Joen kansa

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Joen kansa

by Edgar Wallace

FI·~6 hours

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In the remote lands of Akasava, a terrifying figure known as the Green Devil stalks the forest‑tangled paths, its towering, emerald form striking fear into every settlement it passes. The humble village of Nkema‑nkema, eking out a living from the river and the smoke‑filled hills, is torn between those who whisper that the creature is a real menace and those who scoff at the stories. As homes are ripped apart and families scattered, the community’s fragile peace begins to crumble under the weight of superstition and desperation.

When the formidable chief Ochorin Bosambo arrives with his entourage, the villagers see a chance for salvation—or a new source of conflict. He is confronted with a wounded elder who claims to have seen the demon’s impossible stature and bizarre limbs, igniting a heated debate over faith, justice, and the true nature of the threat. The stage is set for a clash of cultures and beliefs, as the people of Nkema‑nkema must decide whether to confront the legend head‑on or succumb to its lingering dread.

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Language

fi

Duration

~6 hours (397K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1941.

Credits

Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

Release date

2023-12-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edgar Wallace

Edgar Wallace

1875–1932

A newspaper reporter turned thriller powerhouse, he wrote at astonishing speed and became one of the most widely read British authors of the early 20th century. His stories helped shape modern crime and suspense fiction, with titles like The Four Just Men still remembered today.

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