The Vanished Messenger Author:E. Phillips Oppenheim E Phillips Oppenheim was a British writer known for his thriller novels. He is credited with writing over 100 novels including suspense, international intrigue, romance, parables, and comedies. His protagonists are known for their love of luxury, gourmet meals, and their enjoyment of criminal activities. The Vanished Messenger was published i... more »n 1914. It is a war story full of action, adventure and intrigue. A group of American financiers are trying to prevent war with England. The predictions Oppenheim makes concerning Europe's future are very accurate.« less