{"title":"Edgar Wallace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdgar Wallace\u003c\/strong\u003e is renowned for his gripping crime and thriller novels that plunge readers into the shadowy underworld of mystery and suspense. With titles like \u003cem\u003eBones in London\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Avenger\u003c\/em\u003e, his stories weave intricate plots filled with relentless detectives, cunning criminals, and unexpected twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese works offer a compelling blend of atmospheric storytelling and fast-paced action, perfect for enthusiasts of classic crime fiction. Wallace’s narratives invite readers to unravel complex enigmas while exploring the darker corners of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-avenger-by-edgar-wallace-9781839648816","title":"The Avenger","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdgar Wallace, the original writer of \u003ci\u003eKing Kong\u003c\/i\u003e and hundreds of vintage crime, science fiction, and adventure novels, created \u003ci\u003eThe Avenger\u003c\/i\u003e as a page-turning thriller about the mysterious death of Francis Elmer, a dark secret, and a movie set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe discovery of a mysterious note signed 'The Head Hunter' lights up the chase for the murderer, and a further series of disappearances brings the urbane detective, Captain Mike Brixan, to hunt for the hunter in a desperate race against time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA classic crime thriller from a master movie storyteller who was a multi-million copy selling author in his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875–1932) was an extraordinarily prolific crime writer, journalist, and playwright, with over 170 novels and nearly a thousand short stories to his name. Born in Greenwich in impoverished circumstances and with a limited education, he eventually found his niche in the press corps where he honed his writing skills as a war correspondent during the Second Boer War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReturning to London in debt, he wrote detective stories to pay his way and set up Tallis Press, which published the thriller \u003ci\u003eThe Four Just Men\u003c\/i\u003e (1905). The Press was a financial failure but Wallace's continued journalism led to renewed confidence in his writing, and he signed with Hodder and Stoughton in 1921, ushering in his most prolific period—by 1928, it was estimated that one in four books being read in the UK was written by him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe moved to Hollywood in 1931 and wrote the initial screenplay for \u003ci\u003eKing Kong\u003c\/i\u003e, for which he is best known, but over 160 films have been made out of his work and with over 50 million copies sold, his legacy stretches far and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854046646508,"sku":"9781839648816","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27472983482842.jpg?v=1759232535"},{"product_id":"bones-in-london-by-edgar-wallace-9781717548689","title":"Bones in London","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a tour of duty overseas, the eccentric character Augustus Tibbetts (known as 'Bones' to his associates) returns to London to embark on civilian life. In a series of loosely connected but consistently hilarious tales and vignettes, Bones inadvertently stumbles into a series of improbable but exciting adventures and too-good-to-be-true business ventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive \u003cem\u003eClassic Library\u003c\/em\u003e collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents of the vast majority of titles in the \u003cem\u003eClassic Library\u003c\/em\u003e have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. 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