Synopsis
The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder is a collection of short stories by the renowned British author, Edgar Wallace. The book features the titular character, Mr. J.G. Reeder, a mild-mannered civil servant who possesses a remarkable ability to solve complex crimes. The stories are set in London during the early 20th century and follow Reeder as he unravels a series of baffling mysteries.The book includes twelve stories, each of which presents a unique challenge for Reeder to solve. The cases range from murders and robberies to kidnappings and frauds, and each one requires Reeder to use his exceptional intellect and cunning to crack the case. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including criminals, detectives, and ordinary people caught up in extraordinary circumstances.Despite his unassuming appearance and quiet demeanor, Reeder is a master of deduction and observation. He is able to see through the lies and deceptions of those around him, and he uses his knowledge of human nature to piece together the clues that lead to the solution of each case. The stories are full of twists and turns, and readers will be kept on the edge of their seats as Reeder works his way towards the truth.Overall, The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder is a classic collection of detective stories that will appeal to fans of the genre. The book showcases Edgar Wallace's talent for crafting intricate plots and memorable characters, and it is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery.'It was-but they have been doing lunatic things-what can you expect when a halfwitted weakling like Sidney Telfer is at the head of affairs? They underwrote three concerns last year that no brokerage business would have touched with a barge-pole, and they had to take up the shares. One was a lost treasure company to raise a Spanish galleon that sank three hundred years ago! But what really did happen yesterday morning?'This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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This Wordsworth Edition includes an exclusive Introduction by David Stuart Davies
‘How on earth did you piece together all this?’ he asked in wonder. Mr Reeder shook his head sadly.‘I have that perversion,’ he said. ‘It is a terrible misfortune. I see evil in everything. I have the mind of a criminal.’
Let us introduce you to the enigmatic J. G. Reeder, a timid, gentle middle-aged man who carries a furled up umbrella and wears an old-fashioned flat-topped bowler hat. He is one of the great unsung sleuths of mystery fiction, created by the prolific Edgar Wallace, the ‘King of Thrillers’. Despite his insignificant appearance, Reeder is a cold and ruthless detective who credits his success to his ‘criminal mind’ which allows him to solve a series of complex and audacious crimes and outwit the most cunning of villainous masterminds.
This volume is a rich feast for crime fiction fans, containing the first three volumes in the Reeder canon: two novels, Room 13 and Terror Keep; and the classic collection of short stories, The Mind of J. G. Reeder.
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