The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu

"The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu" by Sax Rohmer, is an early 20th-century crime story about a dangerous criminal from the East and a brave detective trying to stop him. The story starts when Dr. Petrie, a regular doctor, gets a surprise visit from his friend Nayland Smith. Smith, who has just come back from Burma, shares some important news about the villainous Dr. Fu-Manchu, who threatens the British Empire. Smith tells Petrie that Sir Crichton Davey was murdered in what appears to be one of Fu-Manchu's sinister plans. Now, Petrie and Smith must face this mystery together and chase after an enemy who feels like more than just a man, as they try to solve the reasons behind these strange events.