Bøger af Edgar Wallace

"Bosambo of the River" is an adventure novel set in the British colony of West Africa, written by Edgar Wallace. The story begins with Bosambo being summoned by Commissioner Sanders, a British official, to help him quell a rebellion led by a rival chief, Sandi. Bosambo agrees to help and sets out on a mission to infiltrate Sandi's stronghold and gather information about his plans. As the story unfolds, Bosambo and his loyal followers face numerous challenges and obstacles, including political intrigue, secret societies, and hostile terrain. Despite the odds against him, Bosambo uses his cunning and intelligence to outsmart his opponents and protect his people. The book is notable for its vivid portrayal of African life and customs, as well as its exploration of the complex relationships between the colonial powers and the local people. It also features a cast of colorful characters, including the cunning and charismatic Bosambo, the clever and resourceful Commissioner Sanders, and the treacherous rebel leader Sandi.

"Mr. Justice Maxell" by Edgar Wallace is a thrilling novel that tells the story of a bitter feud between two former business partners, Sir Maxell, and Cartwright. Maxell, now a respected judge, had betrayed Cartwright in the past to save himself, leading to Cartwright's imprisonment. However, Cartwright is released from prison and seeks revenge against Maxell, setting in motion a deadly chain of events. Will he get successful to take revenge? The novel is full of intrigue and suspense as the characters navigate a complex web of deceit and betrayal. The characters are well-developed and multifaceted, each with their own motivations and secrets. "Mr. Justice Maxell" also asks important questions about how justice works and what kind of people are in power. The novel explores the lengths that people will go to protect themselves and their reputations, even if it means sacrificing others in the process.

Laying the foundations for the likes of ‘Silence of the Lambs,’ starring Anthony Hopkins, ‘The Murder Book of J.G. Reeder’ follows an investigator with the mind of a criminal.From the outside, our hero looks downtrodden and unremarkable. However, beneath his docile demeanour operates a fiendish brain; one that could be employed for good or for evil.In this book, Wallace gives us an anti-hero that is initially hard to like but becomes completely understandable towards the end.‘The Murder Book of J.G. Reeder’ is a great read for fans of the characters Hannibal Lecter and Sherlock Holmes.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

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.Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer, poet and journalist. He was such a prolific writer that his publisher claimed his work could account for a quarter of all books sold in England. He wrote countless books, screenplays, poems and historical non-fiction, spawning over one hundred and sixty films based on his work. He unfortunately passed away suddenly before he could see his most famous creation ‘King Kong’ come to life. It has been adapted several times over the years, notably by Peter Jackson of Lord of the Rings fame, and more recently in ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ starring Millie Bobby Brown.

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.Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer, poet and journalist. He was such a prolific writer that his publisher claimed his work could account for a quarter of all books sold in England. He wrote countless books, screenplays, poems and historical non-fiction, spawning over one hundred and sixty films based on his work. He unfortunately passed away suddenly before he could see his most famous creation ‘King Kong’ come to life. It has been adapted several times over the years, notably by Peter Jackson of Lord of the Rings fame, and more recently in ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ starring Millie Bobby Brown.

An epidemic has hit West Africa, but Commissioner Sanders hears stories of a woman, M’lama, who can reportedly heal the sick and even raise the dead.As he investigates the claims, he uncovers something that muddies the waters between scientific fact and the supernatural.On the face of it, ‘The Keepers of the King’s Peace’ is a rip-roaring adventure story. However, with some incisive acid, Wallace throws the spotlight on the cultural clash between the invading Europeans and native Africans, during the height of the British Empire.A superb introduction to the works of one of the 20th century’s most imitated writers, ‘The Keepers of the King’s Peace’ will delight those interested in British colonial history.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’However, ‘Jam for the Enemy’ shines the spotlight on his equally scurrilous partner in crime, Nobby Clark.In this short story, Nobby comes up with a plan to use a crate of jam to scupper the advancing German army. However, as with all Nobby’s plans, the end result isn’t quite what he expected.A light-hearted look at life in the lower ranks, ´Jam for the Enemy´ is perfect for those interested in WWI stories.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The third book in the series, ‘Smithy and the Hun’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark, and Spud Murphy, sent to fight in the First World War.However, rather than blood and bullets, this story focuses on our hapless heroes’ hilarious antics.Light-hearted and fun for Wallace fans of all ages.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The first in the ´Smithy´ series, this book is a collection of 23 short stories and vignettes featuring the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy.Easy to dip in and out of and with Wallace’s crackling use of dialogue, ‘Smithy’ is a perfect gift for any fans of one of the most prolific authors of the 20th century.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Commissioner Sanders is back again! However, this adventure sees him set against the backdrop of London rather than Africa.When a bunch of small-time crooks decide to try and steal a diamond mine, Sanders must decide whether he’s up to the job, or whether to hand it over to someone more qualified.Full of twists and turns, ‘The River of Stars’ sees our hero at his most vulnerable and introduces a bevy of fascinating characters.A film adaptation of ‘The River of Stars’ was made in 1921.This is a superb read for fans of the ´Sanders of the River´ series.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.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

