The Mind of Mr J. G. Reeder
The Mind of Mr J. G. Reeder is a classic crime novel by Edgar Wallace, first published in 1925. It follows the adventures of the titular character, J. G. Reeder, a mild-mannered and unassuming detective who works for the London Metropolitan Police. Reeder is called upon to investigate a series of mysterious and seemingly unrelated crimes, including the murder of a wealthy financier, the disappearance of a young woman, and the theft of a valuable necklace. As he delves deeper into the case, Reeder discovers a sinister criminal organization at work, and must use his wits and intuition to outwit them and bring the criminals to justice. The novel is a classic example of the "gentleman detective" genre, and is notable for its clever plotting and suspenseful atmosphere. It is also notable for its exploration of the psychology of crime, as Reeder uses his keen insight into human nature to solve the case.
By Edgar Wallace · First published 1925 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller · 8 chapters · 46,566 words
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THE day Mr. Reeder arrived at the Public Prosecutor's office was indeed a day of fate for Mr. Lambton Green, Branch Manager of the London Scottish and Midland Bank.
That branch of the bank which Mr. Green controlled was situate at the corner of Pell Street and Firling Avenue on the 'country side' of Ealing. It is a fairly large building and, unlike most suburban branch offices, the whole of the premises were devoted to banking business, for the bank carried very heavy deposits, the Lunar Traction Company, with three thousand people on its pay-roll, the Associated Novelties Corporation, with its enormous turnover, and the Laraphone Company being only three of the L.S.M. 's customers.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edgar Wallace
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Detective Fiction
- Length: 46,566 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 1,851 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book follows the adventures of the detective Mr. J. G. Reeder as he solves various mysteries.
- Crime Fiction — The book follows the investigations of Mr. J. G. Reeder as he attempts to solve various criminal cases.
- Thriller — The book contains suspenseful moments as Mr. J. G. Reeder attempts to solve the various mysteries and criminal cases he encounters.
- Detective Fiction — The book follows the investigations of the detective Mr. J. G. Reeder as he attempts to solve various mysteries and criminal cases.
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mystery · detective · crime · suspense · thriller · investigation · puzzle · intrigue · fiction · literature · 20th century · British
Contents
- Chapter 1: The Poetical Policeman
- Chapter 2: The Treasure Hunt
- Chapter 3: The Troupe
- Chapter 4: The Stealer of Marble
- Chapter 5: Sheer Melodrama
- Chapter 6: The Green Mamba
- Chapter 7: The Strange Case
- Chapter 8: The Investors