The Complete Crime Novels of Edgar Wallace (90 Novels in One Edition) (eBook)
665 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654775594-4 (EAN)
British author Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875–1932) was a prolific writer, journalist, and playwright, renowned for being one of the most popular and widely read thriller writers of his era. His literary journey began with his work as a war correspondent during the Second Boer War for Reuters and the Daily Mail, after which he turned to writing novels full-time, producing a vast array of works. Wallace's oeuvre encompasses a remarkable range of genres, including crime, adventure, and mystery fiction, showcasing his penchant for intricate plots and rapid-fire pacing. A pioneer in the crime thriller genre, his body of work includes the creation of iconic characters such as 'J.G. Reeder' and the vigilante known as 'The Four Just Men', who took up residence in the popular imagination. 'The Complete Crime Novels of Edgar Wallace' is an impressive collection that showcases the depth and breadth of Wallace's narrative talent across 90 novels. His literary style often employed cliffhanger endings and engaging dialogue, earning him the moniker 'The King of Thrillers'. Although his work fell into relative obscurity after his death, Wallace's influence can still be felt in the crime fiction genre and his prodigious output remains a testament to his storytelling prowess and enduring appeal to lovers of suspense and detective fiction.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.12.2023 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Anthologien |
Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Krimi / Thriller | |
Schlagworte | 20th-century crime thrillers • Agatha Christie • british detective stories • classic crime fiction • crime novel anthologies • Criminal underworld narratives • Dan Brown • early 20th century mysteries • Edgar Wallace novels • Edwardian era crime fiction • English thriller books • golden age crime novels • Golden Age detective fiction • Gone Girl • Historical courtroom dramas • Intricate plot twists • John Grisham • Master of suspenseful storytelling • mystery anthologies • P. D. James • Police procedural classics • Prolific mystery author • Reporter turned novelist • Sherlock Holmes • Stieg Larsson • The Vault • vintage mystery collections • Wayward • Wilkie Collins |
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