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.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

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.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Dla adwokata Jamesa Kitsona to dzień pełen wrażeń. Czuwa przy łożu konającego przyjaciela Johna Millinborna i pomaga milionerowi spisać testament. Dostaje od niego przy okazji prośbę o odnalezienie zaginionej w świecie siostrzenicy. Gdy wychodzi do apteki po lek dla chorego, spotyka odrażającego włóczęgę. Po powrocie do rezydencji przyjaciela odkrywa, że oprych dźgnął Millinborna w brzuch i tak zakończył jego żywot. A to dopiero początek zawikłanej historii kryminalnej...Na bazie powieści nakręcono w 1919 r. film "The Green Terror".Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) - angielski pisarz i scenarzysta, autor popularnych powieści awanturniczo-kryminalnych. Nie miał łatwego startu. Był nieślubnym dzieckiem aktorki wychowywanym przez rodzinę tragarza. Edukację zakończył na szkole podstawowej i tuż po niej rozpoczął pracę. Po uzyskaniu pełnoletności przystąpił do Royal West Kent Regiment i służył w Południowej Afryce. Jego talent dosłownie eksplodował w 1905 r., kiedy ukazała się jego powieść "Zemsta Sprawiedliwych". W ciągu kolejnych dwudziestu ośmiu lat napisał ok. 170 książek, kilkanaście sztuk teatralnych i wiele scenariuszy filmowych, m.in. do "King-Konga" z 1932 r. Nie używał pióra, treść swoich książek rejestrował na dyktafonie, skąd spisywała je maszynistka.

Edgar Wallace, a British novelist, wrote the 1920 suspense novel The Daffodil Mystery. Starring in it are Chinese assistant Ling Chu and detective Jack Tarling. Odette Rider is fired by Thornton Lyne for turning down his favours. Investigator Jack Tarling, who had been working in China and had just returned to London, went to the store to talk about the situation when his cousin Thorton Lyne's cashier Milburgh embezzled money from his firm. Out of annoyance with Odette rather than anybody else, Lyne decides to attempt to blame the theft on her. Odette wins Tarling over without delay. When Lyne is found dead in the park with one of Odette's nightgowns wrapped over his gunshot wound, it doesn't seem good for her. But Tarling is adamant about proving her innocence.Milburgh is repulsive, and Lyne hisses. Although she may be gorgeous, they don't really know one another well enough to talk about love. Ling Chu is evasive and not fully trustworthy. The text is colourless and serves just to forward the story.

Edgar Wallace, a British author, published his first mystery book, The Clue of the Twisted Candle, in 1918. A rich benefactor lures famed mystery author John Lexman into a murderous scheme in this story, but Lexman is ultimately betrayed and imprisoned. When his buddy, Scotland Yard Commissioner T.X. Meredith, tries to show that the murderer was tricked into doing the crime, the man only manages to escape from jail. A number of unexpected things happen as a result of the events.Edgar Wallace could complete a novel in three days while writing The Clue of the Twisted Candle on wax cylinders while sipping tea and smoking cigarettes. Even though the story is inconsistent, it is excellent entertainment that never becomes tedious or irritatingly implausible. The relationship between T.X. and Mr. Kara's secretary is also developing, and Edgar deserves praise for his ability to write strong, capable female characters.

Pubblicato nel 1911 col titolo "Sanders of the river", "Bozambo. Il gigante nero" è una raccolta di racconti apparsi in precedenza sul Weekly Tale-Teller. Nelle fitte foreste dell’Africa Occidentale, il commissario Sanders – protagonista di tutti i racconti – è di fatto la più alta autorità coloniale. Le evenienze da affrontare sono le più disparate, dalle epidemie di malattia del sonno agli interessi non sempre limpidi di qualche missionario europeo, passando per la volubilità di un re bambino. Destreggiandosi fra migliaia di etnie e lingue diverse, il poliziotto britannico avrà ben più di una gatta da pelare. Ispirandosi ai propri viaggi in Africa, Edgar Wallace confeziona così una serie di storie cupe e appassionanti, condite dall’immancabile humour che lo caratterizza. Inclusi certi momenti non proprio politicamente corretti, le storie qui narrate si offrono come un documento eccezionale sulla sensibilità e le concezioni di un inglese, all’apice della controversa epopea coloniale...Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) è stato uno dei padri della letteratura gialla, spesso accostato ad Arthur Conan Doyle e Agatha Christie. Nato a Greenwich e cresciuto in un’altra famiglia per i problemi finanziari del padre, il giovane Wallace rivela una precoce attitudine alla scrittura e un’indole avventurosa. Alla pubblicazione del suo primo romanzo, "I quattro giusti" (1905), è già stato corrispondente, per il Daily Mail, in Sudafrica, Estremo Oriente e nei Balcani, oltre ad aver visitato il Congo belga. La sua carriera letteraria sarà d’ora in poi febbrile e segnata da un grandissimo successo: si stima che abbia scritto circa centosettantacinque romanzi, e che centossessanta film si siano ispirati alle sue opere. Fra i suoi titoli in assoluto più noti si possono citare "Il mistero della candela ritorta", "La valle degli spiriti" e "L’abate nero". Poco prima di morire, inoltre, ha preso parte alla sceneggiatura del celeberrimo film "King Kong" (1933)

