On the Spot by Edgar Wallace (1931)

Name: On the Spot
Author: Edgar Wallace

The story follows Detective Inspector Elk, who is assigned to investigate a series of murders in the East End of London. The victims are all members of a gang of criminals, and the killer is targeting them one by one. As Elk investigates, he discovers a web of intrigue and corruption that leads to the highest levels of society. With the help of his assistant, Sergeant Dawes, Elk must unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again. The novel is a classic example of the detective fiction genre, with a complex plot and a thrilling climax. It is a gripping read that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1931 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 24 chapters · 58,843 words

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TONY PERELLI was not yellow, either by his own code or judged by standards more exacting. It was yellow, to squeal to futile police, but not yellow to squeal to one's own crowd, and squeal loudly, about injustices suffered. It was yellow to betray a pal, but not yellow if the pal had not acted square or if he himself was yellow; even then it was yellow to tip off the police about his delinquencies. The honourable thing was to take him to some lone place and "give him the works".

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Wallace
Date: 1931 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Adventure
Length: 58,843 words
Structure: 24 chapters, 2,882 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Mystery — The title 'On the Spot' implies a sense of urgency and suspense, which are common elements of mystery stories.
Thriller — The title 'On the Spot' implies a sense of danger and excitement, which are common elements of thrillers.
Crime Fiction — Edgar Wallace was a prolific writer of crime fiction, so this book is likely to contain elements of this genre.
Adventure — The title 'On the Spot' implies a sense of action and excitement, which are common elements of adventure stories.