Edgar Wallace enjoyed writing science fiction. "Planetoid 127", first published in 1929 but reprinted as late 1962, is a short story about an Earth scientist who communicates via wireless with his counterpart on a duplicate Earth orbiting unseen because it is on the opposite side of the Sun. The idea of a mirror Earth or mirror Universe later became a standard subgenre within science fiction. The story also bears similarities to Rudyard Kipling's hard science fiction story "Wireless". Wallace's other science fiction works include "The Green Rust", a story of bio-terrorists who threaten to release an agent that will destroy the world's corn crops, "1925", which accurately predicted that a short peace would be followed by a German attack on England, "The Black Grippe", which is about a disease that renders everyone in the world blind, and The Sodium Lines; or, The Day the World Stopped._x000D_ Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer. As well as journalism, Wallace wrote screen plays, poetry, historical non-fiction, 18 stage plays, 957 short stories and over 170 novels, 12 in 1929 alone. More than 160 films have been made of Wallace's work._x000D_ This edition includes:_x000D_ Planetoid 127_x000D_ The Green Rust_x000D_ 1925 - The Story of a Fatal Peace_x000D_ The Black Grippe_x000D_ The Day the World Stopped

When James Beardmore receives a letter demanding oe100,000 he refuses to pay - even though it is his last warning. It is his son Jack who finds him dead. Can the amazing powers of Derrick Yale, combined with the methodical patience of Inspector Parr, discover the secret of the Crimson Circle? Who is its all-powerful head and who is the stranger who lies in wait? Twice in a lifetime a ruthless criminal faces the executioner.

The original novelization of King Kong, featuring a new introduction by Jack Thorne, the Tony-winning playwright of King Kong: Alive on Broadway, and cover art by the celebrated Olly Moss The giant primeval 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 has inspired an entire cinematic universe. Now the legendary monster comes to the stage in the brand-new musical King Kong: Alive on Broadway. 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. With a foreword by Mark Cotta Vaz, the preeminent biographer of Merian C. Cooper, producer of the original 1933 classic film.

When a killer called "White Face" terrorizes the Tidal Basin slums, Scotland Yard's best detectives are on the case. But in a stunning twist, the evidence points to Dr. Marford, a devoted children's doctor. Is his clinic merely a cover for something more sinister? As the investigation unfolds, Detective Mason must navigate a dark underworld and confront secrets from the past. Suspicion even falls on a veteran cabby, the last person to be suspected of wrongdoing. With its moody atmosphere and web of deceit, this classic crime novel takes readers on a gripping journey through 1930s London. The detectives are pushed to their limits to solve the mystery and unmask the murderer hiding in plain sight. Will they succeed before White Face claims more victims?

Step into the thrilling world of mystery with Edgar Wallace's captivating novel, "The Clue of the Twisted Candle." This gripping tale unravels a complex web of deception, intrigue, and crime, promising to keep you on the edge of your seat. When a peculiar murder occurs, the only evidence left behind is a twisted candle. How can a single object lead to the unraveling of a dark conspiracy? Join the race against time as our intrepid detective seeks the truth! Wallace's masterful storytelling combines suspense with clever twists, as every character becomes a suspect in this enigmatic case. The tension builds with each turn of the page, drawing you deeper into a world of shadows and secrets. Are you ready to solve the mystery alongside the detective? Immerse yourself in "The Clue of the Twisted Candle" and experience the thrill of the chase! This novel is a testament to Wallace's prowess in crafting compelling narratives that challenge readers' deductive skills. As the plot thickens, you’ll find yourself piecing together clues that lead to a shocking conclusion. Will you dare to uncover the truth hidden within the twisted candle? Grab your copy of "The Clue of the Twisted Candle" today and embark on a riveting journey of mystery and suspense!

I am an ex-convict, and have spent twenty-five years in prison. This is the only honest way of making a living which does not bore me stiff. The spirit of adventure is never stronger in a man than on the day he is released from prison. The theory that prison crushes a man’s spirit is all bunkum. One of the first things I did when I came out of prison was to look round for a nice genteel way of swindling the public. I came out of prison with the deputy’s words ringing in my ears, “I think you are the worst man in the world.”

Dick Martin is leaving Scotland Yard. His final job, investigating a stolen book, takes him to Gallows Cottage. Arriving home, Martin finds Lew Pheeney being followed by a man for whom he worked. 'Doing what?' demands Martin. Lew confesses. 'I was trying to open a dead man's tomb!' The telephone rings.

This is a unique work by the king of thrillers. It is a story of Van Heerden, an ambitious doctor who takes over the world and brings corrosive destruction. It is interesting as the mysterious, one-dimensional, anomalous circumstances and colourful language spell-bind the reader. Moreover it is full of intrigues and excited actions that successfully beguile the one who reads it. Fascinating!

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