The Council of Justice

Name: The Council of Justice
Author: Edgar Wallace

The novel follows the story of a group of criminals who form a secret society known as the Council of Justice. The Council is made up of some of the most powerful criminals in the world, and they have a plan to take over the world. They plan to use their criminal activities to gain control of the world's governments and economies. The Council's plan is opposed by a group of brave men and women, led by the mysterious Mr. Smith. Smith and his allies must use their wits and courage to stop the Council's plans and save the world from their evil schemes. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of suspense and intrigue. It is a classic example of Edgar Wallace's writing, and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1908 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 16 chapters · 44,525 words

First lines

It is not for you or me to judge Manfred and his works. I say 'Manfred', though I might as well have said 'Gonsalez', or for the matter of that 'Poiccart', since they are equally guilty or great according to the light in which you view their acts. The most lawless of us would hesitate to defend them, but the greater humanitarian could scarcely condemn them.

From the standpoint of us, who live within the law, going about our business in conformity with the code, and unquestioningly keeping to the left or to the right as the police direct, their methods were terrible, indefensible, revolting.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Wallace
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction
Length: 44,525 words
Structure: 16 chapters, 2,063 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The Council of Justice is a mystery novel by Edgar Wallace, which follows the story of a detective who is trying to solve a murder case.
Thriller — The novel contains elements of suspense and intrigue, as the detective attempts to uncover the truth behind the murder.
Crime Fiction — The novel follows a crime investigation, and contains elements of crime fiction, such as the investigation of clues and the pursuit of justice.
Detective Fiction — The novel follows a detective as he attempts to solve a murder case, making it a detective fiction novel.