The Angel of Terror vs The Front: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Fiction

Cover of The Angel of Terror

The Angel of Terror Edgar Wallace · 1923 ★★★★☆ 3.6 204 pages · ≈ 3 h 47 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Front

The Front Patricia Cornwell · 2008 ★★★★☆ 3.5 192 pages · ≈ 3 h 33 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.6 vs 3.5 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Front is the easier read (Moderate), The Angel of Terror more demanding (Challenging).

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