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The Face in the Night: A Positronic Book
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781515442387
Publisher: Positronic Publishing
Published: Jan 1 2020
Pages: 306
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A shadowed glimpse in the darkness sets in motion a carefully constructed tale of suspicion, fear, and calculated crime.
In The Face in the Night, Edgar Wallace delivers another example of the swift, suspense-driven storytelling that made him one of the most prolific writers of early twentieth-century British crime fiction. A fleeting image-seen where no one should have been-becomes the catalyst for intrigue, deception, and escalating peril.
Wallace's hallmark pacing drives the narrative forward as hidden motives surface and alliances fracture. The atmosphere is taut and immediate, moving from quiet unease to urgent confrontation. As suspicion narrows and secrets unravel, the story reveals the author's enduring skill in blending mystery with thriller momentum.
Fast-paced British crime fiction and a clear precursor to the modern thriller, The Face in the Night stands as a compact example of Wallace's enduring appeal.
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