GRAND DUKE IS AFFABLE ? ? Il2; IX THE HAND AT THE WINDOW ? ? ? 126; X TERROR IN MAKING ? ? 139; XI THE COMMISSARY WITH THE CROOKED NOSE 152; XII IN THE PRISON OF ST BASIL ? ? 163; XIII CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT ? ? 176; XIV IN THE HOLY VILLAGE’ ? ? ? 191; XV THE RxD BRIDE 108; 7; 8 CONTENTS; CHAP’ PAGB; XVT THB BOOK O

The Angel of Terror / The Destroying Angel

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

Mr Justice Maxell

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Clue of the New Pin

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Green Archer

Edgar Wallace was a prolific English crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and numerous articles in newspapers and journals. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating The Green Archer character during his lifetime. Over 160 films have been made of his novels, more than any other author. In the 1920s, one of Wallace’s publishers claimed that a quarter of all books read in England were written by him.

The Face in the Night

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Three Oak Mystery

While brothers Lexington and Socrates Smith, authority on fingerprints and blood stains, are guests of Peter Mandle and his stepdaughter, they observe a light flashing from the direction of Mr Jethroe’s house. COME THREE OAKS, it spells in Morse. A ghostly figure is seen hurrying across the moonlit lawn. Early next morning the brothers take a stroll, and there, tied to an oak branch, is a body a purple mark where the bullet struck.

The Dark Eyes Of London

1924. Edgar Wallace established his reputation as a writer of detective thrillers, a genre in which he wrote more than 170 books, with the publication of The Four Just Men. In The Dark Eyes Of London, Inspector Holt is enjoying the Cafe de la Paix and the Boulevard des Italiens. He and his valet Sunny are planning a visit to Monte Carlo when an urgent telegram arrives from the Chief Commissioner of Scotland Yard. Mr. Gordon Stuart has been found drowned in suspicious circumstances. Holt returns on the same boat as Flash Fred Grogan, continental crook and gambler. Attempting to solve the mystery leads Holt into a string of exciting adventures and romance. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

The Sinister Man

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Daughters of the Night

Jim Bartholomew is a young manager of a branch of the South Devon Farmers’ Bank with a love of hunting, horses and a dislike of routine. What does he have in common with Margot, the beautiful Mrs Markham and a handsome American? And what do The Daughters of the Night the three Roman deities who brought punishment to evil doers have to do with this tale?

Blue Hand

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Hairy Arm / The Avenger

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Traitor’s Gate

Hope Joyner, ward of a Mr Hallet whom she has never met, is in love with Sir Richard Hallowell. Diana Montague, who was once engaged to Sir Richard, now keeps very dubious company Sir Richard’s brother Graham for one. He has just been released from prison. Since Graham has been away Diana has acquired money, and she is now Press Secretary for the Prince of Kishlastan, who according to Colly Warrington, is totally besotted with her…

Barbara on Her Own

A thrilling tale of commerce and intrigue starring Barbara, god daughter and Private Secretary to Mr Maber. Unlike the old fashioned Maber & Maber department store, the modern Atterman’s store is a successful, profitable business. At a take over meeting Barbara gives Messers Atterman and Minkey a piece of her mind. On the evening before the deal is to be finalised something happens to Mr Maber…
the police summon Barbara now she is on her own!

The Black Abbot

They say the ghost of The Black Abbot has been seen near the old abbey, and Cartwright the grocer claims to have seen it too. Meanwhile Harry Alford, eighteenth Earl of Chelford is engaged to Leslie Gine, sister of Arthur, solicitor and gambler with the family fortune. The Earl had originally asked his secretary Mary Wenner to be his bride, but his half brother Richard intervened to stop the marriage. Plotting revenge, Mary proposes she and Arthur marry. Her dowry, she insists, will be fifteen tons of Spanish gold the missing Chelford treasure.

The Door with Seven Locks

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Yellow Snake

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Square Emerald / The Girl from Scotland Yard

‘Suicide on the left,’ says Chief Inspector Coldwell pleasantly, as he and Leslie Maughan stride along the Thames Embankment during a brutally cold night. A gaunt figure is sprawled across the parapet. But Coldwell soon discovers that Peter Dawlish, fresh out of prison for forgery, is not considering suicide but murder. Coldwell suspects Druze as the intended victim. Maughan disagrees. If Druze dies, she says, ‘It will be because he does not love children!’

A Debt Discharged

Thomas Maple lives on Crystal Palace Road with his niece Verity. He works for a firm of bank note engravers. However, the dollar bills he shows Wentworth Gold are forgeries perfect except for the missing Treasury sign. When Verity meets her new employer she develops serious misgivings, and arriving back home she can hear a menacing voice. What power do these men hold over her uncle? Who is the mysterious he? She hesitates, then follows them.

The Feathered Serpent

Miss Ella Creed is remarkably calm after being knocked unconscious and losing her jewels to a pack of thieves the gems were just imitations, after all. But panic sets in when she discovers a card tied around her neck that holds a crude drawing of a feathered serpent. Reporter Peter Dewin soon discovers that a wealthy artist, a boxing promoter, and a nouveau riche stockbroker all share her fear. But why? And just who is behind The Feathered Serpent crimes?

