Fantômas
About this book
“One episode simply melts away as the next takes over” (The New York Times) in this deliciously sinister turn-of-the-century tale of a French evil genius run rampant. Three appalling crimes leave all of Paris aghast: the Marquise de Langruen is hacked to death, the Princess Sonia is robbed, and Lord Beltham is found dead, stuffed into a trunk. Inspector Juve knows that all the clues point to one suspect: the master of disguise, Fantomas. Juve cleverly pursues him in speeding trains, down dark alleys, through glittering Parisian salons, obsessed with bringing the demon mastermind to justice. As thrilling to read now as it was when first published in 1915, Fantomas “is not a puzzle but an intoxicant” (The Village Voice).
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 2119 readers · 320 pages · ≈ 5 h 56 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Fantômas?
About ≈ 5 h 56 m — 320 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Fantômas?
320 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Fantômas?
It sits on the Thriller, Mystery, Fiction shelves.
Has Fantômas been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Fantômas (1964).
Is Fantômas in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote Fantômas?
Pierre Souvestre (1874–1914).
Where can I read Fantômas online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library