Master villains and criminal masterminds

7 books

A Bid for Fortune; Or, Dr. Nikola's VendettaGuy Boothby · 1895A Victorian adventure and mystery novel in which three strangers gather for a mysterious dinner arranged by the enigmatic Dr. Nikola, leading the narrator on a journey from London to Australia and remote islands in pursuit of the man and his vendetta.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

A Royal PrisonerPierre Souvestre · 1912A 1912 detective novel in the Fantomas series, following reporter Jerome Fandor and detective Juve through Parisian nightlife, a mysterious singing fountain, and a royal court intrigue as the elusive criminal Fantomas is pursued and arrested.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

FantômasPierre Souvestre · 1911This 1911 mystery by Pierre Souvestre introduces Fantômas, a mysterious and highly dangerous criminal. Authorities are baffled by his elusive nature and his connection to unexplained crimes, such as the disappearance of Lord Beltham.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Devil DoctorSax Rohmer · 1916A 1916 collection of adventure stories by Sax Rohmer, recounting further episodes in the campaign of Nayland Smith and Dr. Petrie against the mysterious Dr. Fu-Manchu, a brilliant and murderous villain whose schemes threaten England.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Golden Face: A Great 'Crook' RomanceWilliam Le Queux · 1903A detective and crime novel by William Le Queux, told as a confession by George Hargreave, a former army officer who takes a suspiciously generous position as chauffeur to the wealthy Rudolph Rayne and gradually discovers his employer is involved in mysterious criminal dealings.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Insidious Dr. Fu ManchuSax Rohmer · 1913A 1913 adventure thriller narrated by Dr. Petrie, who joins his friend Nayland Smith on a secret mission to stop the mysterious villain Fu-Manchu, whose poison-driven assassination campaign has claimed an official's life in London.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The new terrorGaston Leroux · 1924A 1924 novel by Gaston Leroux, told in first person, about a narrator betrothed since childhood to his cousin Cordélia, whose strange letters and a mysterious portrait begin to unsettle their long-awaited marriage.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية