Edgar Wallace 
Missing Million 

A handsome young man goes missing the night before his wedding-day, along with one million pounds. Detective James Sepping is assigned to the case, assisted by the intrepid Joan Walton, they will soon begin to uncover a trail of bodies leading to a sinister truth. They will tangle with the ‘Prince of Blackmailers’, the king of the criminal underworld in their search for the truth and a whole cast of brilliantly developed characters in this detective caper. Typical of Wallace, ‘The Missing Million’ is fast paced and engaging right till the explosive end., This book is perfect for anyone who loves the mystery of ‘Sherlock’.-