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Detective Sgt. (Insp.) Elk #1.5
Silinski, Master Criminal
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals.
- GenresFiction
342 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1930
About the author
Edgar Wallace
2,602 books270 followersRichard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless 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.
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.
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May 15, 2025
"Villain, yes," he said; "blackmailer, no—I am a genius—that is all."
The cat-and-mouse game between T.B Smith from Scotland Yard and N.H.C. - a mysterious criminal group that is directing the world's stock markets via hidden (and, of course, criminal) means. They strike from the shadows, using methods of men who have been declared dead for years. The organisation is most directly represented by their field agent Silinski - an enforcer, a middleman, or a mastermind in his own right?
Edgar Wallace has been a favourite of mine since I was in my teens, and I immensely enjoy his writings for all the twists and turns. It's only his tendency to not give the reader enough information to work things out independently that I cannot objectively give out a higher rating.
The cat-and-mouse game between T.B Smith from Scotland Yard and N.H.C. - a mysterious criminal group that is directing the world's stock markets via hidden (and, of course, criminal) means. They strike from the shadows, using methods of men who have been declared dead for years. The organisation is most directly represented by their field agent Silinski - an enforcer, a middleman, or a mastermind in his own right?
Edgar Wallace has been a favourite of mine since I was in my teens, and I immensely enjoy his writings for all the twists and turns. It's only his tendency to not give the reader enough information to work things out independently that I cannot objectively give out a higher rating.
September 4, 2017
More like Silinski Master Bore.
Better than the "original", but still dull, unevenly paced, and without any real mystery.
Better than the "original", but still dull, unevenly paced, and without any real mystery.
September 8, 2015
Not one of Wallace's better mysteries. Gets far too bogged down in details that don't really matter.
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