The Yellow Claw (1915) by Sax Rohmer is a gripping mystery novel set in London's shadowy Limehouse district. When a young woman is found dead in a Chinese gambling den, Scotland Yard launches an investigation into a vast criminal network controlling opium smuggling and murder. Behind the crimes looms the elusive figure of Mr. King, linked to the mysterious "Yellow Claw," whose deadly, talon-like hand strikes terror. Inspector Gaston Max of the Paris Sûreté races to unmask the mastermind before more lives are lost. Blending exotic atmosphere, detective intrigue, and suspense, Rohmer delivers a thrilling tale of crime and pursuit.
