Sax Rohmer was the pen name of Arthur Henry Ward (1883–1959), an English novelist best known for creating the character Dr. Fu Manchu, a sinister Chinese criminal mastermind. Born in Birmingham to Irish immigrant parents, Rohmer began his career writing songs, sketches, and plays for music hall performers before transitioning to fiction.

In 1913, Rohmer published The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu (also known as The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu), introducing readers to the diabolical Fu Manchu and his nemesis, British investigator Denis Nayland Smith. The novel's success led to a series of 13 Fu Manchu books, including The Devil Doctor (1916), The Si-Fan Mysteries (1917), and The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932). These stories are characterized by their fast-paced plots, exotic settings, and themes of global conspiracy, reflecting early 20th-century anxieties and racial stereotypes.

Beyond Fu Manchu, Rohmer created other series featuring detectives and adventurers confronting mysterious and often supernatural adversaries. The Gaston Max series follows a Parisian detective in novels like The Yellow Claw (1915) and The Golden Scorpion (1919). The Sumuru series, beginning with Nude in Mink (1950), introduces a female antagonist leading a secret society aiming for world domination.

Rohmer's works were immensely popular during his lifetime, influencing the thriller and detective genres. However, contemporary readers should approach them with an understanding of the period's cultural context, as they contain depictions and themes now considered offensive. His legacy endures in the archetype of the nefarious criminal mastermind and the atmospheric blending of crime and the supernatural in storytelling.

Step into the exotic, thrilling, and often shadowy world of Sax Rohmer, master of mystery and suspense.

Best known for his iconic Fu Manchu series, Rohmer wove tales of intrigue, danger, and the supernatural that continue to captivate readers.

This collection features unforgettable works, including:

• BAT WING: A chilling murder mystery steeped in voodoo legend.
• BROOD OF THE WITCH QUEEN: A supernatural tale of ancient curses and dark magic.
• QUEST OF THE SACRED SLIPPER: A race to recover a priceless relic.
• RETURN OF DR. FU MANCHU: The iconic villain’s sinister plans unfold.
• DOPE: A hard-hitting look at London’s seedy underworld.
• FIRE TONGUE: A mysterious murder tied to a deadly cult.
• GOLDEN SCORPION: An international conspiracy brimming with danger.
• GREEN EYES OF BAST: A gripping Egyptian mystery.
• GREY FACE: A dark, atmospheric thriller.
• INSIDIOUS FU MANCHU: The introduction to the world’s most insidious criminal mastermind.
• TALES OF CHINATOWN and TALES OF SECRET EGYPT: Short story collections packed with intrigue.
• YELLOW CLAW and YELLOW SHADOWS: More tales of sinister plots and exotic suspense.

And so much more! Dive into the Sax Rohmer collection and experience the stories that have thrilled and inspired readers for generations.