Frank Carlson Library

In the turbulent years leading up to the First World War, Malcolm Hay, an aspiring engineer for the Ukrainian-English Oil Company, finds himself entangled in a web of political intrigue and power plays in the heart of Russia. Amidst the glittering salons of London and the dangerous streets of Kiev, Malcolm crosses paths with the alluring Grand-Duchess Irene Yaroslav. She becomes a pawn in a ruthless game orchestrated by the ambitious Russian prince,...

To save herself from debtor's prison, a girl agrees to marry a convicted killer When her father died, Lydia lost her closest friend in the world and inherited a mountain of debt. Though she works tirelessly, she doubts she will ever be able to pay it all off. She is near despair when a lawyer comes to her with a most unusual proposal that could save her finances-and cost her life. The lawyer's client is James Meredith, a wealthy young man who has...

"The Green Rust" by Edgar Wallace is a gripping tale of international intrigue and scientific conspiracy. As Dr. van Heerden unravels a sinister plot involving a deadly chemical, the narrative unfolds with suspense and espionage. Wallace weaves a story of danger, moral dilemmas, and the race to prevent catastrophe. The novel explores the darker aspects of scientific advancements, delving into the consequences of unchecked ambition. With vivid characters...

The Four Just Men (1905) is a political thriller by Edgar Wallace. The book that launched Wallace's career as one of England's leading popular fiction writers, The Four Just Men was released in conjunction with a newspaper competition allowing readers to guess the truth behind the unsolved mystery at the end of the novel. Like many of Wallace's stories and novels, The Four Just Men was adapted into a silent film in 1921 before being made into a popular...

When Malcolm Hay, a young British engineer, is sent to work for a Ukrainian-English oil company right before the first World War, he becomes a unique spectator of the political tensions of the time. After he befriends Kensky, a wealthy, elderly, Jewish-Russian man, and Grand-Duchess Irene Yaroslav, his life is changed by the gift Kensky has entrusted him with The Book of All-Power. The book, which is said to be able to make any man do the holder's...

If you like a villain to be a proper villain then Oberzhon is the genuine article. What a villain! What an adventure! There are crimes for, which no punishment is adequate, offences that the written law cannot efface. When conventional justice fails, The Three Just Men employ their great intellect and cunning. They use their own methods, carry out their own verdicts, which the police were unable or unwilling to carry out. There can be no compromise....

"Bones: Further Adventures in Mr. Commissioner Sanders' Country" by Edgar Wallace continues the exploits of Commissioner Sanders in colonial Africa. Wallace crafts a thrilling narrative of intrigue, tribal conflicts, and the challenges of maintaining order. As Sanders confronts new adversaries and navigates the complexities of colonial dynamics, the story unfolds with suspense and moral dilemmas. The novel delves into the clash between tradition and...

The second installment in the enthralling exploits of Commissioner Sanders, Great Britain's man in colonial Africa Commissioner Sanders should have known better than to go on vacation. He is just a few days from his offices in British West Africa when he receives word from his second in command that trouble, always at a simmer in this jungle outpost, is about to come to a boil. He rushes home, arriving just in time for a meeting of the chiefs of his...

"Terror Keep" is a 1927 novel by English writer Edgar Wallace. After narrowly avoiding the wrath of highly-intelligent and arguably-insane villain John Flack, Detective JG Reeder and his secretary, Margaret Belman become locked in a deadly duel with the evil genius. A gripping page-turner, this novel is not to be missed by fans and collectors of detective fiction. Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1 April 1875 – 10 February 1932) was an English writer...

"The Other Man" by Edgar Wallace is a gripping tale of suspense and moral complexity. As two men become entangled in a web of secrets and deception, the narrative unfolds with unexpected twists. Wallace explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of hidden truths. The story delves into the darker corners of human nature, challenging notions of right and wrong. With vivid characters and a suspenseful plot, the novel keeps readers on...