The Clue of the Twisted Candle

By Edgar Wallace

Book Overview

When popular mystery novelist John Lexman becomes entangled with a ruthless moneylender, his comfortable life unravels. His old friend, T.X. Meredith of Scotland Yard, is drawn into a case that begins with a threatening letter and ends in murder. Evidence points to Lexman, but the truth is far more complex than it first appears.

At the center of the drama is the enigmatic Remington Kara, a wealthy Greek whose charm hides darker motives. Kara's presence, along with a missing revolver and a mysteriously vanishing letter, deepens the web of suspicion. As Scotland Yard struggles to separate fact from deception, friendship, loyalty, and justice are all tested.

The Clue of the Twisted Candle is a classic Edgar Wallace detective novel that combines fast-moving suspense with an intricate puzzle. It remains an enduring example of the early twentieth-century crime story, showcasing Wallace's flair for ingenious plotting and dramatic tension.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1667663305
• ISBN13: 9781667663302
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Wildside Press
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Ingenious plot.

It was a great read. I should think most mystery lovers will enjoy this book.

The Clue of the Twisted Candle

This thriller by Edgar Wallace is a perfect example of the Edwardian era's suspense novels which were the most popular form of fiction after the pulp romances of that time. It depends upon twists and turns and unexpected surprises and keeps the reader wondering what's next. It also includes an unflappable hero and a thoroughly despicable villain (an Albanian aristocrat with an unlimited thirst for power and honor). Reading it today is a lot of fun and gives one a sense of that bygone era.