The Feathered Serpent

The Feathered Serpent is a mystery-thriller novel penned by the remarkably prolific Edgar Wallace. A number of people receive threatening cards emblazoned with the device of a feathered serpent, a device that we later find is associated with ancient Aztec religion and with a cult that still exists in Mexico and Central America.

• Reporter Peter Dewin suspects the card mysteriously left in the handbag of actress Ella Creed is a publicity stunt.
• He soon discovers that a wealthy artist, a boxing promoter and a nouveau riche stockbroker share her fear.

• The Feathered Serpent case will eventually lead to murder and two kidnappings.
• Who is behind the crimes of The Feathered Serpent?

Then, after leaving the house of millionaire philanthropist and African explorer Gregory Beale, Daphne Olroyd is followed.