The Golden Scorpion - Softcover

Rohmer, Sax

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9358017597 ISBN 13: 9789358017595

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2023

Synopsis

"The Golden Scorpion" by Sax Rohmer is a gripping mystery novel that tells the story of a serial killer who calls himself The Scorpion. Four brilliant men have been killed in a gruesome manner, with the only clue left behind is a golden scorpion's tail carved into the flesh of their victims. When the best detectives from France and England come together to solve the case, they realize they are dealing with a highly intelligent and cunning killer. The investigation takes them through the seedy underbelly of London, including its opium dens and Chinatown, as they try to track down The Scorpion before he can strike again. The detectives encounter a range of colorful characters, including the mysterious and seductive Zarmi, who is believed to be The Scorpion's accomplice. As the investigation progresses, the detectives discover something that takes this story to an unexpected turn! What detectives have found? They must race against time to stop him and prevent any more murders.

About this title

About the Author

Sax Rohmer was born on Feb. 15, 1883, in Birmingham, England, to William Ward and Margaret Mary. He was an internationally famous British writer who created the evil Chinese criminal Fu Manchu, the hero-villain of various books. The character Fu Manchu later appeared in films, radio, and TV.From childhood, Rohmer was fascinated by ancient Egypt, the Middle East, and witchcraft. Later on, working in brief in the financial district of London and as a Journalist, his developing interest in East Asia creates him more into fiction writing. He started using the middle name Sarsfield as a teenager and published his first stories under the name A. Sarsfield Ward. He began to publish only as Sax Rohmer in 1912, and he ultimately utilised this name professionally.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9358017597
• ISBN 13: 9789358017595
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 182