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The WIRE DEVILS and TWO STOLEN IDOLS: Pair of Pulp Thrillers
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025890272
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Wire Devils and Two Stolen Idols are two gripping pulp thrillers that showcase Frank L. Packard's mastery of suspense and criminal intrigue. In The Wire Devils, readers are plunged into a world of sophisticated crime and master thieves, where a secret organization uses coded messages and daring heists to outmaneuver the authorities. As the mystery unfolds, the narrative explores the high-stakes game of cat and mouse between the brilliant criminal element and those determined to stop them.
Two Stolen Idols shifts the focus to a tale of adventure and moral ambiguity. Centered on the disappearance of rare and valuable artifacts, the story follows characters driven by greed, duty, and the shadows of their past. Packard weaves a complex web of mystery that tests the limits of human endurance and loyalty, delivering the fast-paced storytelling and atmospheric settings that defined the golden age of pulp fiction.
Together, these works represent the pinnacle of early 20th-century mystery fiction. Packard, a pioneer of the genre, provides intricate plots and dramatic tension that continue to captivate fans of classic crime and adventure. These stories offer a fascinating glimpse into a literary era where danger lurks around every corner and the stakes are always high.
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