Roads to Murder
by Colin Heston (Author), A. E. W. Mason (Author) Format: Paperback
Before there was Poirot... there was Inspector Hanaud.
A master of both adventure and detective fiction, A. E. W. Mason created stories that have captivated readers for more than a century. Roads to Murder brings together two of his finest novels—one a sweeping tale of imperial adventure across the mountains of Afghanistan, the other a brilliantly constructed murder mystery featuring the legendary Inspector Hanaud.
In The Broken Road, political intrigue, dangerous frontiers, romance, and betrayal collide as lives are transformed by conflict on the turbulent borders of British India. Rich in atmosphere and suspense, the novel explores loyalty, honour, and sacrifice against one of the most dramatic landscapes in classic fiction.
In The House of the Arrow, Mason introduces readers to one of detective fiction's greatest investigators. When a wealthy widow dies under mysterious circumstances in rural France, Inspector Hanaud uncovers a web of deception, greed, and carefully concealed murder. Every clue matters. Every suspect has secrets. Every revelation leads closer to an unforgettable solution.
Together these two classics demonstrate Mason's remarkable versatility. One carries readers across mountains, deserts, and international intrigue; the other into the elegant but deadly world of Golden Age crime fiction. Both display the author's exceptional gift for memorable characters, intricate plotting, and sustained suspense.
This new edition includes an informative Preface by Colin Heston, placing both novels in their historical context while examining Mason's lasting influence on modern thriller and detective fiction.
Whether you enjoy classic mysteries, vintage thrillers, or timeless adventure stories, Roads to Murder offers two unforgettable journeys from one of Britain's greatest storytellers.
This edition features:
Two complete classic novels by A. E. W. Mason
A new scholarly Preface by Colin Heston
Carefully prepared modern text
An ideal volume for readers of Golden Age detective fiction, classic adventure, and literary crime novels
Read-Me.Org Inc. New York-Philadelphia-Australia. 2026. 384p.