The Devil Man by Edgar Wallace

Name: The Devil Man
Author: Edgar Wallace

The novel follows the story of Detective Inspector John Lexman, who is assigned to investigate a series of mysterious deaths in London. As Lexman delves deeper into the case, he discovers a sinister plot involving a secret society known as the Devil Men. The Devil Men are a group of criminals who use their power and influence to manipulate the city’s criminal underworld. Lexman must use all of his skills and resources to uncover the truth behind the Devil Men and their plans. Along the way, he must battle his own inner demons and confront the dark forces that threaten to destroy him. The Devil Man is a thrilling and suspenseful crime novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic of the genre and a must-read for fans of Edgar Wallace.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1931 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror · 40 chapters · 85,742 words

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On the western outskirts of Sheffield--the Sheffield of 1875--there was a dingy red factory that had seen the bankruptcies of at least three concerns which had been housed within its high walls. In this year it was occupied by the staff of a Mr Wertheimer, who produced nothing that was of commercial value, and was rather secretive about what he hoped to produce at all. He called himself and his partner, known and unknown, "The Silver Steel Company", which, as Baldy said subsequently, was a contradiction in terms.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Wallace
Date: 1931 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Crime Fiction
Length: 85,742 words
Structure: 40 chapters, 2,947 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book, 'The Devil Man', implies a mysterious and suspenseful plot, as the reader is left to wonder who or what the 'Devil Man' is.
Thriller — The title of the book, 'The Devil Man', implies a thrilling plot, as the reader is left to wonder what kind of danger the 'Devil Man' poses.
Horror — The title of the book, 'The Devil Man', implies a horror-filled plot, as the reader is left to wonder what kind of terror the 'Devil Man' will bring.
Crime Fiction — Given that the book is written by Edgar Wallace, a renowned crime fiction author, it is likely that the book will contain elements of crime fiction.