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The Gaunt Stranger
The Gaunt Stranger
The Gaunt Stranger
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The Gaunt Stranger

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This is a crime novel that tells the story of Ringer. "Ringer," a notorious killer, long thought to be dead in Australia, returns to England seeking vengeance for his sister's death. Maurice Meister, the criminal mastermind, is threatened by the "Ringer." Detective Inspector Alan Wembury is involved in the investigation and, despite his disdain for Meister, tries to protect him. Sam Hackett, an ex-convict, is the only one who can identify the "Ringer." Will Detective Alan Wembury succeed in protecting Meister?
LanguageEnglish
PublisherGood Press
Release dateNov 9, 2021
ISBN4066338098146
The Gaunt Stranger
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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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