The Avenger by Edgar Wallace is a spine-chilling mystery that will leave readers breathless. A series of brutal murders grips London, and the city is in a panic as a shadowy figure known only as ‘The Avenger’ takes justice into his own hands. With cryptic clues and chilling precision, this mysterious killer targets the wealthy and powerful, leaving Scotland Yard baffled and the public terrified. As Inspector Wembury races against time to unmask the killer, he uncovers a web of deceit, revenge, and hidden identities that will shock even the most seasoned detective. Will justice prevail, or will ‘The Avenger’ continue his reign of terror?
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Edgar Wallace was an English writer, known for his prolific literary output and famous for his detective-themed works. Born ‘Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace’ in London in 1875, he grew up in poverty and left school at the age of twelve. At twenty-one, he joined the army and worked as a war correspondent for Reuters during the Second Boer War. His most famous works include The Council of Justice, The Clue of the Twisted Candle, and The Seven Locks, along with many serialized short stories and collections such as Sanders of the River. He also created the character ‘King Kong.’ Wallace passed away in 1932.