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Guust Reeks

Duik in de spannende wereld van een Parijse onderzoeker, een meester in vermommingen. Deze serie volgt zijn meedogenloze strijd tegen een mysterieuze en machtige criminele meesterbrein. Bereid u voor op aangrijpende achtervolgingen, briljante deducties en mentale gevechten tegen de achtergrond van een bruisende metropool.

The Golden Scorpion
I grandi maestri del giallo: Il delitto di mezzanotte
The Yellow Claw

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    The Yellow Claw

    • 310bladzijden
    • 11 uur lezen

    Set against a backdrop of crime and intrigue, this novel follows Gaston Max, a skilled Parisian investigator, as he confronts the enigmatic Mr. King, a criminal mastermind reminiscent of the infamous Dr. Fu Manchu. The plot intertwines with the adventures of Jimmy Woo, a Chinese-American FBI agent, who faces the sinister Yellow Claw, a Communist figure embodying the "Yellow Peril." The story explores themes of identity, love, and cultural tension, while also serving as the inspiration for a silent film adaptation.

    The Yellow Claw
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    I grandi maestri del giallo: Il delitto di mezzanotte

    • 126bladzijden
    • 5 uur lezen

    E' quasi mezzanotte, e un noto giornalista lavora alla propria opera nel silenzio del suo studio londinese. Ma viene interrotto da una donna avvolta in una pelliccia di zibellino, che appena entrata nella stanza si accascia su una poltrona... e mentre lo scrittore va a chiamare il medico della porta accanto, al dodicesimo rintocco della vecchia pendola la misteriosa signora viene assassinata. Inizia così una delle più difficili e ingarbugliate indagini degli uomini di Scotland Yard, che presto si troveranno di fronte a sviluppi del tutto inattesi...

    I grandi maestri del giallo: Il delitto di mezzanotte
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    The Golden Scorpion

    • 224bladzijden
    • 8 uur lezen

    Sax Rohmer, born Arthur Henry Ward, is renowned for his captivating series featuring the notorious criminal Dr. Fu Manchu. Hailing from a working-class Irish family in Birmingham, he initially embarked on a civil service career before fully dedicating himself to writing. Rohmer's diverse background includes roles as a poet, songwriter, and comedy sketch writer, which enriched his storytelling. His unique blend of intrigue and adventure in his novels has left a lasting impact on the genre, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature.

    The Golden Scorpion