Angel of Terror

?? 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 twistsFeatures a charismatic female antagonist unlike any otherA gripping story of false accusations, hidden motives, and dangerous charmClassic British crime fiction at its most entertaining?? Perfect for fans of:Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Wilkie CollinsFemme fatale characters and psychological thrillersEarly 20th-century detective fictionClever plotlines with dramatic courtroom and criminal tension?? What readers are saying:"e;A devil in disguise. Wallace's Angel of Terror is both beautiful and bone-chilling."e; Golden Age Crime Review"e;Edgar Wallace proves again why he was a king of thrillers. A timeless mystery."e; Amazon Reviewer?? Click "e;Buy Now"e; and dive into a gripping tale of murder, money, and the most dangerous kind of beauty.