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The Clue of the Twisted Candle
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781667663302
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Oct 7 2025
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
When popular mystery novelist John Lexman becomes entangled with a ruthless moneylender, his comfortable life unravels. His old friend, T.X. Meredith of Scotland Yard, is drawn into a case that begins with a threatening letter and ends in murder. Evidence points to Lexman, but the truth is far more complex than it first appears.
At the center of the drama is the enigmatic Remington Kara, a wealthy Greek whose charm hides darker motives. Kara's presence, along with a missing revolver and a mysteriously vanishing letter, deepens the web of suspicion. As Scotland Yard struggles to separate fact from deception, friendship, loyalty, and justice are all tested.
The Clue of the Twisted Candle is a classic Edgar Wallace detective novel that combines fast-moving suspense with an intricate puzzle. It remains an enduring example of the early twentieth-century crime story, showcasing Wallace's flair for ingenious plotting and dramatic tension.
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