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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.-

Mr Chell is a very wealthy man. However, even his money cannot buy him a sense of humour. When he receives a letter demanding thousands of pounds to prevent his imminent kidnap, he must decide whether this is a joke or something more serious. A wry, sly tale, packed with twists and turns and an unexpected ending, Gospel-Truth Mortimer is a rollicking read for fans of Agatha Christie.-

Its the ultimate plot to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. But when a criminal mastermind finds Scotland Yard detectives sniffing around his tracks, things become far from easy. And when a beautiful girl arrives on the scene, distractions are all the more inevitable. Packed with suspense, tension and thrills, Edgar Wallaces rip-roaring crime novel The Traitors Gate is perfect for fans of BBCs hit series Sherlock starring Benedict Cumberbatch.-

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 aristocrats 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 ABCs Revenge.-

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.-

While this might be one of Wallaces shorter tales, he packs it with plenty of character and an unusual amount of darkness.Tam is interrogated over his role in the crashing of an artillery bus. However, the questioning leads to a chain of events with a rather unhappy ending for one character. With more than a whiff of Catch 22, by Joseph Heller, and Trainspotting, by Irvine Welsh, The Man Called McGinnice is a superb read for those who like their short stories, wry, dry, and unsentimental.-

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.-

While Wallace could never be accused of being a run-of-the-mill author, The Price a Woman Pays is one of his more unusual tales. A gripping and fun short story, it follows the concerns of Dr Beechington who, down on his luck, wants to ensure that his daughter marries into money. Will she follow his request, or go her own way? An unexpected religious twist sets this story apart from the majority of Wallaces works.Fast-paced and with a liberal sprinkling of wry humour, this is an ideal read for Wallace fans or those who want an introduction to his writing.-

The second book in the Sanders of the River series, The People of the River gives us a little more insight into the working of the eponymous Commissioners mind. Wonderfully witty, decidedly facetious, and always irreverent, this is a collection of encounters between Commissioner Sanders and the Nigerian natives under colonial rule. In addition to the vignettes Wallace paints, this serves as a fascinating record of the cultural clash experienced by both the invaders and the oppressed. A superb read for Wallace fans and those with an interest in history, where the lines between fact and fiction are brilliantly blurred.Prior to the success of King Kong, which he co-created, Edgar Wallace published a selection of tales about Commissioner Sanders and his adventures in Africa under British rule.

A classic mystery novel and a cheeky sense of humour are often associated with the works of Conan Doyle, but Edgar Wallaces 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 didnt 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. -

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 Wahlbergs Contraband this novel is for you.-

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 Lynes 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 Cumberbatchs Sherlock or anyone who loves the Detective genre.-

Educated Evans and The Miller are back in Edgar Wallaces Christmas novel A Present for Evans. Set in the backdrop of seedy London streets between the two World Wars, our favourite cockney tipster is ready for more trials and tribulations of love, loss, and laughter. And thats not forgetting the prize-winning racehorse! Highly relatable and daringly funny, this rip-roaring tale is ideal for comedy fans of Only Fools and Horses. -

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 Londons 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 lords 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 didnt-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.-

Major Herbert Rowse Armstrong has the dubious honour of being the only UK solicitor to be executed for murder. Herbert Armstrong Poisoner details the courtroom proceedings following his arrest, documented by then-reporter, Edgar Wallace. A grim, true-crime story, it follows two sets of poisonings, one of which proved to be fatal. A gripping account of a trial and the British criminal justice system at the time, this is a superb read for true-crime enthusiasts and fans of The Salisbury Poisonings on Netflix.-

On July 15th, 1912, the body of Dora Grey was found on Yarmouth Beach. Apparently strangled, this became known as The Bootlace Murder, believed by investigators to be the work of a serial killer. The Murder in Yarmouth is a collection of Wallaces writings as a journalist at the time of the murder. Chasing the clues and the suspects, he gives us insight into the forensic and psychological procedures of the time. However, was the wrong man punished? A superb read for fans of true crime and those with an interest in the police protocols of yesteryear.-

The old-fashioned Maber and Maber department store is struggling for business. Its not a patch on the modern Attermans 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, its 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 Osmans The Thursday Murder Club and the runaway hit Knives Out with Daniel Craig. -

In the ancient Garre Castle, the dead walk again, the Green Archer hung in 1487 has returned...and he has killed again. The castles reclusive owner refuses to allow anyone to investigate however, he has his own secrets to hide and they are worth a few more bodies. As the bodies begin to pile up, Scotland Yard sends Captain Featherstone to track down this recluse and put and end to the madness once and for all. With incredible design, stunning characters and a plot that will leave the reader spinning, this iconic novel from Wallace is a must read for anyone who loved Supernatural or Sherlock.-

Harry Stone, también conocido como Harry el Valet, era detective. Solía cambiar de nombre al registrarse en los hoteles, hasta que la policía de Rodhesia lo relacionó con el robo al Banco Nacional de Johanesburgo. Eran otros tiempos, y las autoridades coloniales hacian la vista gorda con los defectos de sus funcionarios. Harry no tuvo dificultad en escapar en el tren nocturno con destino a Ciudad del Cabo. Su objetivo era visitar a otro personaje de su calaña, un genio llamado Lew Daney. En Londres la policia sigue las huellas de un atracador de bancos que va dejando regueros de sangre a su paso y que despierta sospechas en su novia, hasta el punto de que amenaza con delatarle a la policia. Se suceden homicidios, persecuciones, acechos, disparos, suplantaciones, pesquisas y demas situaciones que haran las delicias de los entusiastas del genero.

An unusual novel in Wallaces 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 youll love this stunning novel.-