The Black by Edgar Wallace (1920)

Name: The Black
Author: Edgar Wallace

The story follows the investigation of Detective Inspector Elk, who is assigned to investigate the mysterious death of a wealthy financier, Sir John Dallas. Dallas was found dead in his study, with a black mask covering his face. The investigation leads Elk to a secret society known as The Black, a group of powerful and influential men who are determined to keep their identities and activities a secret. As Elk delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of intrigue and corruption that stretches from London to the Far East. The Black is a thrilling and suspenseful mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its complex plot and vivid characters, it is a classic of the crime genre.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1920 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 60 chapters · 112,559 words

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_TO MARNEY_

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Wallace
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction, Noir
Length: 112,559 words
Structure: 68 chapters, 5,118 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The Black is a mystery novel by Edgar Wallace, which follows the story of a detective who is trying to solve a murder case.
Thriller — The Black is a thrilling novel with suspenseful plot twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end.
Crime Fiction — The Black is a crime fiction novel that follows the story of a detective as he investigates a murder case.
Detective Fiction — The Black is a detective fiction novel that follows the story of a detective as he investigates a murder case.