The India-Rubber Men

Name: The India-Rubber Men
Author: Edgar Wallace

The story follows the adventures of Detective-Inspector Elk, who is assigned to investigate a series of mysterious deaths in London. The victims have all been found with their bodies covered in a strange, rubbery substance. As Elk investigates, he discovers that the deaths are linked to a sinister criminal organization known as the India-Rubber Men. Elk soon finds himself in a race against time to stop the India-Rubber Men from carrying out their sinister plans. Along the way, he must battle his own inner demons and confront the dark secrets of the criminal underworld. The India-Rubber Men 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 1929 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 30 chapters · 82,146 words

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In the murk of a foggy morning a row-boat moved steadily downstream. Two pairs of oars moved as one, for the rowers were skilled watermen. They kept to the Surrey shore, following the slightly irregular course imposed by the vital necessity of keeping to the unrevealing background formed by moored barges.

Somewhere in the east the sun was rising, but the skies were dark and thick; lamps burnt on river and shore. Billingsgate Market was radiant with light, and over the wharves where cargo-boats were at anchor white arc lights stared like stars.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Wallace
Date: 1929 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Adventure
Length: 82,146 words
Structure: 30 chapters, 2,295 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The India-Rubber Men is a mystery novel by Edgar Wallace, which follows the story of a detective who is trying to solve a case involving a criminal gang.
Thriller — The novel contains elements of suspense and tension, as the detective attempts to uncover the truth behind the criminal gang and their activities.
Crime Fiction — The novel follows a detective as he investigates a criminal gang, making it a crime fiction novel.
Adventure — The novel follows the detective as he embarks on a thrilling adventure to uncover the truth behind the criminal gang.