The Clue of the Twisted Candle

The Clue of the Twisted Candle by Edgar Wallace is a masterful blend of mystery and suspense that will keep you guessing until the very end. When a wealthy recluse is found dead in a locked room, the only clue is a bizarrely twisted candle. Detective Sergeant Elk is called in to unravel the mystery, but he quickly realizes that nothing is as it seems. As he delves deeper, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, each with their own secrets and motives. With cunning twists and turns, Elk must piece together the puzzle before the killer strikes again. Will he solve the mystery of the twisted candle, or will it remain an unsolved enigma? Dive into this thrilling tale and uncover the truth behind the twisted candle.

Edgar Wallace was an English writer, known for his prolific literary output and famous for his detective-themed works. Born 'Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace' in London in 1875, he grew up in poverty and left school at the age of twelve. At twenty-one, he joined the army and worked as a war correspondent for Reuters during the Second Boer War. His most famous works include The Council of Justice, The Clue of the Twisted Candle, and The Seven Locks, along with many serialized short stories and collections such as Sanders of the River. He also created the character 'King Kong.' Wallace passed away in 1932.