Le sorti del Duca di Montivililer e di George Hankey cambiano quando scoprono per caso una miniera d’argento.Siamo in Texas. Nessuno dei due amici è del luogo—uno è francese, l’altro inglese. Infatti in America non ci rimangono molto. Tornano in Europa, a Londra, dove si sistemano nei sobborghi residenziali. Lì cominciano le disavventure. Amorose, certo, ma anche economiche e sociali. A suggellare il quadruccio, si aggiunge anche una brutta storia, una vendetta rimandata, a quanto pare fermentata durante lunghi anni in prigione. L’incolumità del Duca, con l’uscita di carcere di un tale Big Bill Slewer, sembra infatti compromessa.Un giallo d’annata, leggero e umoristico, scritto dallo sceneggiatore di King Kong—occorre dire altro?Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) è stato uno scrittore e sceneggiatore inglese. Tra i giallisti più famosi e prolifici di sempre, Wallace è ricordato non solo per la sua produzione letteraria, ma anche per quella cinematografica. Il suo nome, infatti, è accostato alla sceneggiatura di King Kong, uno dei film simbolo della Hollywood del primo Novecento.

The Just Men of Cordova is a 1917 thriller novel by the British writer Edgar Wallace. Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (April 1, 1875 - February 10, 1932) was an English crime writer, journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and numerous articles in newspapers and journals. Over 160 films have been made of his novels. In the 1920s, one of Wallace's publishers claimed that a quarter of all books read in England were written by him. 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. (wikipedia.org) "The Just Men Of Cordova" novel belongs to the Four Just Men series. In this novel the four men take it upon themselves to kill for the greater cause of justice-in theory, those who are "beyond the law" like government figures, lawmakers, and other figures powerful enough to thwart justice. The just men consider themselves patriots and defenders of law and order who must act to protect society.

It's 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.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... Edgar Wallace has woven a story that is distinctly superior to the general run of mystery yarns.

The Melody of Death is a novel about a young man who starts behaving strangely upon hearing a certain melody. The smashing of the great jewel safe of Gilderheim, Pascoe and Company was plainly the work of skilled professionals. At nine-forty in the evening Gilderheim, after classifying the stones, had locked 60,000 worth of diamonds in the safe. But in spite of the precautions taken against cracksmen, when the office was opened the following morning it was found that the safe had been forced and that valuable contents were missing. Gilbert Standerton, nephew of irascible old General Standerton, might have cleared up the matter by telling what he knew of the affair to the police. For reasons of his own he preferred not to, and for even better reasons George Wallis, a criminal well-known to Scotland Yard, kept his knowledge of the affair secret. And then begins a long series of extraordinary crimes, so baffling that they defy detection until, in a startling manner, the dual mystery is unexpectedly solved.

Terror Keep is an exceptionally effective and thoroughly entertaining thriller, featuring perhaps the most memorable of all Wallace's heroes, Mr. J. G. Reeder. Reeder is at pains to point out that he is not a detective, which is technically true. He is not a policeman, and has no power to arrest suspects. He works as an investigator of banking crime, particularly forgery. This time detective JG Reeder and his attractive secretary, Margaret Belman, almost suffered the wrath of John Flack, an unusual villain who pairs maniacal insanity with genius. Detective and criminal are well matched and the reader is kept in the dark about the outcome of this deadly duel for a long time.

John Sands desperately needs a bribe. Fast.When an escaped convict turns up on his sofa one morning, John thinks he has found his luck. But will one criminal mind to another be able to dig John out of his murky mess?And more importantly, in a world where women are not expected to be cunning, will this convict be able to hoodwink John’s enemies?Perfect for fans of Netflix’s ‘Peaky Blinders’, Edgar Wallace’s alluring ‘The Million Dollar Story’ weaves a rip-roaring tale of crime and cunningness.Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.An author, journalist and poet, Wallace wrote countless novels, short stories, screenplays, and stage plays, along with historical non-fiction.His work has been adapted into more than 160 films. In 1932, Wallace died suddenly in Hollywood, during the initial drafting of his most famous work, ‘King Kong’.

Set during the First World War, ‘A Day with von Tirpitz’ sees Billy Best and Tam returning from a bombing raid, where the German naval commander is staying.When engine trouble and fog bring their aeroplane down, they need to work out whether they are behind enemy lines. However, their investigations lead them to an unexpected encounter.A taut short story, ‘A Day with von Tirpitz’ is shot through with humour and offers a fascinating insight into life in the British army, during the early 20th Century.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times - most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts.However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’