Edgar Wallace

Edgar Wallace was a prolific British writer, best known for his thrilling crime novels and plays during the early 20th century. Born in 1875 in London, he had a fascinating life that included time as a journalist, which undoubtedly influenced his sharp storytelling style. Wallace's works often featured complex plots and captivating characters, making him a beloved figure in the genre of detective fiction. His most famous creation, the character of King Kong, began as a screenplay and has left an indelible mark on popular culture.

Throughout his career, Wallace penned over 170 novels, numerous short stories, and many screenplays, demonstrating a remarkable versatility in his writing. His unique ability to weave intricate narratives has continued to inspire readers and writers alike. If you're curious about the world of Edgar Wallace, dive into his diverse collection available in the app. You might just find a new favorite mystery or adventure waiting for you.

The Door with Seven Locks

Read by Ben Tucker 4.6
Dick Martin is on his last day on the job at Scotland Yard, having planned to retire early due to an inheritance windfall, when he becomes e…

The Square Emerald

Read by Anne Fletcher 4.7
What appears to be a straightforward case of blackmail develops into an exciting, complex web for our heroine, a feisty girl detective attac…

The Double

Read by Atul Sharma 4.5
When Dick Staines graduated the University of Cambridge without family connections or inherited wealth, he decides to put his honours scienc…

The Crimson Circle

Read by Anna Simon 4.7
The Crimson Circle gang spreads fear by extortion and murder. Its members range from rich, powerful bankers to petty criminals, and none of …

The Man Who Knew

Read by Howard Skyman 4.4
Saul Arthur Mann is a meticulous and eccentric individual. His life revolves around the gathering of every fact and statistic he can possibl…

The Fellowship of the Frog

Read by Howard Skyman 4.6
In this story, a small village in rural England is the unlikely site of multiple mysterious goings-on. Dick Gordon, a young public prosecuto…

The Daffodil Mystery

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (April 1, 1875–February 10, 1932) was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 17…

The Green Rust (Version 2)

Read by Kirsten Wever 4.7
Edgar Wallace, perhaps best known for creating King Kong, wrote dozens of novels. The Green Rust, his twelfth crime novel, is one of three b…

The Secret House

Read by Don W. Jenkins 4.5
A stranger and foreigner arrives at the offices of a small publication in London only to be faced by the “editor” whose face is completely s…

The Strange Countess

Read by Howard Skyman 4.6
Lois Reddle is a young girl who works as a clerk in a lawyer’s office. One day her boss, Mr. Shaddles, asks her to pay a visit to Telsbury w…

Jack O' Judgment

Read by Howard Skyman 4.7
Here we have another fine novel by the eminent British author Edgar Wallace. The usual mystery of this sort usually revolves around the clas…

The Green Rust

Read by Don W. Jenkins 4.4
A millionaire is taken suddenly ill, and sensing his mortality, he asks his attorney to do him one last favor—to find and secretly watch ove…

The Angel of Terror

Read by Lee Elliott 4.4
When this was written, literary traditions still decreed beauty to be the outward sign of inner saintliness, whereas evil characters tended …

The Three Just Men

Read by Howard Skyman 4.7
It is early twentieth century England and all is not well. Innocent citizens are found murdered by an apparent snake bite accredited to a di…

The Case Of The Frightened Lady

4.3
Join us for a thrilling episode of Saturday-Night Theatre as we delve into The Case of the Frightened Lady, adapted for broadcasting by Cynt…

The Just Men of Cordova

Read by Atul Sharma 4.8
In “The Just Men of Cordova (1917)”, European financiers are dying conveniently from London to Cordova, victims of a mysterious poison that …

The Clue of the Twisted Candle

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
In Edgar Wallace's intriguing mystery, The Clue of the Twisted Candle, renowned author John Lexman finds himself in a dire predicament when …

The Book of All Power

Read by Peter Thomlinson (1940-2022) 4.5
The Book of All Power by Edgar Wallace is set in London at the beginning, and then the action moves to Russia. The story covers the period f…

The Four Just Men

Read by Andy Sames 4.5
In the atmosphere of political turmoil before the First World War it seemed there were villains, spies and anarchists around every corner. S…

The Other Man

Read by Lyndon Ashworth 4.5
"The Other Man" by Edgar Wallace is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a foggy London, introducing us …

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