The Ringer by Edgar Wallace (1925)

Name: The Ringer
Author: Edgar Wallace

The Ringer is a classic crime novel by Edgar Wallace, first published in 1928. It tells the story of a mysterious criminal mastermind known only as “The Ringer” who is terrorizing London with a series of daring robberies. The police are baffled by the Ringer’s ability to elude capture, and the public is in a state of panic. The novel follows the efforts of Scotland Yard Inspector Elk and his assistant, Sergeant Daw, as they attempt to track down the Ringer and bring him to justice. Along the way, they uncover a complex web of intrigue and deception, involving a secret society, a mysterious woman, and a powerful criminal organization. As the investigation progresses, Elk and Daw come to realize that the Ringer is far more dangerous than they had initially believed. The Ringer is a thrilling and suspenseful crime novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. It is a classic example of Edgar Wallace’s masterful storytelling, and a must-read for fans of classic crime fiction.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1925 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 47 chapters · 65,232 words

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The Assistant Commissioner of Police pressed a bell on his table, and, to the messenger who entered the room a few seconds after: "Ask Inspector Wembury if he will be good enough to see me," he said.

The Commissioner put away into a folder the document he had been reading.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Wallace
Date: 1925 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Adventure
Length: 65,232 words
Structure: 47 chapters, 3,021 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Mystery — The Ringer is a mystery novel by Edgar Wallace, which follows the story of a criminal mastermind who is determined to outwit the police and get away with his crimes.
Thriller — The Ringer is a thrilling novel that follows the story of a criminal mastermind who is determined to outwit the police and get away with his crimes.
Crime Fiction — The Ringer is a crime fiction novel by Edgar Wallace, which follows the story of a criminal mastermind who is determined to outwit the police and get away with his crimes.
Adventure — The Ringer is an adventure novel by Edgar Wallace, which follows the story of a criminal mastermind who is determined to outwit the police and get away with his crimes.