The story follows the adventures of a mysterious figure known as the Ghost Walker, who appears in the small English village of Chipping Cleghorn. The Ghost Walker is a mysterious figure who appears in the night, wearing a long black cloak and a mask. He is said to be a ghost, and the villagers are terrified of him. The Ghost Walker is actually a criminal mastermind, and he is using the village as a base for his criminal activities. He is planning a daring robbery of a nearby bank, and he has recruited a gang of criminals to help him. The local police are baffled by the Ghost Walker's activities, and they enlist the help of a Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Elk. Elk is determined to catch the Ghost Walker and put an end to his criminal activities. The novel follows Elk as he investigates the Ghost Walker's activities, and as he gets closer to uncovering the truth, the stakes become higher and higher. Will Elk be able to catch the Ghost Walker before it's too late?
By Edgar Wallace · First published 1932 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror