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The hush of the court, which had been broken when the foreman of the jury returned their verdict, was intensified as the Judge, with a quick glance over his pince-nez at the tall prisoner, marshalled his papers with the precision and method which old men display in tense moments... Read Full Overview

Edgar Wallace was a late 19th and early 20th century war correspondent, but he's best known today for his mystery novels, especially the J.G. Reeder series .

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,... Read Full Overview

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The hush of the court, which had been broken when the foreman of the jury returned their verdict, was intensified as the Judge, with a quick glance over his pince-nez at the tall prisoner, marshalled his papers with the precision and method which old men display in tense moments... Read Full Overview

Exquisitely beautiful and thoroughly vile, Jean is a scheming murderer, who gets away with multiple murders because she is so lovely, innocent looking, and a skilled liar. But lawyer Jack Glover has her pegged, and does his best to protect Jean's latest target, an unbelievably... Read Full Overview

"The Angel of Terror is an almost formulaic crime thriller, but the brilliant characterization and unusual twists and turns make it a gripping read."-Loyal Books "There is a very good reason to read The Angel of Terror: the angel herself. The Angel of Terror aka The Destroying... Read Full Overview

Edgar Wallace was an English crime writer, journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright. Over 160 films have been made from his novels, more than any other author. Today he is most remembered for writing the screenplay for the movie King Kong. The Angel of Terror was written... Read Full Overview