AUTHOR
Edgar Wallace
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was an English crime writer, journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and numerous articles in newspapers and journals.
Over 160 films have been made of his novels, more than any other author. In the 1920s, one of Wallace's publishers claimed that a quarter of all books read in England were written by him. He is most famous today as the co-creator of King Kong, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story "King Kong" (1933) credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime.[1][1]
[1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Wallace
Sign up for Bookclubs' newsletter with reading recommendations and the most popular book club books each month.
Books by Edgar Wallace
White Face
Average rating: 8
1 rating
The Terror (Detective Club Crime Classics)
Average rating: 8
1 rating
King Kong (Modern Library Classics)
Average rating: 6
1 rating
Complete Four Just Men (Tales of Mystery & the Supernatural)
Average rating: 6
1 rating
The Clue Of The Twisted Candle
Average rating: 6
1 rating
The Angel Of Terror
Average rating: 4
1 rating