Bones in London by Edgar Wallace

Bones in London is a crime novel written by Edgar Wallace and published in 1926. The story follows the investigation of a series of murders committed by a mysterious figure known only as "The Bone Man." The book features several twists and turns, including a surprise ending that reveals the true identity of the killer.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1925 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 12 chapters · 77,177 words

First lines

There was a slump in the shipping market, and men who were otherwise decent citizens wailed for one hour of glorious war, when Kenyon Line Deferred had stood at 88 1/2, and even so poor an organization as Siddons Steam Packets Line had been marketable at 3 3/8.

Two bareheaded men came down the busy street, their hands thrust into their trousers pockets, their sleek, well-oiled heads bent in dejection.

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Bones in London is listed on Textopian as a novel by Edgar Wallace, dated 1925 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Edgar Wallace
• Date: 1925 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Detective Fiction
• Length: 77,177 words
• Structure: 12 chapters, 2,240 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The narrative revolves around solving a crime, with elements of suspense and investigation.
• Thriller — The plot contains elements of suspense, tension, and excitement, often involving crime or espionage.
• Crime — The story involves criminal activities and law enforcement.
• Detective Fiction — The protagonist is a detective who investigates and solves a crime.

Tags

mystery · crime · detective · thriller · suspense · London · murder · investigation · secrets · plot twists · historical · noir

Contents

• BONES AND BIG BUSINESS
• HIDDEN TREASURE
• BONES AND THE WHARFINGERS
• THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR
• A CINEMA PICTURE
• A DEAL IN JUTE
• DETECTIVE BONES
• A COMPETENT JUDGE OF POETRY
• THE LAMP THAT NEVER WENT OUT
• THE BRANCH LINE
• A STUDENT OF MEN
• BONES HITS BACK

More by Edgar Wallace

• The Greek Poropulos (1932)
• Sanders of the River (1911)
• The Twister (1928)
• Big Foot (1927)
• The Dark Eyes of London (1924)
• The Devil Man (1931)
• The Law of the Four Just Men (1921)
• The Joker (1926)
• All works by Edgar Wallace