Edgar Wallace
23 books
About the Author
Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was a prolific British author, journalist, and playwright whose vast output of over 170 novels captivated readers worldwide during the early 20th century. Born in London to a family of modest means, Wallace rose from poverty through his sharp wit and relentless drive, serving as a war correspondent in South Africa and later entering politics as a member of Parliament. His fascination with crime and adventure fueled his writing career, where he pioneered the 'thriller' genre with fast-paced plots, ingenious detectives, and exotic locales. Wallace's works, often serialized in newspapers, brought him immense popularity, and he even dabbled in screenwriting, adapting many of his stories for the silver screen. Notable for his creation of characters like the cunning J.G. Reeder, Wallace's legacy endures as a master of suspenseful escapism, blending sharp social commentary with pulse-pounding narratives that continue to influence modern mystery fiction.
Common genres
Adventure
Anthology
classic fiction
classic literature
Classic Thriller
Classic Thrillers
Classics
Crime
crime fiction
detective
detective fiction
Drama
dystopian fiction
Fantasy
Fiction
Holiday
Horror
Illustrated Classics
Literature
Mystery
Mystery Short Stories
psychological fiction
Science Fiction
Short Stories
Thriller
Vigilante Justice
Writing style
fast-paced
suspenseful
ingenious
Books by Edgar Wallace
