The Thief in the Night and Other Stories

By Edgar Wallace

Fast-paced and fun, 'The Thief in the Night and Other Stories' is a collection of six tales from the pen of one of the 20th Century's most prolific writers.The title story follows Inspector Jack Danton as he investigates a proliferation of poison pen letters and thefts to and from wealthy young debutantes. Other novelettes, such as 'Findings are Keepings' and 'The Compleat Criminal,' are laced with Wallace's trademark wit and critical appraisal of life in the upper echelons during the early 20th century.A superb read for fans of Wallace's body of work.-

• Language: English
• Publisher: SAGA Egmont
• Release date: Jan 1, 2024
• ISBN: 9788728385869

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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