The Blue Hand

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Forger / The Clever One

Forged notes have started to appear everywhere. Mr Cheyne Wells of Harley Street has been given one. So has Porter. Peter Clifton is rich, but no one is quite certain how he acquired his money not even his new wife, the beautiful Jane Leith. One night someone puts a ladder to Jane’s window and enters her room. It is not her jewels they are after. Inspector Rouper and Superintendent Bourke are both involved in trying to solve this thrilling mystery.

Four Square Jane

Who is Four Square Jane? Although her true identity remains hidden until the end of the story, one thing is for sure: she is one of the most daring and successful crooks from the pen of Edgar Wallace. Her resourcefulness knows no bounds as she employs female cunning to get away with a series of risky crimes performed with neatness and cleverness, which cannot but evoke admiration.

The Man Who Was Nobody

Bearing a letter from her employer, Marjorie Stedman, confidential secretary and niece of Solomon Stedman, enters the drawing room of Alma Trebizond, actress and wife of Sir James Tynewood. Tynewood is unpleasantly drunk. When a second delivery is required Marjorie travels again to Tynewood Chase. Left alone by Doctor Fordham, she hears a shot. When she opens the door she discovers Sir James lying in a pool of blood. The man holding the revolver is someone Marjorie has seen before…

The Flying Squad

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

The Iron Grip

Jack Bryce is an ordinary, well educated man. He has no experience of criminals or the criminal mind. No longer in the army, he is having problems securing new employment. Visiting a lawyer, an old friend of his father, it looks as if he will be rejected yet again. But his luck changes. His new career as a detective creates a compelling tale of adventure. Eventually, however, he is overpowered caught in the tender grip of love from which he has no desire to escape.

The Clue of The Silver Key / The Silver Key

This thrilling murder mystery features some veritable characters: inventor and heir at law Dick Allenby, and banker and speculator Leo Moran. Add Dornford, Hennessey and the actress Mary Lane, and Washington Wirth who gives parties and loves flattery. Hervey Lyne, Binny and the indomitable Surefoot Smith. Of them all only Tickler is innocent. Leaving gala night at the Litigation Club, Dick and Surefoot are discussing guns…
but there before them a cab has been left in the middle of the road. The man inside has been shot.

The Devil Man

To whisper the name of Charles Pearce is to incite a ho*ard of wild imaginings, all that makes the flesh creep. Pearce is physically repulsive, tiny in stature, but a Samson in strength. He is a gifted musician, a terrible braggart and for some reason women find him irresistible. He is also a burglar. And a murderer. There is a baffling mystery that someone urgently needs to solve…

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The Coat Of Arms

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace 1875 1932 was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar who never knew of his existence and Mary Jane ‘Polly’ Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20 year old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co creator of ‘King Kong’, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story ‘King Kong’ 1933 credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror 1922, The Clue of the Twisted Candle 1916, and The Daffodil Mystery 1920.

When the Gangs Came to London

Tough, ruthless gangsters from Chicago descend on London and for two weeks their violent campaign of murder and intimidation holds the city in a crushing grip of fear. Scotland Yard has never seen such an onslaught. When a lull ensues, Captain Jiggs Allermain of the Chicago Detective Bureau suspects the rival gangs of forming an uneasy alliance. Suddenly a shot rings through the House of Commons unleashing an outburst of terror even more bloody.

The Frightened Lady / The Mystery of the Frightened Lady

Everyone tried to conceal the truth but the Frightened Lady is unable to hide her fear. Chief Inspector Tanner quickly realises that many things about the household of Lord and Lady Lebanon are not easily explained. Why are two American ‘toughs’ employed as footmen? Why is Lady Lebanon so unwilling to answer any questions? What he does know is that the only obviously innocent person is utterly consumed with terror. Here is Inspector Tanner’s first real clue.

The Frightened Lady

Everyone tried to conceal the truth but The Frightened Lady is unable to hide her fear. Chief Inspector Tanner quickly realises that many things about the household of Lord and Lady Lebanon are not easily explained. Why are two American ‘toughs’ employed as footmen? Why is Lady Lebanon so unwilling to answer any questions? What he does know is that the only obviously innocent person is utterly consumed with terror. Here is Inspector Tanner’s first real clue.

King Kong

Introduction by Greg Bear
Preface by Mark Cotta Vaz

The giant prehistoric gorilla King Kong is one of the most recognized images in our culture. So great is the mighty Kong’s hold on the popular imagination that his story a gripping yarn of man versus nature, coupled with a fantastical update of the Beauty and the Beast legend has been thrice made into a motion picture most recently in 2005 and referenced endlessly in every medium, from books to prime time sitcoms.

Beneath King Kong s cultural significance, however, is a tense and surprisingly tender story. One cannot help but be frightened by Kong s uncontrollable fury, be saddened over the giant s capture, mistreatment, and exploitation by venal showmen, or sympathize with the beast s ill fated affection for the down on her luck starlet Ann Darrow.

This Modern Library edition of a true colossus among adventure stories is reprinted from the original 1932 novelization of the movie script, and includes a Preface by Mark Cotta Vaz, the preeminent biographer of Merian C. Cooper, producer of the original 1933 classic film.

Kitchener’s Army

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