The Angel of Terror: A Classic Crime Thriller of Deception, Greed, and Cold-Blooded Charm

😇 She looks like an angel—but she kills without mercy.

In The Angel of Terror, Edgar Wallace—the master of early 20th-century crime fiction—introduces one of his most memorable and chilling villains: Jean Briggerland, a woman whose beauty conceals a cold, calculating mind and a heart of pure malice.

When wealthy businessman James Meredith is falsely convicted of murder, he is left helpless as his fortune and future are manipulated by those who stand to gain. At the center of this web is Jean—an angel in appearance, a predator in truth. As the innocent Lydia Beale finds herself ensnared in Jean's schemes, she must rely on courage, intelligence, and a few unexpected allies to survive.

📚 Why readers love this thriller:

A fast-paced crime mystery with suspenseful twists

Features a charismatic female antagonist unlike any other

A gripping story of false accusations, hidden motives, and dangerous charm

Classic British crime fiction at its most entertaining

📚 Perfect for fans of:

Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Wilkie Collins

Femme fatale characters and psychological thrillers

Early 20th-century detective fiction

Clever plotlines with dramatic courtroom and criminal tension

📚 What readers are saying:

"A devil in disguise. Wallace's Angel of Terror is both beautiful and bone-chilling." – Golden Age Crime Review

"Edgar Wallace proves again why he was a king of thrillers. A timeless mystery." – Amazon Reviewer

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Rafbók: 10 juli 2025