Edgar Wallace

The Flying Squad (eBook, ePUB)

Unraveling London's Criminal Underworld with Detective Lee and his Elite Team

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Flying Squad," Edgar Wallace crafts a riveting tale of crime and adventure that exemplifies the fast-paced narrative style characteristic of early 20th-century detective fiction. This novel is anchored in the dynamic interplay of suspense and action, as Wallace delves into the workings of a special police unit responding to urgent criminal cases. With its vivid characterizations and intricate plotting, the book is set against the backdrop of London'Äôs gritty underbelly, reflecting the social tensions and moral dilemmas of the era, alongside Wallace'Äôs masterful use of colloquial dialogue that breathes life into the story. Edgar Wallace, a British journalist and novelist, became one of the most prolific writers of his time, penning over 170 novels and numerous plays. His own experiences as a reporter investigating crime provided him with rich insight into the criminal world, thereby influencing his fictional narratives. Wallace's vast body of work, characterized by its thrilling plots and strong characters, positions him as a pioneer in the genre, often blending realism with sensationalism to captivate his audiences. I highly recommend "The Flying Squad" to anyone intrigued by the nuances of early crime fiction or those seeking a thrilling read replete with intrigue and action. Wallace's ingenious storytelling and sharp wit make this novel not just an entertaining escape, but also a reflection of the complexities of justice and morality in a society grappling with crime.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 195
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338098108
• Artikelnr.: 64076204

Autorenporträt

British author Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace lived from 1 April 1875 to 10 February 1932. Wallace, a 12-year-old illegitimate kid from London who was born into poverty, quit school. He joined the military at the age of 21. He covered the Second Boer War for Reuters and the Daily Mail. At the age of 46, he passed very abruptly from untreated diabetes while the first draft of King Kong (1933) was being written. It's been said that Wallace wrote one-fourth of all literature in England. His works have been adapted into more than 160 movies. He is famous for writing "the colonial imagination," the J. G. Reeder detective novels, and The Green Archer serial in addition to his work on King Kong. The Economist referred to him as "one of the most prolific thriller writers of [the 20th] century" in 1997 despite the fact that the vast majority of his books are no longer in print in the UK but are still popular in Germany. He sold more than 50 million copies of his combined works in various editions. The Edgar Wallace Story, a 50-minute German television documentary, was produced in 1963 and starred his son Bryan Edgar Wallace.