A noblewoman is hacked to death, a Russian princess is boldly robbed, a lord's lifeless body is found in a trunk. It is the work of Fantômas, a master of disguise whose diabolical crimes paralyze Parisians with terror. The first volume in a series of wildly popular French thrillers, Fantômas stands as the original pulp fiction. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Brentano's, New York, 1915.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu by Sax Rohmer The first of the popular mystery series introduces a pair of English detectives to their archnemesis, the diabolical Dr. Fu-Manchu. Flavorful atmosphere, fast-paced action, and colorful characters enliven this classic of the genre.
Against the Grain (À Rebours) by Joris K. Huysmans Because of his extreme sensitivity to the absurd, the protagonist of this masterpiece of decadence has estranged himself from society and savors the most bizarre aspects of human existence in his quest for novelty.
The Man Who Knew Too Much by G. K. Chesterton These 8 tales by the creator of detective-priest Father Brown trace the activities of Horne Fisher, who investigates crime amid upper-crust society in pre–World War I Britain. " . . . dazzlingly executed and richly atmospheric." — The Armchair Detective.
