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Eines Abends wird der alte Lord Lebanon in seinem Schloss "Marks Priory" während eines Telefongesprächs hinterrücks mit einem indischen Tuch erdrosselt. Die neun Erben, die sich später im Schloss des verstorbenen Lord Lebanon versammelt haben, staunen nicht schlecht, als sie bei der Testamentseröffnung von Rechtsanwalt Tanner lediglich den vorletzten Willen des Verstorbenen verlesen bekommen.

A mysterious stranger arrives at a small London publication, only to encounter the enigmatic editor, whose face is obscured by a veil. As the two engage in a tense exchange, its clear that their intentions extend far beyond mere gossip about the elite. In a world rife with blackmail and ambition, the stakes rise sharply when two men are discovered dead outside the home of Mr. Farrington, a wealthy millionaire living just doors away from T. B. Smith, the head of the secret police. With connections to blackmail lurking in every shadow, questions arise Who truly holds the power? And can anyone be...

Edgar Wallace's 'Law of the Four Just Men' brings together a thrilling collection of detective tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Originally published in 1921, these stories were first featured in The Strand Magazine and showcase the adventures of a unique group of vigilantes. Each chapter unfolds a self-contained mystery, while subtle connections weave the narratives together, creating an intriguing experience for the listener. Life has changed for our protagonists. Poiccart enjoys a quiet retreat on his French farm, while Manfred and Gonsalez navigate the bustling streets of...

In 'Door with Seven Locks' join Dick Martin on his final day at Scotland Yard. Just as he's about to retire and enjoy his newfound fortune, he stumbles into a web of intrigue. A missing heir, a stolen library book, and a string of murders all lead back to a mysterious tomb with seven unique locks. Each lock holds a secret, and the keys have scattered far and wide. As Dick navigates this puzzling case, what seemed like random events start to connect in unexpected ways. With every twist, the stakes rise. Can Dick solve the mystery before it’s too late? This gripping detective story will keep ...

Meet Angel Esquire, Scotland Yard's sharpest detective. He’s not easily fooled, especially when it comes to the murder of the notorious crook, Reale. As he pieces together clues, Angel anticipates a twist that keeps everyone guessing. On the flip side, there's Jimmy, a character who operates outside the law yet shares a connection to the chaos. Their paths collide in a gripping adventure filled with unexpected turns and suspense. With tension building at every corner, will Angel solve the case before it spirals out of control? This story packs excitement, intrigue, and a peek into the minds ...

The Green Mamba is a story in which Wallace's famous detective, Mr. J. G. Reeder, outsmarts one of the leading master criminals in London at the very moment when he is on the verge of his greatest criminal coup.

In the city of Cordova, a sinister plot unfolds as wealthy European financiers fall victim to a mysterious poison. Edgar Wallace’s classic detective fiction, 'Just Men of Cordova,' brings back our fearless vigilante heroes—Manfred, Gonzales, Poiccart, and their companion—as they navigate the treacherous underbelly of early 20th-century crime. With sharp wit and unmatched skills, they expose the dark dealings that threaten justice. As the stakes rise and danger lurks at every corner, the team must outsmart cunning criminals and restore order to the city. This anniversary edition not only ...

Der ehrgeizige Regisseur Carl Denham möchte endlich einen großen Filmcoup landen. Deshalb macht er sich mit einer Filmcrew auf, eine entlegene, sagenumwobene Insel im indischen Ozean zu entdecken. Dort lebt ein Volk, das dem Riesenaffen King Kong junge Frauen als Opfer darbringt. Um den Affenkönig zu besänftigen, entführen die Eingeborenen den Filmstar Ann Darrow und bieten sie dem als Opfer dar...

An Industrial Society hires a secretary to invest their money. Then they learn just how much gold and silver is really worth.

'The Urbane T.X. is back in this locked-room mystery by British master storyteller Edgar Wallace. The renown mystery writer John Lexman is charged with murder and sent to prison. His friend T.X. Meredith, employed by Scotland Yard, tries to prove his innocence.

During the last part of the nineteenth century, the detective story took off as a popular genre as literary magazines vied with each other to draw in readers with gripping page-turners by the likes of Arthur Conan Doyle, G. K. Chesterton, Guy Boothby and Wilkie Collins. This collection brings together some of the great detectives of the Victorian era, from the master sleuth himself, Sherlock Holmes, to the mild mannered Father Brown, to the feisty J. G. Reeder.

In this volume our classic authors turn their words to the religion of Christianity. It’s a fascinating subject for our authors who can explore faith and belief in ways that we rarely subject ourselves to. Whatever your faith these stories raise questions and that are of interest to us all.

In The Just Men of Cordova, written in 1917, the Four move into the treacherous, aristocratic world of gambling, horse-racing and high finance. It seems that police services, even governments, have no power to control this world, where blackmail, poison and murder are commonplace. The Four, working outside the law, take it upon themselves to clean things up in their own way.

The Angel of Terror aka The Destroying Angel Jack Glover of Rennet, Glover and Simpson does not believe his cousin Meredith killed Bulford. Meredith's father was an eccentric and unless Meredith is married by the age of thirty his sister inherits everything. She is dead and Meredith, now in prison, is thirty next Monday. Meanwhile Lydia Beale is struggling to pay her dead father's creditors. When Glover offers her money she is shocked. However, despite the strange conditions attached, it is a proposal she cannot afford to ignore.

Hot on the trail of a troupe of diamond and emerald embezzlers comes super sleuth Mr J. G. Reeder, Edgar Wallace's master creation of a detective who confesses to having the mind of a criminal. Reeder's techniques for solving cases are unique, most notably because he was "... a gentleman who liked to work in an office where the ticking of a clock was audible and the turning of a paper produced a gentle disturbance".

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Seit Jahren treibt der sogenannte Zinker in der Londoner Unterwelt sein Unwesen. Immer wenn dort gestohlene Ware verhökert werden soll, meldet er sich, um diese zu Tiefstpreisen an sich zu reißen. Falls die Diebe auf sein Angebot nicht eingehen, "verzinkt" er diese an Scotland Yard. Ein aktenkundiger Unterweltler hat dem großen Unbekannten jedoch eine Falle gestellt und kennt seine Identität. Kurz bevor er den Zinker verraten kann, wird er aber eiskalt mit dem Gift einer schwarzen Mamba ermordet.

Bei seiner Verhaftung in einer Londoner Bank erschießt der jahrelang gesuchte Scheckfälscher und Betrüger Clay Shelton einen Polizisten. Als er daraufhin wegen Mordes angeklagt wird und gehenkt werden soll, veranlasst er als seinen letzten Wunsch das Erscheinen aller freiwillig oder unfreiwillig an seiner Verhaftung und Verurteilung beteiligten Personen, um ihnen seine Rache zu prophezeien...

Ein offensichtlich geisteskranker Mörder übt an Verbrechern, die Mangels Beweisen nicht verurteilt werden können, gnadenlos Selbstjustiz. Die Köpfe seiner Opfer schickt er mit einem Begleitschreiben in Kartons verpackt an Scotland Yard. Als ein Beamter des Außenministeriums umgebracht wird, beauftragt Geheimdienstchef Major Staines den fähigen Detektiv Michael Brixan mit gesonderten Nachforschungen.

"Der Hexer" ist einer der bekanntesten und erfolgreichsten Bücher von Edgar Wallace. Aber, wussten Sie, dass es eine Fortsetzung gibt? Nervenaufreibend geschrieben und meisterlich gelesen von Frank Engelhardt.