The Terrible People

"The Terrible People" is a high-stakes mystery thriller written by the prolific Edgar Wallace, a master of early 20th-century crime fiction. The narrative unfolds in the chilling wake of the execution of Clay Shelton, a dangerous criminal who, moments before his death, promises a gruesome revenge upon those who brought him to justice. His vengeance is to be carried out by a shadowy and relentless syndicate known as "The Terrible People."

As the members of the jury and the legal team begin to...