SANDERS OF THE RIVER by EDGAR WALLACE

Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was a London-born writer who rose to prominence during the early twentieth century. With a background in journalism, he excelled at crime fiction with a series of detective thrillers following characters J.G. Reeder and Detective Sgt. (Inspector) Elk. Wallace is known for his extensive literary work, which has been adapted across multiple mediums, including over 160 films. His most notable contribution to cinema was the novelization and early screenplay for 1933’s King Kong. The African tribes portrayed in the book seem to be holden to his justice and his wisdom and do not seem to be able to keep the peace without his firm hand on the tiller. Having said that, his threats are not idle, and miscreants and ne-er-do-wells are quickly dispatched by the noose for the greater good! Likewise, his steamer, the Zaire, has two Maxim guns and a troop of Housa guards who are quick to fire first and ask questions later.