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The Squeaker
The Squeaker
The Squeaker
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The Squeaker

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"The Squeaker" is a piece of early crime writing by author Richard Wallace, first published in 1927. It is the thrilling story of story of a group of London jewel thieves and the company they keep. An entertaining tale of mystery and intrigue in London's underworld, this volume constitutes a must-read for lovers of crime fiction. Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875 - 1932) was a prolific English writer most famous for being the creator of "King Kong". During his lifetime, he wrote 18 stage plays, 957 short stories, and over 170 novels. Other notable works by this author include: "The Dark Eyes of London or The Croakers" (1924), "The Clue of the New Pin" (1923), "The Calendar (1930)". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherWhite Press
Release dateJun 8, 2016
ISBN9781473362802
The Squeaker
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Edgar Wallace

Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was a London-born writer who rose to prominence during the early twentieth century. With a background in journalism, he excelled at crime fiction with a series of detective thrillers following characters J.G. Reeder and Detective Sgt. (Inspector) Elk. Wallace is known for his extensive literary work, which has been adapted across multiple mediums, including over 160 films. His most notable contribution to cinema was the novelization and early screenplay for 1933’s King Kong.

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    "Sqeaker" seems to be a British equivalent of the Ametican "squealer" --a person who gives information to the police. A series of robberies is being committed and "the squeaker" is giving information to the police, who hope to identify him before he himself is killed.

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